What Languages Do They Speak In Czechia?

Explore the languages spoken in Czechia on an interactive map.

Czechia Languages: Quick FactsCzechia flag

Languages

2

Czech, Slovak

Population

10,510,000

Cost of living

NaN

Index: N/A

Safety / crime index

Nan

Crime Index: N/A

Language Spoken in Czechia Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
CzechOfficial
88.4%9,290,840
Slovak
1.5%157,650

Do They Speak English in Czechia?

English proficiency

High

Ranked #23 on the EF English Proficiency Index.

In short

In major cities and tourist hubs across Czechia, English is commonly understood and usually enough for travel and business basics. In more local settings, some Czech is recommended.

FAQ

Czechia Language FAQ

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

  • People in Czechia speak Czech, Slovak.

    Czech is the most widely spoken language.

  • Czech is spoken by about 88.4% of the population in Czechia.

    That corresponds to roughly 9,290,840 people.

  • Usually yes in cities, offices, hotels, and tourism-heavy areas. For more local situations, some Czech will make things easier.

What languages do they speak in Czechia?

People in Czechia speak Czech, Slovak.

Czech is the most widely spoken language.

How widely spoken is Czech in Czechia?

Czech is spoken by about 88.4% of the population in Czechia.

That corresponds to roughly 9,290,840 people.

Can you get by with English in Czechia?

Usually yes in cities, offices, hotels, and tourism-heavy areas. For more local situations, some Czech will make things easier.

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