What Languages Do They Speak In Madagascar?
Explore the languages spoken in Madagascar on an interactive map.
Madagascar Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
2
Malagasy, French
Population
28,920,000
Cost of living
NaN
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Safety / crime index
Crime Index: N/A
Language Spoken in Madagascar Percentage
| Language | Percentage | Population |
|---|---|---|
MalagasyOfficial | 99.9% | 28,891,080 |
FrenchOfficial | 23.6% | 6,825,120 |
Do They Speak English in Madagascar?
English proficiency
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In short
English usage varies across Madagascar. In major cities and tourist-facing areas, you may find English speakers, but knowing some Malagasy is still recommended.
FAQ
Madagascar Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Madagascar.
People in Madagascar speak Malagasy, French.
Malagasy is the most widely spoken language.
Malagasy is spoken by about 99.9% of the population in Madagascar.
That corresponds to roughly 28,891,080 people.
English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in Madagascar.
- What languages do they speak in Madagascar?
People in Madagascar speak Malagasy, French.
Malagasy is the most widely spoken language.
- How widely spoken is Malagasy in Madagascar?
Malagasy is spoken by about 99.9% of the population in Madagascar.
That corresponds to roughly 28,891,080 people.
- Can you get by with English in Madagascar?
English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in Madagascar.
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