What Languages Do They Speak In Bolivia?
Explore the languages spoken in Bolivia on an interactive map.
Bolivia Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
4
Spanish, Quechua, Guarani, Aymara
Population
12,080,000
Cost of living
~ $1000
Index: 20
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 62
Language Spoken in Bolivia Percentage
| Language | Percentage | Population |
|---|---|---|
SpanishOfficial | 68.1% | 8,226,480 |
QuechuaOfficial | 17.2% | 2,077,760 |
AymaraOfficial | 10.5% | 1,268,400 |
GuaraniOfficial | 0.6% | 72,480 |
Do They Speak English in Bolivia?
English proficiency
Ranked #44 on the EF English Proficiency Index.
In short
In major cities and tourist-facing businesses across Bolivia, English is common enough to help you get by. In smaller towns and more local situations, knowing some Spanish is recommended.
FAQ
Bolivia Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Bolivia.
People in Bolivia speak Spanish, Quechua, Guarani, Aymara.
Spanish is the most widely spoken language.
Spanish is spoken by about 68.1% of the population in Bolivia.
That corresponds to roughly 8,226,480 people.
Often yes in major cities and common travel situations, but not everywhere. If you plan to spend time outside the main urban areas, some Spanish is helpful.
- What languages do they speak in Bolivia?
People in Bolivia speak Spanish, Quechua, Guarani, Aymara.
Spanish is the most widely spoken language.
- How widely spoken is Spanish in Bolivia?
Spanish is spoken by about 68.1% of the population in Bolivia.
That corresponds to roughly 8,226,480 people.
- Can you get by with English in Bolivia?
Often yes in major cities and common travel situations, but not everywhere. If you plan to spend time outside the main urban areas, some Spanish is helpful.
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