What Languages Do They Speak In Cyprus?

Explore the languages spoken in Cyprus on an interactive map.

Cyprus Languages: Quick FactsCyprus flag

Languages

2

Greek, Turkish

Population

1,244,000

Cost of living

~ $2220

Index: 44.4

Safety / crime index

High

Crime Index: 32.6

Language Spoken in Cyprus Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
GreekOfficial
80.9%1,006,396
TurkishOfficial
0.2%2,488

Do They Speak English in Cyprus?

English proficiency

Nan

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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