What Languages Do They Speak In Syria?
Explore the languages spoken in Syria on an interactive map.
Syria Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
2
Arabic, Kurdish
Population
21,320,000
Cost of living
~ $760
Index: 15.2
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 69.1
Do They Speak English in Syria?
English proficiency
Ranked #83 on the EF English Proficiency Index.
In short
You may get by with English in airports, hotels, and larger cities in Syria, but it becomes less reliable outside those areas. Knowing some Arabic is strongly recommended.
FAQ
Syria Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Syria.
People in Syria speak Arabic, Kurdish.
The main languages spoken in Syria are Arabic, Kurdish.
Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Arabic.
- What languages do they speak in Syria?
People in Syria speak Arabic, Kurdish.
- What is the main language in Syria?
The main languages spoken in Syria are Arabic, Kurdish.
- Can you get by with English in Syria?
Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Arabic.
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