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Top 27 Most Spoken Languages In The World (2023 Updated)

We will explore the 27 most spoken languages in the world as of 2023, shedding light on their significance and prevalence.

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Top 27 Most Spoken Languages In The World (2023 Updated)

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  1. Home Services  About Us Blog Contact  Search SEARCH Recent Posts Make Your Brand Appeal to Indian Regional Consumers App Localization: The Future of Mobile App Development 5 Website Translation Mistakes to Avoid Translation API – The Best Way to Translate Indian Languages Adapt Your Strategy for India’s Regional Market Recent Comments No comments to show. Top 27 Most Spoken Languages In The World (2023 Updated)  Kirti -  September 18, 2023 -  Languages -  0 Comments Language is the cornerstone of human communication, culture, and identity. It serves as a powerful tool for expressing thoughts, sharing ideas, and connecting with others. As our world becomes more interconnected, understanding the most spoken languages is essential for global communication, business, and cultural appreciation. In this article, we will explore the 27 most spoken languages in the world as of 2023, shedding light on their significance and prevalence. Mandarin Chinese Native Number of Speakers: 939 million Language Spoken Region: Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore Mandarin Chinese continues to top the list as the most spoken language, largely due to China’s immense population. Spanish Native Number of Speakers: 485 million Language Spoken Region: Spain, Latin America Spanish is the second most spoken language globally, with a strong presence in Latin America and Spain.

  2. English Native Number of Speakers: 380 million, but over 1.5 billion who speak it as a second language. Language Spoken Region: Worldwide English is a global lingua franca, widely used in business, education, and international relations. Hindi Native Number of Speakers: 345 million Language Spoken Region: India, Fiji, Mauritius, Suriname Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India and is growing in prominence globally. Also Read : 15 Most Spoken Languages in India by Number of Speakers Portuguese Native Number of Speakers: Approximately 236 million Language Spoken Region: Portugal, Brazil, several African countries Portuguese is the official language of Brazil and Portugal, with a growing presence in Africa. Bengali Native Number of Speakers: 234 million Language Spoken Region: Bangladesh, India, Bengali diaspora Bengali is the official language of Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. Russian

  3. Native Number of Speakers: 147 million Language Spoken Region: Russia, former Soviet states Russian remains an important language in the post-Soviet space. Japanese Native Number of Speakers: 123 million Language Spoken Region: Japan, Japanese diaspora Japanese is the official language of Japan, known for its unique writing system and culture. Yue Chinese (incl. Cantonese) Native Number of Speakers: 86.1 million Language Spoken Region: Guangdong, Guangxi, Guangzhou (Canton), Hong Kong, Macau Yue is a variety of Chinese spoken mainly in Guangdong (廣東), Hong Kong (香港), Guangxi (廣西), and Macau (澳門). Vietnamese Native Number of Speakers: 85 million

  4. Language Spoken Region: Vietnam, Vietnamese diaspora Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam. Turkish Native Number of Speakers: 84 million Language Spoken Region: Turkey, Cyprus Turkish is the official language of Turkey and holds cultural significance. Wu Chinese (incl. Shanghainese) Native Number of Speakers: 83.4 million Language Spoken Region: Zhejiang province, Shanghai, southern Jiangsu province, Anhui, Jiangxi provinces Wu is a major group of Sinitic languages spoken primarily in Shanghai, Zhejiang Province, and the part of Jiangsu Province south of the Yangtze River, which makes up the cultural region of Wu. Marathi Native Number of Speakers: Around 83.2 million Language Spoken Region: India, Marathi diaspora Marathi is the official language of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Telugu Native Number of Speakers: 83.0 million Language Spoken Region: India, Telugu diaspora Telugu is a prominent language in southern India.

  5. Korean Native Number of Speakers: 81.7 million Language Spoken Region: South Korea, North Korea, Korean diaspora Korean is the official language of both North and South Korea. French Native Number of Speakers: 80.8 million, but over 275 million who speak it as a second language. Language Spoken Region: France, Canada, various African countries French is widely spoken in Africa, and its influence extends across many continents. Tamil Native Number of Speakers: Around 78.6 million Language Spoken Region: India, Sri Lanka, Tamil diaspora Tamil is one of the classical languages of India. Egyptian Spoken Arabic (excl. Saʽidi Arabic) Native Number of Speakers: Over 77.4 million Language Spoken Region: Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen Egyptian Arabic, locally known as Colloquial Egyptian or simply Masri (also Masry) (ىﺮﺼَ ﻣ), is the most widely spoken vernacular Arabic dialect in Egypt.

  6. German Native Number of Speakers: 75.3 million Language Spoken Region: Germany, Austria, Switzerland German is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union. Urdu (excl. Hindi) Native Number of Speakers: Approximately 70.6 million Language Spoken Region: Pakistan, India, Urdu diaspora Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and holds cultural importance in India. Javanese Native Number of Speakers: Around 68.3 million Language Spoken Region: Indonesia Javanese is the most widely spoken language in Indonesia. Western Punjabi (excl. Eastern Punjabi) Native Number of Speakers: 66.7 million

  7. Language Spoken Region: India, Pakistan, Punjabi diaspora Punjabi is widely spoken in India and Pakistan and has a strong presence in the Punjabi diaspora. Italian Native Number of Speakers: Around 64.6 million Language Spoken Region: Italy, Italian diaspora Italian is known for its rich culture and history. Gujarati Native Number of Speakers: Around 57.1 million Language Spoken Region: India, Gujarati diaspora Gujarati is spoken mainly in the Indian state of Gujarat. Arabic Number of Speakers: Over 310 million Language Spoken Region: Middle East, North Africa Arabic is the official language of 26 countries and holds immense cultural and religious significance. Iranian Persian (excl. Dari and Tajik) Number Number of Speakers: Over 57.2 million Language Spoken Region: Iran, Iraq, The Persian Gulf states Iranian Persian (Persian, Western Persian, or Farsi) is spoken in Iran, and by minorities in Iraq and the Persian Gulf states.

  8. Bhojpuri Number Number of Speakers: Over 52.3 million Language Spoken Region: Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Asia Bhojpuri is an Indo-Aryan language native to the Bhojpur-Purvanchal region of India and the Terai region of Nepal. Hausa Number Number of Speakers: Over 51.7 million Language Spoken Region: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Eritrea, Germany, Ghana, Niger, Sudan, and Togo Hausa is one of Africa’s most commonly spoken languages after Portuguese, French, English, Swahili and Arabic. Conclusion Language diversity is a testament to the rich tapestry of human culture and history. The 27 most spoken languages in the world in 2023 reflect the global distribution of linguistic communities and provide a glimpse into the interconnectedness of our world. As we continue to communicate, collaborate, and appreciate different cultures, these languages play a pivotal role in shaping our global society. TAGS: MOST SPOKEN LANGUAGES IN INDIA, MOST SPOKEN LANGUAGES IN THE WORLD, MOST SPOKEN LANGUAGES IN WORLD, TOP 27 MOST SPOKEN LANGUAGES IN THE WORLD  YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE How To Grow Business In India With Language Translation? The Power of Multilingualism: Unlocking India’s Linguistic Diversity What Is Interpretation And Types Of Interpretation?  October 2, 2023  October 4, 2023  September 28, 2023 Leave a Reply

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