What Languages Do They Speak In Malta?

Explore the languages spoken in Malta on an interactive map.

Malta Languages: Quick FactsMalta flag

Languages

2

Maltese, English

Population

518,536

Cost of living

NaN

Index: N/A

Safety / crime index

Nan

Crime Index: N/A

Language Spoken in Malta Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
MalteseOfficial
90.1%467,201
EnglishOfficial
6%31,112

Do They Speak English in Malta?

English proficiency

Native

English is treated as native-level in this dataset.

In short

English is widely usable across Malta. In major cities, business settings, and most day-to-day situations, you can usually rely on English comfortably.

FAQ

Malta Language FAQ

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

  • People in Malta speak Maltese, English.

    Maltese is the most widely spoken language.

  • Maltese is spoken by about 90.1% of the population in Malta.

    That corresponds to roughly 467,201 people.

  • Yes. English works across most of Malta for everyday life, work, and travel.

What languages do they speak in Malta?

People in Malta speak Maltese, English.

Maltese is the most widely spoken language.

How widely spoken is Maltese in Malta?

Maltese is spoken by about 90.1% of the population in Malta.

That corresponds to roughly 467,201 people.

Can you get by with English in Malta?

Yes. English works across most of Malta for everyday life, work, and travel.

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