What Languages Do They Speak In Vanuatu?

Explore the languages spoken in Vanuatu on an interactive map.

Vanuatu Languages: Quick FactsVanuatu flag

Languages

3

English, French, Bislama

Population

319,137

Cost of living

NaN

Index: N/A

Safety / crime index

Nan

Crime Index: N/A

Language Spoken in Vanuatu Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
BislamaOfficial
14.5%46,275
EnglishOfficial
2.1%6,702
FrenchOfficial
0.8%2,553

Do They Speak English in Vanuatu?

English proficiency

Nan

No EF ranking is stored for this country in the current dataset.

In short

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

FAQ

Vanuatu Language FAQ

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

  • People in Vanuatu speak English, French, Bislama.

    Bislama is the most widely spoken language.

  • Bislama is spoken by about 14.5% of the population in Vanuatu.

    That corresponds to roughly 46,275 people.

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

What languages do they speak in Vanuatu?

People in Vanuatu speak English, French, Bislama.

Bislama is the most widely spoken language.

How widely spoken is Bislama in Vanuatu?

Bislama is spoken by about 14.5% of the population in Vanuatu.

That corresponds to roughly 46,275 people.

Can you get by with English in Vanuatu?

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

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