Languages of the Iberian Peninsula


There have been many languages spoken in the Iberian Peninsula.

Historic languages

Pre-Roman languages

The following languages were spoken in the Iberian Peninsula before the Roman occupation and the spread of the Latin language.

Medieval languages

The following languages were spoken in the Iberian Peninsula in medieval times, following the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

Modern languages

The following indigenous languages are currently spoken in the Iberian Peninsula.

By linguistic group

By country

Usage of co-official languages in Spain

Autonomous communityCo-official languagesCo-official language speakers
Balearic Islands (2011)Catalan71.5%
Basque Country (2011)Basque32.0%
Catalonia (2011)Catalan80.9%
Galicia (2007)Galician89.3%
Navarre (2011)Basque11.7%
Valencian Community (2011)Valencian58.4%
AsturiasAsturian language42.0%