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What Language Do They Speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages of Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In total about 109 living languages are spoken there, the most common being Bislama (90%), English (83%) and French (31%).
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Living languages · #19
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Endangered languages
Most spoken languages in Vanuatu
All languages of Vanuatu (109)
| Language | Speakers here | Family | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bislama | 286,206 · 90% | Indo-European | Official |
| English | 263,945 · 83% | Indo-European | Official |
| French | 98,582 · 31% | Indo-European | Official |
| Lenakel | 12,000 · 4% | Austronesian | Safe |
| North Efate | 9,500 · 3% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Uripiv-Wala-Rano-Atchin | 9,000 · 3% | Austronesian | Safe |
| West Ambae | 8,700 · 3% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Apma | 7,800 · 2% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Whitesands | 7,500 · 2% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Hano | 6,500 · 2% | Austronesian | Safe |
| South Efate | 6,000 · 2% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Paama | 6,000 · 2% | Austronesian | Safe |
| North Ambrym | 5,300 · 2% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| East Ambae | 5,000 · 2% | Austronesian | Safe |
| North Tanna | 5,000 · 2% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Southwest Tanna | 4,500 · 1% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Malo | 4,000 · 1% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Sakao | 4,000 · 1% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Namakura | 3,800 · 1% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Southeast Ambrym | 3,700 · 1% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Mele-Fila | 3,500 · 1% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Kwamera | 3,500 · 1% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Big Nambas | 3,400 · 1% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Sa | 2,500 · 0.79% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Lewo | 2,200 · 0.69% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Motlav | 2,100 · 0.66% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Vurës | 2,000 · 0.63% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Sie | 1,900 · 0.6% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Vao | 1,900 · 0.6% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Futuna-Aniwa | 1,500 · 0.47% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Central Maewo | 1,400 · 0.44% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Port Vato | 1,300 · 0.41% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Lonwolwol | 1,200 · 0.38% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Port Sandwich | 1,200 · 0.38% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Maskelynes | 1,100 · 0.35% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Merlav | 1,100 · 0.35% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Labo | 1,100 · 0.35% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Daakaka | 1,000 · 0.31% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Mae | 1,000 · 0.31% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Merei | 1,000 · 0.31% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Aneityum | 900 · 0.28% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Tolomako | 900 · 0.28% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Burmbar | 900 · 0.28% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Lamenu | 850 · 0.27% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Bierebo | 800 · 0.25% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Lakon | 800 · 0.25% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Tiale | 800 · 0.25% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Letemboi | 800 · 0.25% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Repanbitip | 800 · 0.25% | — | — |
| Tangoa | 800 · 0.25% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Axamb | 750 · 0.24% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Aulua | 750 · 0.24% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Mota | 750 · 0.24% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Nume | 700 · 0.22% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Katbol | 700 · 0.22% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Larevat | 680 · 0.21% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Akei | 650 · 0.2% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Malfaxal | 600 · 0.19% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| South West Bay | 600 · 0.19% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Lo-Toga | 580 · 0.18% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Lingarak | 560 · 0.18% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Butmas-Tur | 520 · 0.16% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Navut | 520 · 0.16% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Unua | 520 · 0.16% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Malua Bay | 500 · 0.16% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Marino | 500 · 0.16% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Tutuba | 500 · 0.16% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Vera'a | 500 · 0.16% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Eton (Vanuatu) | 500 · 0.16% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Morouas | 500 · 0.16% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Vinmavis | 500 · 0.16% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Wailapa | 500 · 0.16% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Fortsenal | 450 · 0.14% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Shark Bay | 450 · 0.14% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Mpotovoro | 430 · 0.14% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Lelepa | 400 · 0.13% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Emae | 400 · 0.13% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Narango | 400 · 0.13% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Vunapu | 380 · 0.12% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Rerep | 380 · 0.12% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Baki | 350 · 0.11% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Seke (Vanuatu) | 300 · 0.09% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Valpei | 300 · 0.09% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Wusi | 300 · 0.09% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Wetamut | 300 · 0.09% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Amblong | 300 · 0.09% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Hiw | 280 · 0.09% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Koro (Vanuatu) | 250 · 0.08% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Nokuku | 250 · 0.08% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Piamatsina | 250 · 0.08% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Lehalurup | 240 · 0.08% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Lehali | 200 · 0.06% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Maii | 180 · 0.06% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Tasmate | 150 · 0.05% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Polonombauk | 120 · 0.04% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Fanbak | 95 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Moribund |
| Roria | 75 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Moribund |
| Bieria | 70 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Moribund |
| Dixon Reef | 50 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Moribund |
| Tambotalo | 50 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Moribund |
| Mafea | 34 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Nearly extinct |
| Litzlitz | 15 · 0% | Austronesian | Nearly extinct |
| Maragus | 15 · 0% | Austronesian | Nearly extinct |
| Araki | 8 · 0% | Austronesian | Nearly extinct |
| Ura (Vanuatu) | 6 · 0% | Austronesian | Nearly extinct |
| Nasarian | 5 · 0% | Austronesian | Nearly extinct |
| Olrat | 3 · 0% | — | — |
| Lemerig | 2 · 0% | Austronesian | Nearly extinct |
| Baetora | — | Austronesian | Safe |
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Frequently asked questions
What language do they speak in Vanuatu?
The official languages of Vanuatu are Bislama, English and French. In total about 109 living languages are spoken there, the most common being Bislama (90%), English (83%) and French (31%).
What is the official language of Vanuatu?
Bislama, English and French.
Is English spoken in Vanuatu?
Yes — English is official in Vanuatu, spoken by about 83% of people.
How many languages are spoken in Vanuatu?
About 109 living languages — #19 in the world for linguistic diversity. 21 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).