What Languages Do They Speak In Serbia?

Explore the languages spoken in Serbia on an interactive map.

Serbia Languages: Quick FactsSerbia flag

Languages

1

Serbian

Population

6,834,000

Cost of living

~ $1395

Index: 27.9

Safety / crime index

High

Crime Index: 38.5

Language Spoken in Serbia Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
SerbianOfficial
88.1%6,020,754

Do They Speak English in Serbia?

English proficiency

High

Ranked #27 on the EF English Proficiency Index.

In short

In major cities and tourist hubs across Serbia, English is commonly understood and usually enough for travel and business basics. In more local settings, some Serbian is recommended.

FAQ

Serbia Language FAQ

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

  • Serbian is the main language spoken in Serbia.

  • Serbian is spoken by about 88.1% of the population in Serbia.

    That corresponds to roughly 6,020,754 people.

  • Usually yes in cities, offices, hotels, and tourism-heavy areas. For more local situations, some Serbian will make things easier.

What languages do they speak in Serbia?

Serbian is the main language spoken in Serbia.

How widely spoken is Serbian in Serbia?

Serbian is spoken by about 88.1% of the population in Serbia.

That corresponds to roughly 6,020,754 people.

Can you get by with English in Serbia?

Usually yes in cities, offices, hotels, and tourism-heavy areas. For more local situations, some Serbian will make things easier.

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