There are more than 7.9 billion people in the world, according to United Nations’ 2021 World Population Prospects. Each human being has unique thoughts, ideas, desires, and dreams. With so many humans thinking differently, it’s no surprise that different languages are being spoken worldwide. But how many?

Some claim there are 7,105 known languages globally, while others say there are currently 7,100 languages in the world. Statistics show that over 10,000 languages are spoken in the world.

Some languages have been dead for more than a thousand years, but new languages are born every day. A language is considered extinct when nobody speaks it anymore. One example of a dying language is Ainu, a tongue spoken by indigenous people in Japan. It has about 30 native speakers.

In this day and age, communication is essential in the world. To communicate effectively, it’s necessary to have a common language that everyone can understand. This is one reason why there are thousands of languages being spoken across the globe. Different regions speaking different tongues make communication difficult at times.

The most widely known and used language in the world is English. It’s become one of the most popular languages globally, and it’s spoken by over 1 billion people worldwide. Some countries like India, the United Kingdom, and the United States also identify their official language is English.

Language varies from region and country to country. The rule of syntax actions functioning as verbs is usually more common in some languages than others. These sentences function as statements, questions, or commands. There are also various dialects within each language. Some include English-Australian English, American English, Indian English, etc.

Did you know that Papua New Guinea holds the most languages in the world? Language is a vital part of human beings’ lives. It’s not only part of communication but also culture, art, and traditions. And it’s always wonderful to learn new things!