However, Zambia has over 70 different languages spoken, with the most common being:
* Bemba: The most widely spoken language in Zambia, spoken by about 40% of the population.
* Nyanja: Second most spoken language, spoken by around 25% of the population.
* Lozi: Spoken by around 10% of the population.
* Tonga: Spoken by around 8% of the population.
* Chewa: Spoken by around 4% of the population.
* Lunda: Spoken by around 3% of the population.
While English is used in government, education, and business, many Zambians speak their local languages in daily life.