| Country | Speakers | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | 3, 630, 000 | . Population total all countries: 3, 823, 600. South Oromo region. Also in Kenya, Somalia. Alternate names: Afan Oromo, “Galla” , “Galligna” , “Gallinya” , Southern Oromo. Dialects: Borana (Boran, Borena), Arsi (Arussi, Arusi), Guji (Gujji, Jemjem), Kereyu, Salale (Selale), Gabra (Gabbra, Gebra). Harari [har] is closely related. Classification: Afro-Asiatic, Cushitic, East, Oromo |
| Somalia | 41600 |