Languages ranked by total number of speakers worldwide, combining native and second-language speakers. English is the most widely spoken language globally by total speakers, though Mandarin Chinese leads in native speakers.
About: Most Spoken Languages in the World
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Languages ranked by total number of speakers worldwide, combining native and second-language speakers. English is the most widely spoken language globally by total speakers, though Mandarin Chinese leads in native speakers.
Key Findings
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English leads with 1,500 in All Time.
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Average value in All Time: 614 · median: 435.
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Gap in All Time: English is 5.8× larger than Portuguese.
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
1,500
English
Total Speakers (Millions) · All Time
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Metrics
1
Total Speakers (Millions)
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Period
All Time
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by All Time value · vs. All Time| # | Category | All Time | All Time | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | English | 1,500 | 1,500 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Mandarin Chinese | 1,100 | 1,100 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Hindi | 600 | 600 | +0% |
| 4 | Spanish | 560 | 560 | +0% |
| 5 | French | 310 | 310 | +0% |
| 6 | Arabic | 310 | 310 | +0% |
| 7 | Bengali | 270 | 270 | +0% |
| 8 | Portuguese | 260 | 260 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — All Time
1,500
Maximum
260
Minimum
614
Average
435
Median
What This Data Shows
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