What Languages Do They Speak In North Macedonia?
Explore the languages spoken in North Macedonia on an interactive map.
North Macedonia Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
2
Macedonian, Albanian
Population
2,065,000
Cost of living
~ $990
Index: 19.8
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 40.7
Language Spoken in North Macedonia Percentage
| Language | Percentage | Population |
|---|---|---|
MacedonianOfficial | 61.4% | 1,267,910 |
AlbanianOfficial | 24.3% | 501,795 |
Do They Speak English in North Macedonia?
English proficiency
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In short
English usage varies across North Macedonia. In major cities and tourist-facing areas, you may find English speakers, but knowing some Macedonian is still recommended.
FAQ
North Macedonia Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in North Macedonia.
People in North Macedonia speak Macedonian, Albanian.
Macedonian is the most widely spoken language.
Macedonian is spoken by about 61.4% of the population in North Macedonia.
That corresponds to roughly 1,267,910 people.
English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in North Macedonia.
- What languages do they speak in North Macedonia?
People in North Macedonia speak Macedonian, Albanian.
Macedonian is the most widely spoken language.
- How widely spoken is Macedonian in North Macedonia?
Macedonian is spoken by about 61.4% of the population in North Macedonia.
That corresponds to roughly 1,267,910 people.
- Can you get by with English in North Macedonia?
English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in North Macedonia.
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