What Languages Do They Speak In Venezuela?
Explore the languages spoken in Venezuela on an interactive map.
Venezuela Languages: Quick Facts
Languages
1
Spanish
Population
28,200,000
Cost of living
~ $1250
Index: 25
Safety / crime index
Crime Index: 82.1
Language Spoken in Venezuela Percentage
| Language | Percentage | Population |
|---|---|---|
SpanishOfficial | 98.2% | 27,692,400 |
Do They Speak English in Venezuela?
English proficiency
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.
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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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