This table lists languages spoken in Libya, 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
6 languages| Language | Statuses | Share, % | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Arabic
|
Official
Working
|
85.7 | 6,000,000 |
|
English
|
No special status | 1.4 | 100,000 |
|
Italian
|
No special status | 7.1 | 500,000 |
|
Tidikelt Tamazight
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Central Atlas Tamazight
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Berber
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |