What Language Do They Speak in Afghanistan?

The flag of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has a white field with Arabic inscriptions — the Shahada — in black across its center.
Official languages of Afghanistan Dari, Pashto, Turkmen

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Afghanistan has 3 official languages: Dari, Pashto, Turkmen.

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Languages in Afghanistan — FAQ

What language do they speak in Afghanistan?

The official languages of Afghanistan are Dari and Pashto and Turkmen.

How many official languages does Afghanistan have?

Afghanistan has 3 official languages: Dari, Pashto, Turkmen.

Is Dari spoken anywhere else?

Afghanistan is the only country on this site where Dari is an official language.

🌍 All facts about Afghanistan 🏛️ Capital: Kabul 💰 Currency: Afghan afghani

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