What Languages Do They Speak In Kosovo?
Explore the languages spoken in Kosovo on an interactive map.
Kosovo Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
3
Albanian, Serbian, Turkish
Population
1,873,000
Cost of living
~ $965
Index: 19.3
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 40.2
Language Spoken in Kosovo Percentage
| Language | Percentage | Population |
|---|---|---|
AlbanianOfficial | 94.5% | 1,769,985 |
SerbianOfficial | 1.6% | 29,968 |
Turkish | 1.1% | 20,603 |
Do They Speak English in Kosovo?
English proficiency
No EF ranking is stored for this country in the current dataset.
In short
English usage varies across Kosovo. In major cities and tourist-facing areas, you may find English speakers, but knowing some Albanian is still recommended.
FAQ
Kosovo Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Kosovo.
People in Kosovo speak Albanian, Serbian, Turkish.
Albanian is the most widely spoken language.
Albanian is spoken by about 94.5% of the population in Kosovo.
That corresponds to roughly 1,769,985 people.
English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in Kosovo.
- What languages do they speak in Kosovo?
People in Kosovo speak Albanian, Serbian, Turkish.
Albanian is the most widely spoken language.
- How widely spoken is Albanian in Kosovo?
Albanian is spoken by about 94.5% of the population in Kosovo.
That corresponds to roughly 1,769,985 people.
- Can you get by with English in Kosovo?
English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in Kosovo.
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