What Languages Do They Speak In Afghanistan?
Explore the languages spoken in Afghanistan on an interactive map.
Afghanistan Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
2
Dari, Pashto
Population
40,100,000
Cost of living
NaN
Index: N/A
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 78.4
Language Spoken in Afghanistan Percentage
| Language | Percentage | Population |
|---|---|---|
DariOfficial | 77% | 30,877,000 |
PashtoOfficial | 48% | 19,248,000 |
Do They Speak English in Afghanistan?
English proficiency
Ranked #87 on the EF English Proficiency Index.
In short
You may get by with English in airports, hotels, and larger cities in Afghanistan, but it becomes less reliable outside those areas. Knowing some Dari is strongly recommended.
FAQ
Afghanistan Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Afghanistan.
People in Afghanistan speak Dari, Pashto.
Dari is the most widely spoken language.
Dari is spoken by about 77% of the population in Afghanistan.
That corresponds to roughly 30,877,000 people.
Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Dari.
- What languages do they speak in Afghanistan?
People in Afghanistan speak Dari, Pashto.
Dari is the most widely spoken language.
- How widely spoken is Dari in Afghanistan?
Dari is spoken by about 77% of the population in Afghanistan.
That corresponds to roughly 30,877,000 people.
- Can you get by with English in Afghanistan?
Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Dari.
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