In addition to Somali, Arabic, which is also an Afro-Asiatic tongue, is an official language in Somalia, although as a non-indigenous language, it is considered exoglossic. SIL estimates the total number of speakers, regardless of proficiency, at just over two million.
In addition to Somali and Arabic, which belong to the Afro-Asiatic family, another official language in Somalia is considered exoglossic. According to SIL estimates, this language has a total number of speakers exceeding two million, regardless of their proficiency level.