What Languages Do They Speak In Slovakia?

Explore the languages spoken in Slovakia on an interactive map.

Slovakia Languages: Quick FactsSlovakia flag

Languages

2

Slovak, Czech

Population

5,447,000

Cost of living

~ $1600

Index: 32

Safety / crime index

High

Crime Index: 31.3

Language Spoken in Slovakia Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
SlovakOfficial
81.8%4,455,646

Do They Speak English in Slovakia?

English proficiency

High

Ranked #15 on the EF English Proficiency Index.

In short

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

FAQ

Slovakia Language FAQ

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

  • People in Slovakia speak Slovak, Czech.

    Slovak is the most widely spoken language.

  • Slovak is spoken by about 81.8% of the population in Slovakia.

    That corresponds to roughly 4,455,646 people.

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

What languages do they speak in Slovakia?

People in Slovakia speak Slovak, Czech.

Slovak is the most widely spoken language.

How widely spoken is Slovak in Slovakia?

Slovak is spoken by about 81.8% of the population in Slovakia.

That corresponds to roughly 4,455,646 people.

Can you get by with English in Slovakia?

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

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