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Burundi traditionally had two official languages: Kirundi and French. English became the third official language of the country in 2014. Of these, only Kirundi is spoken by the vast majority of the population.
In Burundi, three languages have official recognition since 2014. These are French, English, and the indigenous language of Kirundi. However, despite French and English being the official languages of the country, there are only a few speakers of these languages living in Burundi.
Burundi’s official languages are Rundi (Kirundi), a Bantu language that is the standard medium of communication throughout the country, and French. Swahili, the language of trade, is widely spoken in Bujumbura, as is French.
Kirundi, also known as Rundi, is a Bantu language and the national language of Burundi. It is a dialect of Rwanda-Rundi dialect continuum that is also spoken in Rwanda and adjacent parts of Tanzania (in regions close to Kigoma), the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, as well as in Kenya.
The official languages of Burundi are Kirundi, French, and English. English was made an official language in 2014. [ 20 ] Virtually the entire population speaks Kirundi, and just under 10% speak French.
Kirundi is one of the official languages of Burundi, along with French, and is the spoken mainly by the Hutu people, but also by the Tutsi, Twa and Hima people. It is taught in schools, and used in the media and literature. About 55% of Kirundi speakers are literate in their language.
The country’s linguistic landscape reflects its cultural diversity and historical influences, with three official languages: Kirundi, French, and English. These languages play a critical role in shaping Burundi’s national identity, governance, education, and international relations.