What Languages Do They Speak In Finland?
Explore the languages spoken in Finland on an interactive map.
Finland Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
2
Finnish, Swedish
Population
5,541,000
Cost of living
~ $2340
Index: 46.8
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 26.5
Language Spoken in Finland Percentage
| Language | Percentage | Population |
|---|---|---|
FinnishOfficial | 85.9% | 4,759,719 |
SwedishOfficial | 5.2% | 288,132 |
Do They Speak English in Finland?
English proficiency
Ranked #8 on the EF English Proficiency Index.
In short
In major cities, business districts, and tourist hubs across Finland, you can usually get by very comfortably in English. Outside those areas, knowing some Finnish still helps.
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FAQ
Finland Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Finland.
People in Finland speak Finnish, Swedish.
Finnish is the most widely spoken language.
Finnish is spoken by about 85.9% of the population in Finland.
That corresponds to roughly 4,759,719 people.
Yes, in most urban and professional settings. Outside the biggest cities, some Finnish can still be useful.
- What languages do they speak in Finland?
People in Finland speak Finnish, Swedish.
Finnish is the most widely spoken language.
- How widely spoken is Finnish in Finland?
Finnish is spoken by about 85.9% of the population in Finland.
That corresponds to roughly 4,759,719 people.
- Can you get by with English in Finland?
Yes, in most urban and professional settings. Outside the biggest cities, some Finnish can still be useful.
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