What Languages Do They Speak In Lithuania?
Explore the languages spoken in Lithuania on an interactive map.
Lithuania Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
2
Lithuanian, Russian
Population
2,801,000
Cost of living
~ $1715
Index: 34.3
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 33.2
Language Spoken in Lithuania Percentage
| Language | Percentage | Population |
|---|---|---|
LithuanianOfficial | 85.3% | 2,389,253 |
Russian | 6.8% | 190,468 |
Do They Speak English in Lithuania?
English proficiency
Ranked #19 on the EF English Proficiency Index.
In short
In major cities and tourist hubs across Lithuania, English is commonly understood and usually enough for travel and business basics. In more local settings, some Lithuanian is recommended.
FAQ
Lithuania Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Lithuania.
People in Lithuania speak Lithuanian, Russian.
Lithuanian is the most widely spoken language.
Lithuanian is spoken by about 85.3% of the population in Lithuania.
That corresponds to roughly 2,389,253 people.
Usually yes in cities, offices, hotels, and tourism-heavy areas. For more local situations, some Lithuanian will make things easier.
- What languages do they speak in Lithuania?
People in Lithuania speak Lithuanian, Russian.
Lithuanian is the most widely spoken language.
- How widely spoken is Lithuanian in Lithuania?
Lithuanian is spoken by about 85.3% of the population in Lithuania.
That corresponds to roughly 2,389,253 people.
- Can you get by with English in Lithuania?
Usually yes in cities, offices, hotels, and tourism-heavy areas. For more local situations, some Lithuanian will make things easier.
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