Languages in Switzerland

One must have information about languages in Switzerland before traveling to Switzerland. This information let them prepare themselves in advance of traveling. The languages in Switzerland are not limited to a single language. The languages in Switzerland are based upon the neighboring countries because being a Schengen state people from other Schengen states keeps traveling here. Keeping this in view there are four Switzerland official languages. 

Switzerland Official Languages. 

• German.
• French.
• Italian.
• Romansch.

Each of these languages in Switzerland is particularly prevalent in the specific region as per the majority of the population in that region. According to the latest statistics about languages in Switzerland, the German is spoken by 63% people, French by 22.7%, Italian by 8.4%, and Romansch by only 0.6%. English has taken the place of being fifth among official Switzerland languages. German is particularly common in the regions of the northwestern, eastern, and central part if Switzerland. French is common in the regions of Geneva, Vaud, Neuchatel, Jura, and some parts of Bern. Italian is spoken in parts of Ticino, and the southern part of Graubunden. Romansch is used only in some parts of Graubunden.

Other Languages in Switzerland

There are many other minor languages in Switzerland which are also being used by some people apart from these Switzerland official languages. Some of these minor languages in Switzerland are

• Portuguese,
• Albanian,
• Spanish,
• Turkish,
• Arabic,
• Tamil,
• Dutch,
• Thai,
• Greek,

And many others. These minor languages in Switzerland make a total of only 0.5 percent. If you know English, you don’t have to worry about the language barrier during your trip.

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