Most Widely Spoken Languages in the World

Most Widely Spoken Languages in the World

Ever wondered what the most widely spoken languages are in the world? Here is the list.

1/10 Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It is spoken by over 1 billion people worldwide and is the official language of China and Taiwan. Mandarin Chinese and is also spoken in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and many other countries with large Chinese populations. It is based on the Beijing dialect, which is the official language of the People's Republic of China, and is the most commonly spoken dialect in the country. Mandarin Chinese is a tonal language, meaning that the same syllable can be pronounced differently depending on the tone used. Chinese communities can be found worldwide, particularly in Southeast Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia. These communities often retain their Chinese language and culture and use Mandarin .

2/10 Spanish

Spanish is a Romance language that is spoken by more than 500 million people around the world. It is the official language of 20 countries. In Spain, Spanish is the official language and is spoken by almost all of its population. In the Latin American countries that were colonized by Spain, it is the official language and is widely spoken. In the United States, Spanish is the second most widely spoken language and is spoken by more than 37 million people. In addition, there are large Spanish-speaking communities in other countries such as France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Spanish is also one of the six official languages of the United Nations and is an official language of the European Union. It is also one of the official languages of many international organizations such as the World Bank, the Red Cross, the World Health Organization, and the Organization of American States. Spanish is an important language for business and international communication. It is an official language of the Mercosur trade bloc and is used by many multinational companies. In addition to its use in the business world, Spanish is also popular in the arts and entertainment. 

3/10 English

English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with approximately 1.5 billion people speaking it as a first or second language. English is the official language of more than 60 countries, and is spoken in many more. In the United States, English is the primary language spoken by more than 81 percent of the population. It is used in government, business, and education, as well as for everyday communication. It is also one of the official languages of the United Nations. In the United Kingdom, English is the primary language of more than 95 percent of the population. It is the official language of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and is spoken in many other countries in the Commonwealth. In Canada, English is the primary language spoken by more than two-thirds of the population. It is the official language in all provinces and territories, and is used in government, business, and education. In Australia, English is the de facto official language, with more than 85 percent of the population speaking it as their first language. It is the language of government, education, and business. English has a strong presence in many other countries around the world. In India, more than half of the population speaks English as either a first or second language. In the Philippines, English is one of two official languages, and it is widely spoken in the country. In many other countries, including South Africa, Nigeria, and New Zealand, English is the most widely spoken language. Overall, English is spoken by people in virtually every corner of the world. It is used in government, business, and education, and is often the primary means of communication between people of different cultures and backgrounds.

4/10 Hindi

Hindi is one of the most widely spoken languages in India, and is the official language of the country. It is the fourth most spoken language in the world with over 550 million speakers. Hindi is also one of the official languages in Nepal and Fiji, and is spoken in some parts of South Africa and Mauritius as well. Hindi is mainly spoken in the northern and central parts of India, where it is the majority language. It is also the language of one of the two national languages of India, along with English. Hindi is the official language in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. In addition, it is also spoken in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, and parts of Gujarat, Punjab, and Delhi. Hindi is also spoken in many other countries in the world as a result of the diaspora of people from India. In the United States, for example, Hindi is spoken in some parts of New York, New Jersey, and California, as well as in some parts of Canada, the UK, and Australia. 

5/10 Arabic

Arabic is one of the world's most widely spoken languages. It is a Semitic language, which is considered the language of the Arab world, and is spoken in 22 different countries, including the Middle East, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa. It is the official language of more than 20 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates. The language is spoken by more than 420 million people, making it the fifth most-spoken language in the world. It is also the liturgical language of Islam, one of the world's major religions. The language has several dialects and is divided into two main groups, the Eastern and Western dialects. The Eastern dialects are spoken mainly in the Levant, Iraq, and the Arabian Peninsula. The Western dialects are spoken mainly in North Africa and parts of the Middle East. 

6/10 Bengali

Bengali is a language spoken primarily in South Asia, and is the official language of Bangladesh and the second most spoken language in India. It is also spoken in parts of northeast India, Singapore, and the Middle East. Bengali is believed to be one of the oldest languages in the world and is an Indo-Aryan language. It is the second most spoken language in India after Hindi, and is the official language of Bangladesh. It is mainly spoken by the people of Bangladesh and West Bengal in India, and is also spoken in parts of Assam, Tripura, and other regions of the Indian subcontinent. It is also spoken by a large number of people in the Middle East, Singapore, and other parts of the world. Bengali is also spoken in many countries around the world, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia. It is also spoken in many parts of the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. 

7/10 Portuguese

Portuguese is the 6th most spoken language in the world, with over 250 million native speakers. It is an official language in 10 countries, including Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, East Timor, and Macao. Portuguese is also spoken in parts of India, Goa, Daman and Diu, and in parts of the United States, such as Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In Portugal, Portuguese is the official language, and it is the primary language of over 95% of the population. Portuguese is also the most widely spoken language in Brazil, with around 190 million native speakers. In Africa, Portuguese is the official language in Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and Guinea-Bissau. It is also spoken by some communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa. In Asia, Portuguese is an official language in East Timor and Macao. Some Portuguese communities are also found in parts of India and in Japan. Portuguese is also spoken in parts of the Americas, such as in the United States, Canada, and Venezuela. The language is also spoken in various parts of Europe, such as in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany. 

8/10 Russian

Russian is a Slavic language that is spoken by over 150 million people around the world, mostly in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. It is a widely used language in many of the former Soviet Republics, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan. It is also used in many parts of Central Asia, such as Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. The Russian language is the official language of Russia and is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. It is also spoken in other parts of the world, such as the United States, Canada, and Israel. Russian is a very popular language in the world of business, particularly in the oil and gas industry. This is due to the fact that Russia has a large number of natural resources and is a major player in the global economy.

9/10 Japanese

Japanese is spoken by over 128 million people as a native language, making it the ninth-most spoken language in the world. It is most commonly spoken in Japan, where it is the official language, but it is also spoken by Japanese emigrants and their descendants in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Brazil, Peru, and Australia. Japanese is an East Asian language that belongs to the Japonic language family. Japanese has three main dialects – what’s called Standard Japanese, which is the official language and is used in formal settings, such as in media and education; the dialects of the Tokyo area; and the dialects of the Kansai area. The Tokyo dialect is the most widely spoken in Japan, and it is the dialect with the most influence on the Standard Japanese. The Kansai dialect is spoken primarily in the Kansai region of western Japan, which includes major cities such as Osaka and Kyoto. In addition to these dialects, there is also a form of Japanese used by the Ainu people, an indigenous population living in Hokkaido. Japanese is also used in the business world, particularly in East Asia.

10/10 Western Punjabi

Western Punjabi is a dialect of the Punjabi language, which is spoken by the majority of people in Punjab, a state in northern India and eastern Pakistan. It is the most widely spoken language in the region and is the main language of communication in businesses, government, and education. Western Punjabi is spoken by the majority of people in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh and by a minority population in Jammu & Kashmir. In Pakistan, it is spoken in the states of Punjab, Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Western Punjabi is spoken by approximately 95 million people worldwide, making it one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It is the second most commonly spoken language in Pakistan and the fourth most spoken language in India, with over 60 million speakers in the two countries combined. Western Punjabi is also spoken in countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia.

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