What Languages Do They Speak In Azerbaijan?

Explore the languages spoken in Azerbaijan on an interactive map.

Azerbaijan Languages: Quick FactsAzerbaijan flag

Languages

1

Azerbaijani

Population

10,140,000

Cost of living

~ $1000

Index: 20

Safety / crime index

High

Crime Index: 31.7

Language Spoken in Azerbaijan Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
Azerbaijani
96.1%9,744,540

Do They Speak English in Azerbaijan?

English proficiency

Very Low

Ranked #92 on the EF English Proficiency Index.

In short

English is unlikely to be reliable across much of Azerbaijan outside tourist-focused contexts. Knowing some Azerbaijani is highly recommended for smoother day-to-day interactions.

FAQ

Azerbaijan Language FAQ

Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Azerbaijan.

  • Azerbaijani is the main language spoken in Azerbaijan.

  • Azerbaijani is spoken by about 96.1% of the population in Azerbaijan.

    That corresponds to roughly 9,744,540 people.

  • Not reliably. Outside a few international or tourist settings, you should expect to need some Azerbaijani.

What languages do they speak in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijani is the main language spoken in Azerbaijan.

How widely spoken is Azerbaijani in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijani is spoken by about 96.1% of the population in Azerbaijan.

That corresponds to roughly 9,744,540 people.

Can you get by with English in Azerbaijan?

Not reliably. Outside a few international or tourist settings, you should expect to need some Azerbaijani.

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