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Flag of Norfolk IslandWhat Language Do They Speak in Norfolk Island?

The official language of Norfolk Island is English. In total about 3 living languages are spoken there, the most common being English (96%), Pitcairn-Norfolk (23%) and Fijian (2%).

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Official languages of Norfolk Island

Official

English

96% of the population · Indo-European

Most spoken languages in Norfolk Island

English Official
96%
Pitcairn-Norfolk
23%
Share of the population who speak the language (first or second language).

Languages commonly listed for Norfolk Island

All languages of Norfolk Island (3)

LanguageSpeakers hereFamilyStatus
English1,678 · 96%Indo-EuropeanOfficial
Pitcairn-Norfolk400 · 23%Indo-EuropeanVulnerable
Fijian31 · 2%AustronesianSafe

Frequently asked questions

What language do they speak in Norfolk Island?

The official language of Norfolk Island is English. In total about 3 living languages are spoken there, the most common being English (96%), Pitcairn-Norfolk (23%) and Fijian (2%).

What is the official language of Norfolk Island?

English.

Is English spoken in Norfolk Island?

Yes — English is official in Norfolk Island, spoken by about 96% of people.

How many languages are spoken in Norfolk Island?

About 3 living languages — #181 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).