What Language Do They Speak in Tajikistan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Tajikistan has 2 official languages: Tajik, Russian.
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Languages of Tajikistan at a glance
| Official languages | Tajik, Russian |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 2 |
| Countries on this site where Tajik is official | 1 |
| People (demonym) | Tadzhik |
| Capital | Dushanbe |
| Internet domain | .tj |
Languages of neighbouring countries
| Afghanistan | Dari, Pashto, Turkmen |
|---|---|
| China | Chinese |
| Kyrgyzstan | Kyrgyz, Russian |
| Uzbekistan | Uzbek, Russian |
Tajikistan in context
- Tajikistan covers 143,100 km², making it the 94th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 73 people per km² ranks 111th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Afghanistan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan.
- Tajikistan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 10,499,000 people, Tajikistan holds about 12.6% of the population of Central Asia.
- With 2 official languages, Tajikistan has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Tajikistan is a member state of the United Nations.
Useful phrases for visitors to Tajikistan
Everyday Russian phrases you will hear and use in Tajikistan:
| English | Russian |
|---|---|
| Hello | Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte) |
| Thank you | Спасибо (Spasibo) |
| Please | Пожалуйста (Pozhaluysta) |
| Goodbye | До свидания (Do svidaniya) |
| Yes | Да (Da) |
| No | Нет (Nyet) |
Spellings can vary by region, and some languages use different forms for formal or informal speech. Even a simple greeting in the local language is usually appreciated.
Languages in Tajikistan — FAQ
What language do they speak in Tajikistan?
The official languages of Tajikistan are Tajik and Russian.
How many official languages does Tajikistan have?
Tajikistan has 2 official languages: Tajik, Russian.
Is Tajik spoken anywhere else?
Tajikistan is the only country on this site where Tajik is an official language.
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