Official languages
Spanish-speaking countries
| Country Capital | Capital | Continent | Population Continent | Official languages | |
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Argentina Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires | America | 45,696,159America | Espagnol |
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Bolivia Sucre | Sucre | America | 12,413,315America | Espagnol |
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Chile Santiago | Santiago | America | 19,764,771America | Espagnol |
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Colombia Bogota | Bogota | America | 52,886,363America | Espagnol |
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Costa Rica San José | San José | America | 5,129,910America | Espagnol |
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Cuba Havana | Havana | America | 10,979,783America | Espagnol |
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Dominican Republic Santo Domingo | Santo Domingo | America | 11,427,557America | Espagnol |
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Ecuador Quito | Quito | America | 18,135,478America | Espagnol, Kichwa, Shuar |
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El Salvador San Salvador | San Salvador | America | 6,338,193America | Espagnol |
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Equatorial Guinea Malabo | Malabo | Africa | 1,892,516Africa | Espagnol, Français, Portugais |
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Guatemala Guatemala City | Guatemala City | America | 18,406,359America | Espagnol |
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Honduras Tegucigalpa | Tegucigalpa | America | 10,825,703America | Espagnol |
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Mexico Mexico City | Mexico City | America | 130,861,007America | Espagnol |
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Nicaragua Managua | Managua | America | 6,916,140America | Espagnol |
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Panama Panama City | Panama City | America | 4,515,577America | Espagnol |
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Paraguay Asunción | Asunción | America | 6,929,153America | Guarani, Espagnol |
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Peru Lima | Lima | America | 34,217,848America | Espagnol, Quecha, Aymara |
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Spain Madrid | Madrid | Europe | 48,807,137Europe | Espagnol |
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Uruguay Montevideo | Montevideo | America | 3,386,588America | Espagnol |
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Venezuela Caracas | Caracas | America | 28,405,543America | 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.