GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Languages Usage Statistics

The statistics on language usage provide insights into the popularity and distribution of different languages among speakers worldwide.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore fascinating statistics about languages worldwide, shedding light on the diversity and prevalence of different languages across the globe. With over 7100 languages spoken globally, each with its unique characteristics and importance, the linguistic landscape is rich and varied. From Mandarin Chinese reigning as the most spoken language to the multitude of countries adopting English as their official language, these statistics highlight the significant role languages play in shaping our world.

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"More than 7100 languages are spoken worldwide."

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"Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world with 918 million speakers."

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"English is the official language in 59 countries."

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"About 40% of the world's population speaks an Indo-European language as their first language."

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"Spanish is the second most spoken language by the number of people, with 460 million speakers."

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"Almost half of the world’s population claim one of just ten languages as their mother tongue."

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"French is the official language in 29 countries."

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"German is the native language of about 100 million people, making it the most spoken language in the European Union."

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"Malay has about 170 million speakers worldwide."

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"Around 13% of the world’s population speaks Mandarin as their first language."

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"Portuguese is the official language of 9 countries."

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"95% of the languages in the world are spoken by just 5% of its population."

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"Hindi, with around 341 million speakers, is the fourth most spoken language in the world."

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"Russian is the most widely spoken Slavic language, with over 258 million speakers."

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"Japanese is spoken by around 128 million people."

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"More than 60 million people in the European Union speak Italian as their first language."

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"Punjabi, primarily spoken in India and Pakistan, is the 10th most spoken language in the world with around 120 million speakers."

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"Only around 25% of the world’s languages are spoken by more than one million people."

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"Arabic, spoken by about 274 million people, is the fifth most spoken language in the world."

The diverse landscape of languages around the world is fascinating and offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of human culture and communication. From the sheer number of languages spoken globally to the dominance of Mandarin Chinese and English in terms of speakers and official usage, it is clear that linguistic diversity is both wide-ranging and concentrated in certain languages. The fact that a significant portion of the world’s population speaks just a handful of languages highlights the importance of these key languages in global communication. As we navigate the complexities of language distribution, it is evident that language plays a crucial role in shaping societal structures and interactions on a worldwide scale.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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