Knowing 10 Countries with the Most Languages in the World

Jakarta – Language is an important for human social interaction, and in various countries, there are more than one language spoken.

According to reports from the World Economic Forum, compiled by Ethnologue, World Atlas, and the World Bank, there are ten countries with the most languages. Then, Papua New Guinea tops the list with the most languages.

With 711 languages, Indonesia ranks second in the world in terms of the number of languages spoken.

Well, here's the detail list of countries with the most populous languages in the world:

This country has the most languages in the world, even more than the entire continent of Europe.

The rugged and remote geographical and topographical conditions of Papua New Guinea are among the primary factors for its linguistic diversity.

As the world's largest archipelago country with 1,340 ethnic groups, Indonesia boasts high linguistic diversity. There are 720 languages spoken across various regions in Indonesia.

This African country is home to 537 languages spoken by various ethnic groups within its territory.

India possesses a rich cultural and linguistic diversity. There are 458 languages spoken across various regions in India.

5. United States (355 languages)

Despite English being the official language of the United States, many other languages are spoken by immigrants and Native Americans.

6. Australia (312 languages)

This country has a long history with Indigenous populations who speak a variety of languages. Currently, there are 312 languages spoken in Australia.

7. China (307 languages)

Despite having the world's largest population, China has relatively lower linguistic diversity compared to other countries on this list.

Mexico boasts high linguistic diversity due to its long history and influence from various cultures.

This South American country is home to many languages spoken by various ethnic and tribal groups.

This African country has high linguistic diversity due to geographical and historical factors. Efforts are needed to preserve linguistic diversity worldwide, as each language holds significant cultural and historical value.