What Languages Do They Speak In Palau?

Explore the languages spoken in Palau on an interactive map.

Palau Languages: Quick FactsPalau flag

Languages

2

Palauan, English

Population

18,024

Cost of living

NaN

Index: N/A

Safety / crime index

Nan

Crime Index: N/A

Language Spoken in Palau Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
PalauanOfficial
65.2%11,752
EnglishOfficial
19.1%3,443

Do They Speak English in Palau?

English proficiency

Native

English is treated as native-level in this dataset.

In short

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

FAQ

Palau Language FAQ

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

  • People in Palau speak Palauan, English.

    Palauan is the most widely spoken language.

  • Palauan is spoken by about 65.2% of the population in Palau.

    That corresponds to roughly 11,752 people.

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

What languages do they speak in Palau?

People in Palau speak Palauan, English.

Palauan is the most widely spoken language.

How widely spoken is Palauan in Palau?

Palauan is spoken by about 65.2% of the population in Palau.

That corresponds to roughly 11,752 people.

Can you get by with English in Palau?

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

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