Languages · Oceania
What Language Do They Speak in Kiribati?
The official languages of Kiribati are English and Gilbertese. In total about 2 living languages are spoken there, the most common being English (100%) and Gilbertese (60%).
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Official languages
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Living languages · #203
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Regional official languages
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Endangered languages
Official languages of Kiribati
Most spoken languages in Kiribati
English Official
100%Gilbertese Official
60%Share of the population who speak the language (first or second language).
Languages commonly listed for Kiribati
KiribatiTuvalu
All languages of Kiribati (2)
| Language | Speakers here | Family | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 116,545 · 100% | Indo-European | Official |
| Gilbertese | 69,927 · 60% | Austronesian | Official |
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Frequently asked questions
What language do they speak in Kiribati?
The official languages of Kiribati are English and Gilbertese. In total about 2 living languages are spoken there, the most common being English (100%) and Gilbertese (60%).
What is the official language of Kiribati?
English and Gilbertese.
Is English spoken in Kiribati?
Yes — English is official in Kiribati, spoken by about 100% of people.
How many languages are spoken in Kiribati?
About 2 living languages — #203 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).