What Language Do They Speak in Ireland?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Ireland has 2 official languages: English, Irish. English is also an official language in 58 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Ireland at a glance
| Official languages | English, Irish |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 2 |
| Countries on this site where English is official | 59 |
| People (demonym) | Irish |
| Capital | Dublin |
| Internet domain | .ie |
Other countries where English is official
English is also an official language in 58 other countries covered here:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Dominica
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Malaysia
…and 34 more.
Languages of neighbouring countries
| United Kingdom | English |
|---|
Ireland in context
- Ireland covers 70,273 km², making it the 118th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 78 people per km² ranks 109th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 1 country: United Kingdom.
- With 5,458,600 people, Ireland holds about 5.0% of the population of Northern Europe.
- With 2 official languages, Ireland has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Ireland is a member state of the United Nations.
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Languages in Ireland — FAQ
What language do they speak in Ireland?
The official languages of Ireland are English and Irish.
How many official languages does Ireland have?
Ireland has 2 official languages: English, Irish.
Is English spoken anywhere else?
English is also an official language in 58 other countries.
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