| Language | Population | Bloc | Family | Cluster | Band | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● Shi | 1,178,740 | Niger-Congo | Bantoid | Shi-Havu | ||
| ● Havu | 690,000 | Niger-Congo | Bantoid | Shi-Havu | ||
| ● Hunde | 500,000 | Niger-Congo | Bantoid | Shi-Havu | ||
| ● Fuliiru | 407,000 | Niger-Congo | Bantoid | Shi-Havu | ||
| ● Tembo | 243,000 | Niger-Congo | Bantoid | Shi-Havu | ||
| ● Joba | 24,390 | Niger-Congo | Bantoid | Shi-Havu | ||
| ● Nyindu | 11,400 | Niger-Congo | Bantoid | Shi-Havu | ||
| ● Kabwari | 11,300 | Niger-Congo | Bantoid | Shi-Havu |