What Languages Do They Speak In New Zealand?
Explore the languages spoken in New Zealand on an interactive map.
New Zealand Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
2
English, Maori
Population
5,123,000
Cost of living
~ $2575
Index: 51.5
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 47.1
Language Spoken in New Zealand Percentage
| Language | Percentage | Population |
|---|---|---|
EnglishOfficial | 95.4% | 4,887,342 |
MaoriOfficial | 4% | 204,920 |
Do They Speak English in New Zealand?
English proficiency
English is treated as native-level in this dataset.
In short
English is widely usable across New Zealand. In major cities, business settings, and most day-to-day situations, you can usually rely on English comfortably.
FAQ
New Zealand Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in New Zealand.
People in New Zealand speak English, Maori.
English is the most widely spoken language.
English is spoken by about 95.4% of the population in New Zealand.
That corresponds to roughly 4,887,342 people.
Yes. English works across most of New Zealand for everyday life, work, and travel.
- What languages do they speak in New Zealand?
People in New Zealand speak English, Maori.
English is the most widely spoken language.
- How widely spoken is English in New Zealand?
English is spoken by about 95.4% of the population in New Zealand.
That corresponds to roughly 4,887,342 people.
- Can you get by with English in New Zealand?
Yes. English works across most of New Zealand for everyday life, work, and travel.
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