Language details — Switzerland

This table lists languages spoken in Switzerland, 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

7 languages
Language Statuses Share, % Speakers
German
Official Working
62.9 5,500,000
French
Official Working
24.0 2,100,000
Arpitan
Minority
Italian
Official Working
8.0 700,000
Romansh
Official Regional Minority
Walser
Minority
Yeniche
Minority
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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