What Languages Do They Speak In Cyprus?
Explore the languages spoken in Cyprus on an interactive map.
Cyprus Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
2
Greek, Turkish
Population
1,244,000
Cost of living
~ $2220
Index: 44.4
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 32.6
Language Spoken in Cyprus Percentage
| Language | Percentage | Population |
|---|---|---|
GreekOfficial | 80.9% | 1,006,396 |
TurkishOfficial | 0.2% | 2,488 |
Do They Speak English in Cyprus?
English proficiency
No EF ranking is stored for this country in the current dataset.
In short
English usage varies across Cyprus. In major cities and tourist-facing areas, you may find English speakers, but knowing some Greek is still recommended.
FAQ
Cyprus Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Cyprus.
People in Cyprus speak Greek, Turkish.
Greek is the most widely spoken language.
Greek is spoken by about 80.9% of the population in Cyprus.
That corresponds to roughly 1,006,396 people.
English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in Cyprus.
- What languages do they speak in Cyprus?
People in Cyprus speak Greek, Turkish.
Greek is the most widely spoken language.
- How widely spoken is Greek in Cyprus?
Greek is spoken by about 80.9% of the population in Cyprus.
That corresponds to roughly 1,006,396 people.
- Can you get by with English in Cyprus?
English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in Cyprus.
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