What Languages Do They Speak In Tanzania?
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Tanzania Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
2
Swahili, English
Population
63,590,000
Cost of living
~ $970
Index: 19.4
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 54.4
Do They Speak English in Tanzania?
English proficiency
Ranked #63 on the EF English Proficiency Index.
In short
You may get by with English in airports, hotels, and larger cities in Tanzania, but it becomes less reliable outside those areas. Knowing some Swahili is strongly recommended.
FAQ
Tanzania Language FAQ
Short answers to common questions about the main languages, English usage, and communication in Tanzania.
People in Tanzania speak Swahili, English.
The main languages spoken in Tanzania are Swahili, English.
Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Swahili.
- What languages do they speak in Tanzania?
People in Tanzania speak Swahili, English.
- What is the main language in Tanzania?
The main languages spoken in Tanzania are Swahili, English.
- Can you get by with English in Tanzania?
Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Swahili.
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