Official languages
Spanish-speaking countries
| Country | Capital | Continent | Population | Official languages | |
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Argentina | Buenos Aires | America | 45 696 159 | Espagnol |
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Bolivia | Sucre | America | 12 413 315 | Espagnol |
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Chile | Santiago | America | 19 764 771 | Espagnol |
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Colombia | Bogota | America | 52 886 363 | Espagnol |
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Costa Rica | San José | America | 5 129 910 | Espagnol |
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Cuba | Havana | America | 10 979 783 | Espagnol |
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Dominican Republic | Santo Domingo | America | 11 427 557 | Espagnol |
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Ecuador | Quito | America | 18 135 478 | Espagnol, Kichwa, Shuar |
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El Salvador | San Salvador | America | 6 338 193 | Espagnol |
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Equatorial Guinea | Malabo | Africa | 1 892 516 | Espagnol, Français, Portugais |
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Guatemala | Guatemala City | America | 18 406 359 | Espagnol |
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Honduras | Tegucigalpa | America | 10 825 703 | Espagnol |
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Mexico | Mexico City | America | 130 861 007 | Espagnol |
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Nicaragua | Managua | America | 6 916 140 | Espagnol |
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Panama | Panama City | America | 4 515 577 | Espagnol |
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Paraguay | Asunción | America | 6 929 153 | Guarani, Espagnol |
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Peru | Lima | America | 34 217 848 | Espagnol, Quecha, Aymara |
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Spain | Madrid | Europe | 48 807 137 | Espagnol |
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Uruguay | Montevideo | America | 3 386 588 | Espagnol |
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Venezuela | Caracas | America | 28 405 543 | Espagnol |
Frequently asked questions
How many Spanish-speaking countries are there in the world?
There are 20 countries where Spanish is an official language, almost all in Latin America plus Spain and Equatorial Guinea. With over 500 million native speakers, it is the world's 2nd most spoken native language.
What is the largest Spanish-speaking country by population?
Mexico is the most populous Spanish-speaking country with over 128 million inhabitants, followed by Colombia (~52 million) and Spain (~47 million). The US has ~62 million Spanish speakers without it being official.
Which African countries speak Spanish?
Equatorial Guinea is the only African country where Spanish is an official language (alongside French and Portuguese). Morocco and the former Spanish Sahara also have a significant historical Hispanic presence.
Is Spanish difficult to learn for English speakers?
Spanish is considered one of the easiest languages for English speakers, sharing many Latin-root words. The US Foreign Service Institute places it in Category I (easiest tier), requiring about 600-750 hours to reach professional proficiency.