What Language Do They Speak in Panama?

The flag of Panama is composed of four equal rectangular areas — a white rectangular area with a blue five-pointed star at its center, a red rectangular area, a white rectangular area with a red five-pointed star at its center, and a blue rectangular area — in the upper hoist side, upper fly side, lower fly side and lower hoist side respectively.
Official language of Panama Spanish

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The official language of Panama is Spanish. Spanish is also an official language in 20 other countries worldwide.

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Languages in Panama — FAQ

What language do they speak in Panama?

The official language of Panama is Spanish.

How many official languages does Panama have?

Panama has 1 official language: Spanish.

Is Spanish spoken anywhere else?

Spanish is also an official language in 20 other countries.

🌍 All facts about Panama 🏛️ Capital: Panama City 💰 Currency: United States dollar

Languages of nearby countries

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