Languages · Oceania
What Language Do They Speak in the Marshall Islands?
The official languages of the Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In total about 2 living languages are spoken there, the most common being English (93%) and Marshallese (73%).
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Official languages
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Living languages · #204
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Regional official languages
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Endangered languages
Official languages of Marshall Islands
Most spoken languages in Marshall Islands
English Official
93%Marshallese Official
73%Share of the population who speak the language (first or second language).
Languages commonly listed for Marshall Islands
All languages of Marshall Islands (2)
| Language | Speakers here | Family | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 76,270 · 93% | Indo-European | Official |
| Marshallese | 59,868 · 73% | Austronesian | Official |
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Frequently asked questions
What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?
The official languages of the Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In total about 2 living languages are spoken there, the most common being English (93%) and Marshallese (73%).
What is the official language of Marshall Islands?
English and Marshallese.
Is English spoken in Marshall Islands?
Yes — English is official in Marshall Islands, spoken by about 93% of people.
How many languages are spoken in Marshall Islands?
About 2 living languages — #204 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).