Know the Top 10 Most Spoken Languages Globally, See Where Indian Languages Stand

English is spoken as a first or second language in over 188 countries today. Let's find out the top 10 most spoken languages according to the latest Ethnologue 2025 report.

Hundreds of languages are spoken in the world. Various languages are used for mutual conversation in different countries. Today's world is more interconnected than ever before due to travel, the internet, and international trade. Language not only connects people but also promotes culture. But do you know which language is spoken the most in the world? Let's find out, according to the latest report from Ethnologue 2025, which are the top 10 most spoken languages?

Most Spoken Language In The World: See the List

Rank	Language	Number of Speakers
1	English	1.5 billion
2	Mandarin Chinese	1.2 billion
3	Hindi	609.1 million
4	Spanish	558.5 million
5	Standard Arabic	334.8 million
6	French	311.9 million
7	Bengali	284.3 million
8	Portuguese	266.6 million
9	Russian	253.4 million
10	Indonesian	252.4 million

Most Spoken Language: English Dominates

According to the data, English is the most spoken language in the world. Today, English has been adopted as a first or second language in over 188 countries. Therefore, English is used as the international language in most countries around the world. If only the number of native speakers is considered, then Mandarin (Chinese) still holds the top position, as over a billion people in China use it as their daily language.