What Languages Do They Speak In Belize?

Explore the languages spoken in Belize on an interactive map.

Belize Languages: Quick FactsBelize flag

Languages

3

English, Spanish, Belizean Creole

Population

400,031

Cost of living

~ $1560

Index: 31.2

Safety / crime index

Moderate

Crime Index: 52.3

Language Spoken in Belize Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
English
62.9%251,619
SpanishOfficial
56.6%226,418

Do They Speak English in Belize?

English proficiency

Nan

No EF ranking is stored for this country in the current dataset.

In short

English usage varies across Belize. In major cities and tourist-facing areas, you may find English speakers, but knowing some Spanish is still recommended.

FAQ

Belize Language FAQ

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

  • People in Belize speak English, Spanish, Belizean Creole.

    English is the most widely spoken language.

  • English is spoken by about 62.9% of the population in Belize.

    That corresponds to roughly 251,619 people.

  • English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in Belize.

What languages do they speak in Belize?

People in Belize speak English, Spanish, Belizean Creole.

English is the most widely spoken language.

How widely spoken is English in Belize?

English is spoken by about 62.9% of the population in Belize.

That corresponds to roughly 251,619 people.

Can you get by with English in Belize?

English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in Belize.

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