Venda Speaking Countries (2026)

Venda is spoken in 2 countries across 1 region (Africa). The combined population of all Venda-speaking countries is approximately 81 million people, covering a total land area of 1,611,794 km².

South Africa is the largest Venda-speaking country by population, home to 79.4% of the total Venda-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 1,221,037 km².

The second most populous Venda-speaking country is Zimbabwe with 16,634,373 people (20.6% of total). The average population density across all Venda-speaking countries is 50 people per km². These countries use 2 different currencies, including South African rand, Zimbabwean dollar.

Countries

2

Total Population

81M

Most Populous

South Africa

Largest by Area

South Africa

Population Share by Country

Proportion of total Venda-speaking population per country

Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa79.4% · 64,007,187
Flag of ZimbabweZimbabwe20.6% · 16,634,373

All Venda-Speaking Countries

#CountryPopulation
1Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa64,007,187
2Flag of ZimbabweZimbabwe16,634,373

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries speak Venda?

Venda is an official or recognized language in 2 countries across 1 region (Africa).

What is the most populous Venda-speaking country?

South Africa is the most populous Venda-speaking country with a population of 64,007,187, accounting for 79.4% of all Venda-speaking people.

What is the total population of Venda-speaking countries?

The combined population of all 2 Venda-speaking countries is approximately 81 million, covering a total land area of 1,611,794 km².

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Currencies used in Venda-speaking countries.

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