Southern Sotho Speaking Countries (2026)
Southern Sotho is spoken in 1 countries across 1 region (Africa). The combined population of all Southern Sotho-speaking countries is approximately 63 million people, covering a total land area of 1,221,037 km².
South Africa is the largest Southern Sotho-speaking country by population, home to 100.0% of the total Southern Sotho-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 1,221,037 km².
The average population density across all Southern Sotho-speaking countries is 52 people per km². These countries use 1 different currency, including South African rand.
Countries
1
Total Population
63M
Most Populous
South Africa
Largest by Area
South Africa
Population Share by Country
Proportion of total Southern Sotho-speaking population per country
South Africa100.0% · 63,100,945All Southern Sotho-Speaking Countries
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 63,100,945 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Southern Sotho?
Southern Sotho is an official or recognized language in 1 countries across 1 region (Africa).
What is the most populous Southern Sotho-speaking country?
South Africa is the most populous Southern Sotho-speaking country with a population of 63,100,945, accounting for 100.0% of all Southern Sotho-speaking people.
What is the total population of Southern Sotho-speaking countries?
The combined population of all 1 Southern Sotho-speaking countries is approximately 63 million, covering a total land area of 1,221,037 km².
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Southern Sotho-speaking countries span 1 region. Explore each region for more population data.