What Language Do They Speak in United States?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of United States is English. English is also an official language in 58 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of United States at a glance
| Official language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where English is official | 59 |
| People (demonym) | American |
| Capital | Washington, D.C. |
| Internet domain | .us |
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
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
…and 34 more.
Languages of neighbouring countries
United States in context
- United States covers 9,525,067 km², making it the 4th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 36 people per km² ranks 147th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Canada, Mexico.
- With 340,110,988 people, United States holds about 66.4% of the population of North America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- United States is a member state of the United Nations.
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Languages in United States — FAQ
What language do they speak in United States?
The official language of United States is English.
How many official languages does United States have?
United States has 1 official language: English.
Is English spoken anywhere else?
English is also an official language in 58 other countries.
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