What Language Do They Speak in Vanuatu?

The flag of Vanuatu is composed of two equal horizontal bands of red and green, with a black isosceles triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. This triangle has its base on the hoist end, spans about two-fifth the width of the field and is enclosed on its sides by the arms of a thin black-edged yellow horizontally oriented Y-shaped band which extends along the boundary of the red and green bands to the fly end of the field. A yellow boar's tusk encircling two yellow crossed namele leaves is centered in the triangle.
Official languages of Vanuatu Bislama, English, French

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Vanuatu has 3 official languages: Bislama, English, French.

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Languages in Vanuatu — FAQ

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

The official languages of Vanuatu are Bislama and English and French.

How many official languages does Vanuatu have?

Vanuatu has 3 official languages: Bislama, English, French.

Is Bislama spoken anywhere else?

Vanuatu is the only country on this site where Bislama is an official language.

🌍 All facts about Vanuatu 🏛️ Capital: Port Vila 💰 Currency: Vanuatu vatu

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