What Language Do They Speak in Norway?

The flag of Norway has a red field with a large white-edged navy blue cross that extends to the edges of the field. The vertical part of this cross is offset towards the hoist side.
Official languages of Norway Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Norway has 3 official languages: Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami.

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Languages in Norway — FAQ

What language do they speak in Norway?

The official languages of Norway are Norwegian Bokmål and Norwegian Nynorsk and Sami.

How many official languages does Norway have?

Norway has 3 official languages: Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk, Sami.

Is Norwegian Bokmål spoken anywhere else?

Norway is the only country on this site where Norwegian Bokmål is an official language.

🌍 All facts about Norway 🏛️ Capital: Oslo 💰 Currency: Norwegian krone

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