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title: "Indigenous Languages in Andorra: The Complete List"
url: https://33travels.com/indigenous-languages-in-andorra/
author: "Dr. Kofi Mensah"
published: 2026-02-28
updated: 2026-04-06
place: "Andorra"
---

# Indigenous Languages in Andorra: The Complete List

Andorra sits in the eastern Pyrenees between Spain and France, where steep valleys and small towns have preserved a focused linguistic identity. Languages here reflect cross-border ties, daily life, and the principality’s administration, shaping local customs and signage from market stalls to municipal halls.

There are **1 Indigenous Languages in Andorra**, ranging from Catalan to Catalan. For each entry you’ll find below the columns Status,Speakers (number),Where spoken so you can quickly see whether a language is official, how many people use it, and which parishes or communities it appears in — you’ll find those details below.

## Is Catalan the only indigenous language officially recognized in Andorra?

Yes. Catalan is the sole official and indigenous language of Andorra; while Spanish, French and Portuguese are commonly spoken by residents and visitors, Catalan is used in government, education, media and public signage.

## Where is Catalan most commonly used within Andorra and who speaks it?

Catalan is used across all parishes — in schools, local government, public services and everyday commerce — and is spoken by the majority of residents, both as a native and as a habitual language in family and community life.

## Indigenous Languages in Andorra

| Name | Status | Speakers (number) | Where spoken |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Catalan | Official language of Andorra since 1993 constitution; protected | 60,000 | All parishes, especially Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany |

## Images and Descriptions

![Catalan](https://33travels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/catalan.jpg)

### Catalan

Catalan is a Romance language native to Andorra and the wider Catalan-speaking Pyrenees. It is the state language, used in government, education, media, and signage. Local Andorran Catalan has distinct features; active preservation, education policies, and broadcasting support its use.