What Language Do They Speak in Jamaica?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Jamaica has 2 official languages: English, Jamaican Patois. English is also an official language in 58 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of Jamaica at a glance
| Official languages | English, Jamaican Patois |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 2 |
| Countries on this site where English is official | 59 |
| People (demonym) | Jamaican |
| Capital | Kingston |
| Internet domain | .jm |
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
- Ireland
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Malaysia
…and 34 more.
Jamaica in context
- Jamaica covers 10,991 km², making it the 159th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 257 people per km² ranks 40th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Jamaica has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 2,825,544 people, Jamaica holds about 7.5% of the population of Caribbean.
- With 2 official languages, Jamaica has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Jamaica is a member state of the United Nations.
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Languages in Jamaica — FAQ
What language do they speak in Jamaica?
The official languages of Jamaica are English and Jamaican Patois.
How many official languages does Jamaica have?
Jamaica has 2 official languages: English, Jamaican Patois.
Is English spoken anywhere else?
English is also an official language in 58 other countries.
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