Languages of Switzerland

Switzerland is a multilingual country with four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh.

German is the most widely spoken language in Switzerland, spoken by about 63% of the population. It is the official language of several cantons, including Zurich, Berne, Lucerne, and Aargau. German is also the language used in most official documents and publications.

French is the second most widely spoken language in Switzerland, spoken by about 23% of the population. It is the official language of several cantons, including Geneva, Vaud, Neuchatel, and Jura. French is also widely used in the media and in business.

Italian is spoken by about 8% of the population, mostly in the southern canton of Ticino and in some parts of Grigioni. It is the official language of the canton of Ticino.

Romansh is a minority language spoken by about 1% of the population, mostly in the canton of Grigioni. It is the official language of Switzerland, along with the other three languages.

Overall, Switzerland is a country where people from different regions and cultures speak different languages, but most of the Swiss are fluent in at least two or three languages. This diversity in languages is one of the reasons why Switzerland is a great destination for travelers, as well as a melting pot of cultures and customs.