What Languages Do They Speak In Hungary?

Explore the languages spoken in Hungary on an interactive map.

Hungary Languages: Quick FactsHungary flag

Languages

1

Hungarian

Population

9,710,000

Cost of living

~ $1560

Index: 31.2

Safety / crime index

High

Crime Index: 33.8

Language Spoken in Hungary Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
HungarianOfficial
98.8%9,593,480

Do They Speak English in Hungary?

English proficiency

High

Ranked #18 on the EF English Proficiency Index.

In short

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

FAQ

Hungary Language FAQ

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

  • Hungarian is the main language spoken in Hungary.

  • Hungarian is spoken by about 98.8% of the population in Hungary.

    That corresponds to roughly 9,593,480 people.

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

What languages do they speak in Hungary?

Hungarian is the main language spoken in Hungary.

How widely spoken is Hungarian in Hungary?

Hungarian is spoken by about 98.8% of the population in Hungary.

That corresponds to roughly 9,593,480 people.

Can you get by with English in Hungary?

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

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