VU

Republic of Vanuatu

Vanuatu

Vanuatu is a country in the Pacific that is home to 308,000 people. It is also home to 108 living indigenous languages. One of these, Bislama, is an official language of the country. Vanuatu was also home to 3 indigenous languages that are now extinct. In addition, 2 non-indigenous languages, English and French, are established within the country. They are also official languages. In formal education, 2 indigenous languages are used as languages of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    308,000

    people

    108

    living languages

    88%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 3
    2. 59
    3. 46
    4. 3

Vanuatu has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.