This is a ranking of languages by number of sovereign countries in which they are de jure or de facto official, co-official, an administrative or working language.

Jun 27, 2022 · Welcome to the ultimate A to Z list of languages! From Afrikaans to Zulu, this article presents an extensive overview of all the languages in the world.

Languages by continent and a list with the number of native speakers of the most widely spoken languages in the world.

Comprehensive language database covering 7,000+ languages spoken across 195 countries worldwide. Explore linguistic diversity from major world languages (English, Mandarin, Spanish, Hindi, Arabic) to …

More than 7,000 languages are spoken today. We explore exactly how many there are, their geographic distribution, and compare endangered languages with the world's largest languages.

Dec 29, 2025 · What is language? Why do humans use language? What are some different types of languages?

Explore the rich diversity of the world’s languages through our comprehensive A-Z index. Each letter below links to a page listing every language starting with that letter, complete with specific …

Jan 30, 2025 · Wondering how many languages are there today? Learn all about world languages and where they’re spoken with a helpful language guide.

Dec 1, 2025 · In 2025, there were big changes in the top languages to study, and Duolingo data suggests more shifts are already in progress. Read the full report!

Jan 4, 2023 · Ethnologue reports that there are 7,151 recognized languages in use, which are distinct from pidgins and creoles