What Languages Do They Speak In Indonesia?
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Indonesia Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
3
Indonesian, Malay, Javanese
Population
273,800,000
Cost of living
~ $1025
Index: 20.5
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 45.9
Do They Speak English in Indonesia?
English proficiency
Ranked #81 on the EF English Proficiency Index.
In short
You may get by with English in airports, hotels, and larger cities in Indonesia, but it becomes less reliable outside those areas. Knowing some Indonesian is strongly recommended.
FAQ
Indonesia Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Indonesia.
People in Indonesia speak Indonesian, Malay, Javanese.
The main languages spoken in Indonesia are Indonesian, Malay, Javanese.
Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Indonesian.
- What languages do they speak in Indonesia?
People in Indonesia speak Indonesian, Malay, Javanese.
- What is the main language in Indonesia?
The main languages spoken in Indonesia are Indonesian, Malay, Javanese.
- Can you get by with English in Indonesia?
Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Indonesian.
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