The world's languages ranked by the number of native (first-language) speakers. This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.
| Rank ⇵ | Language ⇵ | Native Speakers ⇵ | Primary Region ⇵ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandarin Chinese | 939 Million | China, Taiwan |
| 2 | Spanish | 485 Million | Latin America, Spain |
| 3 | English | 380 Million | Global |
| 4 | Hindi | 345 Million | India |
| 5 | Bengali | 234 Million | Bangladesh, India |
| 6 | Portuguese | 236 Million | Brazil, Portugal |
| 7 | Russian | 147 Million | Russia |
| 8 | Japanese | 123 Million | Japan |
| 9 | Yue Chinese (Cantonese) | 86 Million | China, Hong Kong |
| 10 | Vietnamese | 85 Million | Vietnam |
| 11 | Turkish | 84 Million | Turkey |
| 12 | Wu Chinese | 81 Million | China |
| 13 | Marathi | 83 Million | India |
| 14 | Telugu | 83 Million | India |
| 15 | Korean | 81 Million | South/North Korea |
| 16 | French | 80 Million | France, Canada, Africa |
| 17 | Tamil | 78 Million | India, Sri Lanka |
| 18 | Egyptian Arabic | 77 Million | Egypt |
| 19 | Standard German | 75 Million | Germany, Austria |
| 20 | Urdu | 70 Million | Pakistan, India |
| 21 | Javanese | 68 Million | Indonesia |
| 22 | Punjabi (Western) | 66 Million | Pakistan |
| 23 | Italian | 64 Million | Italy |
| 24 | Gujarati | 57 Million | India |
| 25 | Persian (Farsi) | 57 Million | Iran |
| 26 | Bhojpuri | 53 Million | India |
| 27 | Hausa | 51 Million | Nigeria |
| 28 | Hakka Chinese | 44 Million | China |
| 29 | Kannada | 43 Million | India |
| 30 | Odia (Oriya) | 38 Million | India |