What Languages Do They Speak In Seychelles?

Explore the languages spoken in Seychelles on an interactive map.

Seychelles Languages: Quick FactsSeychelles flag

Languages

2

Seychellois Creole, French

Population

99,258

Cost of living

NaN

Index: N/A

Safety / crime index

Nan

Crime Index: N/A

Language Spoken in Seychelles Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
Seychellois CreoleOfficial
89.1%88,439
FrenchOfficial
0.7%695

Do They Speak English in Seychelles?

English proficiency

Nan

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In short

English usage varies across Seychelles. In major cities and tourist-facing areas, you may find English speakers, but knowing some Seychellois Creole is still recommended.

FAQ

Seychelles Language FAQ

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

  • People in Seychelles speak Seychellois Creole, French.

    Seychellois Creole is the most widely spoken language.

  • Seychellois Creole is spoken by about 89.1% of the population in Seychelles.

    That corresponds to roughly 88,439 people.

  • English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in Seychelles.

What languages do they speak in Seychelles?

People in Seychelles speak Seychellois Creole, French.

Seychellois Creole is the most widely spoken language.

How widely spoken is Seychellois Creole in Seychelles?

Seychellois Creole is spoken by about 89.1% of the population in Seychelles.

That corresponds to roughly 88,439 people.

Can you get by with English in Seychelles?

English is present in some settings, but local language ability is still useful in Seychelles.

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