What Language Do They Speak in Finland?

The flag of Finland has a white field with a large blue cross that extend to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.
Official languages of Finland Finnish, Swedish

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Finland has 2 official languages: Finnish, Swedish.

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Languages in Finland — FAQ

What language do they speak in Finland?

The official languages of Finland are Finnish and Swedish.

How many official languages does Finland have?

Finland has 2 official languages: Finnish, Swedish.

Is Finnish spoken anywhere else?

Finland is the only country on this site where Finnish is an official language.

🌍 All facts about Finland 🏛️ Capital: Helsinki 💰 Currency: Euro

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