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Number of world language speakers in 2020 (estimate)*
| Language | Number of those who spoke the language as a native, second, or foreign language, mln people | Number of countries where the language is spoken |
|---|---|---|
| English | Over 1800 | 118 |
| Chinese | Over 1400 | 38 |
| Hindi/Urdu | 766.8 | 11 |
| Spanish | 542.9 | 31 |
| Arabic | 390 | 58 |
| Indonesian/Malay | 305 | 20 |
| French | 297 | 53 |
| Portuguese | 281.2 | 15 |
| Bengali | 267.7 | 4 |
| Russian | 238 | 27 |
*According to the author.
