What Languages Do They Speak In Venezuela?

Explore the languages spoken in Venezuela on an interactive map.

Venezuela Languages: Quick FactsVenezuela flag

Languages

1

Spanish

Population

28,200,000

Cost of living

~ $1250

Index: 25

Safety / crime index

Very Low

Crime Index: 82.1

Language Spoken in Venezuela Percentage

LanguagePercentagePopulation
SpanishOfficial
98.2%27,692,400

Do They Speak English in Venezuela?

English proficiency

Low

Ranked #67 on the EF English Proficiency Index.

In short

You may get by with English in airports, hotels, and larger cities in Venezuela, but it becomes less reliable outside those areas. Knowing some Spanish is strongly recommended.

FAQ

Venezuela Language FAQ

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

  • Spanish is the main language spoken in Venezuela.

  • Spanish is spoken by about 98.2% of the population in Venezuela.

    That corresponds to roughly 27,692,400 people.

  • Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Spanish.

What languages do they speak in Venezuela?

Spanish is the main language spoken in Venezuela.

How widely spoken is Spanish in Venezuela?

Spanish is spoken by about 98.2% of the population in Venezuela.

That corresponds to roughly 27,692,400 people.

Can you get by with English in Venezuela?

Only sometimes. English may work in tourist-facing places, but it is safer to know at least some Spanish.

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