What Language Do They Speak in Egypt?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of Egypt is Arabic. Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Egypt at a glance
| Official language | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where Arabic is official | 25 |
| People (demonym) | Egyptian |
| Capital | Cairo |
| Internet domain | .eg |
Other countries where Arabic is official
Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries covered here:
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Chad
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Eritrea
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Oman
- Palestine
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tunisia
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
Languages of neighbouring countries
Egypt in context
- Egypt covers 1,002,450 kmยฒ, making it the 29th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 107 people per kmยฒ ranks 83rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan.
- With 107,271,260 people, Egypt holds about 40.9% of the population of Northern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Egypt is a member state of the United Nations.
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Useful phrases for visitors to Egypt
Everyday Arabic phrases you will hear and use in Egypt:
| English | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Hello | ู ุฑุญุจุง (marhaba) |
| Thank you | ุดูุฑุง (shukran) |
| Please | ู ู ูุถูู (min fadlak) |
| Goodbye | ู ุน ุงูุณูุงู ุฉ (ma'a as-salama) |
| Yes | ูุนู (na'am) |
| No | ูุง (la) |
Spellings can vary by region, and some languages use different forms for formal or informal speech. Even a simple greeting in the local language is usually appreciated.
Languages in Egypt โ FAQ
What language do they speak in Egypt?
The official language of Egypt is Arabic.
How many official languages does Egypt have?
Egypt has 1 official language: Arabic.
Is Arabic spoken anywhere else?
Arabic is also an official language in 24 other countries.
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