What Languages Do They Speak In Mauritius?

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Mauritius Languages: Quick FactsMauritius flag

Languages

2

Mauritian Creole, French

Population

1,266,000

Cost of living

NaN

Index: N/A

Safety / crime index

Nan

Crime Index: N/A

Language Spoken in Mauritius Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
French
4.1%51,906

Do They Speak English in Mauritius?

English proficiency

Nan

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In short

English usage varies across Mauritius. In major cities and tourist-facing areas, you may find English speakers, but knowing some Mauritian Creole is still recommended.

FAQ

Mauritius Language FAQ

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

  • People in Mauritius speak Mauritian Creole, French.

    French is the most widely spoken language.

  • French is spoken by about 4.1% of the population in Mauritius.

    That corresponds to roughly 51,906 people.

  • English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in Mauritius.

What languages do they speak in Mauritius?

People in Mauritius speak Mauritian Creole, French.

French is the most widely spoken language.

How widely spoken is French in Mauritius?

French is spoken by about 4.1% of the population in Mauritius.

That corresponds to roughly 51,906 people.

Can you get by with English in Mauritius?

English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in Mauritius.

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