Largest Language Groups
| Language | Number of speakers (L1) | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Emakhuwa | 4,007,010 | 24.8 |
| Cisena | 1,807,319 | 11.2 |
| Xichangana | 1,799,614 | 11.2 |
| Elomwe | 1,269,527 | 7.9 |
| Cishona | 1,070,471 | 6.6 |
| Xitswa | 763,029 | 4.7 |
| Xironga | 626,174 | 3.9 |
| Portuguese (Mozambican) |
489,915 | 3 |
| Cinyungwe | 446,567 | 2.8 |
| Cicopi | 406,521 | 2.5 |
| Ciyao | 374,426 | 2.3 |
| Shimakonde | 371,111 | 2.3 |
| Ekoti | 102,393 | 0.6 |
| Kimwani | 29,980 | 0.2 |
| Swahili | 21,070 | 0.1 |
| Swazi | 7,742 | 0.05 |
| Zulu | 3,529 | 0.02 |
| Total | 16,135,403 | 100 |
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