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Language
South Africa
Overview
Language profile, English proficiency, and communication landscape in South Africa. Covers primary languages, global speaker counts, and proficiency indicators.
Key Metrics
Primary Language
Afrikaans
Global Speakers
12
Worldwide native and L2 speakers
English Proficiency
88/100
EF English Proficiency Index
Language Family
Niger-Congo
Language Context
Region
Africa
Subregion
Southern Africa
Data Reliability
70/100
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