Afrikaans Speaking Countries (2026)
Afrikaans is spoken in 2 countries across 1 region (Africa). The combined population of all Afrikaans-speaking countries is approximately 66 million people, covering a total land area of 2,046,652 km².
South Africa is the largest Afrikaans-speaking country by population, home to 95.4% of the total Afrikaans-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 1,221,037 km².
The second most populous Afrikaans-speaking country is Namibia with 3,022,401 people (4.6% of total). The average population density across all Afrikaans-speaking countries is 32 people per km². These countries use 2 different currencies, including South African rand, Namibian dollar.
Countries
2
Total Population
66M
Most Populous
South Africa
Largest by Area
South Africa
Population Share by Country
Proportion of total Afrikaans-speaking population per country
South Africa95.4% · 63,100,945
Namibia4.6% · 3,022,401All Afrikaans-Speaking Countries
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 63,100,945 |
| 2 | Namibia | 3,022,401 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Afrikaans?
Afrikaans is an official or recognized language in 2 countries across 1 region (Africa).
What is the most populous Afrikaans-speaking country?
South Africa is the most populous Afrikaans-speaking country with a population of 63,100,945, accounting for 95.4% of all Afrikaans-speaking people.
What is the total population of Afrikaans-speaking countries?
The combined population of all 2 Afrikaans-speaking countries is approximately 66 million, covering a total land area of 2,046,652 km².
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Afrikaans-speaking countries span 1 region. Explore each region for more population data.
Currencies Used
Currencies used in Afrikaans-speaking countries.