Languages · Oceania
What Language Do They Speak in Tonga?
The official languages of Tonga are Tonga (Tonga Islands) and English. In total about 3 living languages are spoken there, the most common being Tonga (Tonga Islands) (95%), English (28%) and Niuafo'ou (1%).
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Official languages of Tonga
Most spoken languages in Tonga
Tonga (Tonga Islands) Official
95%English Official
28%Niuafo'ou
0.66%Share of the population who speak the language (first or second language).
Languages commonly listed for Tonga
EnglishTongan
All languages of Tonga (3)
| Language | Speakers here | Family | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonga (Tonga Islands) | 99,644 · 95% | Austronesian | Official |
| English | 29,368 · 28% | Indo-European | Official |
| Niuafo'ou | 690 · 0.66% | Austronesian | Threatened |
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Frequently asked questions
What language do they speak in Tonga?
The official languages of Tonga are Tonga (Tonga Islands) and English. In total about 3 living languages are spoken there, the most common being Tonga (Tonga Islands) (95%), English (28%) and Niuafo'ou (1%).
What is the official language of Tonga?
Tonga (Tonga Islands) and English.
Is English spoken in Tonga?
Yes — English is official in Tonga, spoken by about 28% of people.
How many languages are spoken in Tonga?
About 3 living languages — #183 in the world for linguistic diversity. 1 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).