Languages

 

The World Atlas of Languages structures data around two dimensions:

  • Languages

  • Countries

According to the World Atlas of Languages' methodology, there are around 8324 languages, spoken or signed, documented by governments, public institutions and academic communities. Out of 8324, around 7000 languages are still in use.

Learn about the world’s languages and celebrate the global linguistic diversity by exploring the UNESCO World Atlas of Languages.

 

8325 languages found