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Flag of Antigua and BarbudaWhat Language Do They Speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language of Antigua and Barbuda is English. In total about 3 living languages are spoken there, the most common being Antigua and Barbuda Creole English (146%), English (86%) and Portuguese (2%).

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Official languages of Antigua and Barbuda

Official

English

86% of the population · Indo-European

Most spoken languages in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda Creole English
146%
English Official
86%
Share of the population who speak the language (first or second language).

Languages commonly listed for Antigua and Barbuda

Creole EnglishEnglish

All languages of Antigua and Barbuda (3)

LanguageSpeakers hereFamilyStatus
Antigua and Barbuda Creole English150,000 · 146%Indo-EuropeanSafe
English88,265 · 86%Indo-EuropeanOfficial
Portuguese1,642 · 2%Indo-EuropeanSafe

Frequently asked questions

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language of Antigua and Barbuda is English. In total about 3 living languages are spoken there, the most common being Antigua and Barbuda Creole English (146%), English (86%) and Portuguese (2%).

What is the official language of Antigua and Barbuda?

English.

Is English spoken in Antigua and Barbuda?

Yes — English is official in Antigua and Barbuda, spoken by about 86% of people.

How many languages are spoken in Antigua and Barbuda?

About 3 living languages — #172 in the world for linguistic diversity.

Data: Languages of the World dataset (MIT) — ISO 639-3, Glottolog (CC BY 4.0), Unicode CLDR, Google LinguaMeta (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata; country lists: samayo/country-json (MIT).