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What Language Do They Speak in Liechtenstein?
The official languages of Liechtenstein are German and Swiss German. In total about 3 living languages are spoken there, the most common being German (100%), Swiss German (85%) and Walser (3%).
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Endangered languages
Official languages of Liechtenstein
Most spoken languages in Liechtenstein
German Official
100%Swiss German De facto official
85%Walser
3%Share of the population who speak the language (first or second language).
Languages commonly listed for Liechtenstein
Languages of neighbouring countries
All languages of Liechtenstein (3)
| Language | Speakers here | Family | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| German | 40,272 · 100% | Indo-European | Official |
| Swiss German | 34,231 · 85% | Indo-European | De facto official |
| Walser | 1,288 · 3% | Indo-European | Threatened |
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Frequently asked questions
What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?
The official languages of Liechtenstein are German and Swiss German. In total about 3 living languages are spoken there, the most common being German (100%), Swiss German (85%) and Walser (3%).
What is the official language of Liechtenstein?
German and Swiss German.
Is English spoken in Liechtenstein?
English is not widely spoken in Liechtenstein — learn a few words of German before you go.
How many languages are spoken in Liechtenstein?
About 3 living languages — #177 in the world for linguistic diversity. 2 of them are endangered.
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).