This table lists languages spoken in Belize, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
10 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
English
|
Official
Working
|
77% · ≈ 330 k |
|
Spanish
|
National
|
55% · ≈ 235 k |
|
Belize Kriol English
|
No special status | 50% · ≈ 214 k |
|
Kekchí
|
No special status | 6.5% · ≈ 28 k |
|
Mopán Maya
|
No special status | 4% · ≈ 17 k |
|
Garifuna
|
Minority
|
1.9% · ≈ 8 k |
|
Belizean Creole
|
National
|
— |
|
Kriol
|
No special status | — |
|
Plautdietsch
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy
|
National
|
— |