Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo
Population: Approximately 10 million speakers (2023).
Number of people who speak Lingala worldwide: Approximately 10 million. Primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo, with some speakers in neighboring countries.
Where Lingala is also spoken outside the Congo: Small diaspora communities in Belgium and France.
Reached vs Unreached: 45% Reached, 55% Unreached.
How many people have a smartphone with internet access in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Approximately 20% to 30% of the population.
