What Language Do They Speak in Bahamas?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Bahamas is English. English is also an official language in 58 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Bahamas at a glance
| Official language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where English is official | 59 |
| People (demonym) | Bahamian |
| Capital | Nassau |
| Internet domain | .bs |
Other countries where English is official
English is also an official language in 58 other countries covered here:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Dominica
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Malaysia
…and 34 more.
Bahamas in context
- Bahamas covers 13,943 km², making it the 155th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 29 people per km² ranks 154th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Bahamas has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 398,165 people, Bahamas holds about 1.1% of the population of Caribbean.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Bahamas is a member state of the United Nations.
Languages in Bahamas — FAQ
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language of Bahamas is English.
How many official languages does Bahamas have?
Bahamas has 1 official language: English.
Is English spoken anywhere else?
English is also an official language in 58 other countries.
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