How to Install Python on Ubuntu: A Complete Setup Guide

Python is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world, and Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distributions for developers, data scientists, and system administrators. Getting Python running on Ubuntu is generally straightforward — but the right approach depends on your Ubuntu version, which Python version you need, and what you plan to do with it.

Does Ubuntu Already Have Python Installed?

Most Ubuntu installations come with Python pre-installed. On Ubuntu 20.04 and later, Python 3 is included by default. You can verify this by opening a terminal and running: