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How many languages are spoken in the world?

~7,100

How many languages are spoken in the world?

There are approximately 7,100 known living languages worldwide, according to Ethnologue. About 40% are endangered, with fewer than 1,000 speakers. The 10 most spoken languages are native languages for about 50% of humanity. One language goes extinct roughly every 2 weeks.

Source: Ethnologue, 27th Edition (2024)

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