Belize Language Makeup
This chart is very interesting. I have been thinking about going to Belize for my next Spanish immersion experience, and I have learned that Spanish is not the majority language. This is something to think about in my decision on where to go. Eric
Language | Mother tongue speakers | Percentage | Current users | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Chinese | 1,607 | (0.8%) | 1,529 | (0.7%) |
Creoles | 67,527 | (32.9%) | 75,822 | (37.0%) |
English | 7,946 | (3.9%) | 11,551 | (5.6%) |
Garifuna | 6,929 | (3.4%) | 4,071 | (2.0%) |
German | 6,783 | (3.3%) | 6.624 | (3.2%) |
Hindi | 280 | (0.1%) | 193 | (0.1%) |
Maya Ketchi | 10,142 | (4.9%) | 9,314 | (4.5%) |
Maya Mopan | 6,909 | (3.4%) | 6,093 | (3.0%) |
Maya Yucateco | 1,176 | (0.6%) | 613 | (0.3%) |
Spanish | 94,422 | (46.0%) | 88,121 | (43.0%) |
Others / no answer | 1,402 | (0.7%) | 1,192 | (0.6%) |
2 comments:
Interesting posting. Thanks for the info. Keep up the good work.
Bathmate
Interesting posting. Thanks for the info. Keep up the good work.
Bathmate
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