What Languages Do They Speak In Nauru?

Explore the languages spoken in Nauru on an interactive map.

Nauru Languages: Quick FactsNauru flag

Languages

2

Nauruan, English

Population

12,511

Cost of living

NaN

Index: N/A

Safety / crime index

Nan

Crime Index: N/A

Language Spoken in Nauru Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
Nauruan
93%11,635
EnglishOfficial
2%250

Do They Speak English in Nauru?

English proficiency

Native

English is treated as native-level in this dataset.

In short

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

FAQ

Nauru Language FAQ

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

  • People in Nauru speak Nauruan, English.

    Nauruan is the most widely spoken language.

  • Nauruan is spoken by about 93% of the population in Nauru.

    That corresponds to roughly 11,635 people.

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

What languages do they speak in Nauru?

People in Nauru speak Nauruan, English.

Nauruan is the most widely spoken language.

How widely spoken is Nauruan in Nauru?

Nauruan is spoken by about 93% of the population in Nauru.

That corresponds to roughly 11,635 people.

Can you get by with English in Nauru?

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

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