In this series of articles we overview languages present in any given country. This time we are looking at the languages spoken in Barbados
The most prominent language of Barbados is English.
The same 1 languages serve as the official languages of the country.
Below you will find summaries for the languages supported by our translation services.
English
English is a Germanic language, closely related to Norwegian, Icelandic, Dutch, Flemish, and other languages of the same branch of the language family. It is the sole official language of Barbados.
| Number of speakers worldwide | 1.15 billion |
|---|---|
| Language family | Indo-European |
| Writing | English alphabet |
| Major English-speaking populations in: | 35 countries |
Demographics and geographic distribution
More than a billion people use English as their language of day-to-day communication. Macanese, Brazilian, and Swiss markets, for example, might be expected to use English in business and daily communications, at least to some extent.
Around 99% of the population of Barbados speak English.
Writing
English uses the Latin alphabet. It employs the standard version of the script with no additional, language-specific symbols. It is written from left to right.
Translation services
If you intend to expand to the Barbadan market via the English language, you might be interested in the following services:
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