Apparently, there’s no page on the net listing the languages of the world, sorted by the number of speakers – all languages. There are many lists of the biggest languages and that’s all. However, the information is available in Ethnologue, just we have to extract it. This was already done by Zeke Sikelianos and published here. I took this database and wrote a script to compile it to a sorted list.
The table shows the Ethnologue three-letter abbreviation and the name of the language, then the name of the country it’s associated to, and the complete population entry from the database. To have it sorted, the script extracts the biggest number mentioned in the text, not including numbers between parentheses. However, in some cases, year numbers are shown out from parentheses and may be chosen for sorting since there’s no bigger number in the entry. So, it’s not perfect.
The list contains 7469 languages totalling 7,441,243,311 speakers due to taking some L2 speakers into account twice.
cmn | Chinese, Mandarin | China | 840,000,000 in China (2000 census), increasing. 70% of Chinese language users speak a Mandarin dialect as L1. Population total all countries: 847,808,270. L2 users: 178,000,000 in China |
eng | English | United Kingdom | 55,600,000 in United Kingdom (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 335,491,748. L2 users: 1,500,000 in United Kingdom (Crystal 2003). L2 users worldwide: 505,000,000 |
spa | Spanish | Spain | 38,400,000 in Spain (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 398,931,840. L2 users: 7,490,000 in Spain (European Commission 2006). L2 users worldwide: 89,500,000 |
hin | Hindi | India | 258,000,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 260,333,620. L2 users: 120,000,000 in India (Wiesenfeld 1999) |
arb | Arabic, Standard | Saudi Arabia | 206,000,000 L1 speakers of all Arabic varieties (Wiesenfeld 1999). L2 users: 246,000,000 L2 speakers of all Arabic varieties (Wiesenfeld 1999) |
por | Portuguese | Portugal | 10,000,000 in Portugal (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 203,352,100 |
ben | Bengali | Bangladesh | 106,000,000 in Bangladesh (2011 census). Population total all countries: 189,261,200. L2 users: 19,200,000 in Bangladesh (2011 census) |
rus | Russian | Russian Federation | 137,000,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 166,167,860 |
ind | Indonesian | Indonesia | 22,800,000 in Indonesia (2000), increasing. Population total all countries: 23,200,480. L2 users: 140,000,000 in Indonesia |
jpn | Japanese | Japan | 127,000,000 in Japan (2010). Population total all countries: 128,056,940 |
urd | Urdu | Pakistan | 10,000,000 in Pakistan (1998 census). Population total all countries: 64,035,800. L2 users: 94,000,000 in Pakistan (1999) |
fra | French | France | 60,000,000 in France (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 75,916,150. L2 users worldwide: 87,000,000 (Francophonie 2007) |
jav | Javanese | Indonesia | 84,300,000 in Indonesia (2000 census). 25,000 in south Sulawesi, and 69,000,000 on Java, 500,000 of them being in Banten region and 2,500,000 in Cirebon region of Java. Population total all countries: 84,308,740 |
deu | German, Standard | Germany | 69,800,000 in Germany (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 78,093,980. L2 users: 8,000,000 in Germany (European Commission 2012) |
wuu | Chinese, Wu | China | 77,200,000 in China (1984). Population total all countries: 77,202,480 |
kor | Korean | South Korea | 48,400,000 in Korea, South (2010). Population total all countries: 77,155,030 |
tel | Telugu | India | 73,800,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 74,049,000. L2 users: 5,000,000 in India |
vie | Vietnamese | Viet Nam | 65,800,000 in Viet Nam (1999 census). Population total all countries: 67,778,030. Ethnic population: 73,600,000 (2009 census) |
mar | Marathi | India | 71,700,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 71,780,660. L2 users: 3,000,000 in India |
tur | Turkish | Turkey | 66,500,000 in Turkey (European Commission 2006). Population total all countries: 70,890,130. L2 users: 350,000 in Turkey (European Commission 2006) |
tam | Tamil | India | 60,700,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 68,776,460. L2 users: 8,000,000 in India |
ita | Italian | Italy | 57,700,000 in Italy (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 63,783,247 |
pnb | Punjabi, Western | Pakistan | 60,600,000 in Pakistan (2000). Population total all countries: 62,613,000 |
yue | Chinese, Yue | China | 52,000,000 in China (1984). Population total all countries: 62,221,560 |
arz | Arabic, Egyptian Spoken | Egypt | 52,500,000 in Egypt (2006). Population total all countries: 55,039,000 |
pbu | Pashto, Northern | Pakistan | 18,700,000 in Pakistan (2013 SIL). Population total all countries: 21,038,000. Ethnic population: Possibly 49,600,000 Pashto in all countries |
pes | Persian, Iranian | Iran | 45,000,000 in Iran (2011), increasing. 800,000 Eastern Farsi in Khorasan speak dialects which are transitional with Iranian Persian. Population total all countries: 47,408,100 |
guj | Gujarati | India | 45,700,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 46,636,510 |
nan | Chinese, Min Nan | China | 25,700,000 in China (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Population total all countries: 46,619,500 |
fil | Filipino | Philippines | L2 users: 45,000,000 (2013). Widely spoken as L2 |
cjy | Chinese, Jinyu | China | 45,000,000 (1995) |
lmn | Lambadi | India | 4,150,000 (2001 census). Ethnic population: Estimates range up to 40,000,000 for the total group |
tha | Thai | Thailand | 20,200,000 in Thailand (2000). 400,000 Khorat. 4,700,000 mother-tongue Thai are ethnic Chinese, or 80% of the Chinese (1984). Population total all countries: 20,396,930. L2 users: 40,000,000 in Thailand (2001 A. Diller) |
bho | Bhojpuri | India | 37,800,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 39,716,000 |
pol | Polish | Poland | 36,600,000 in Poland (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 38,636,480 |
kan | Kannada | India | 37,700,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 37,739,040. L2 users: 9,000,000 in India |
ukr | Ukrainian | Ukraine | 32,000,000 in Ukraine (2001 census). Population total all countries: 34,868,740. Ethnic population: 37,500,000 (2001 census) |
hsn | Chinese, Xiang | China | 36,000,000 in China (1984). Population total all countries: 36,000,290 |
sun | Sunda | Indonesia | 34,000,000 (2000 census) |
mai | Maithili | India | 30,000,000 in India (2000 SIL). Population total all countries: 33,890,000. 12,000,000 monolinguals (1998) |
mal | Malayalam | India | 33,000,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 33,590,300 |
ory | Oriya | India | 32,100,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 32,137,870 |
mya | Burmese | Myanmar | 32,000,000 in Myanmar (2000 D. Bradley), increasing. 250,000 Beik, 20,000 Yaw (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 32,035,300. L2 users: 10,000,000 in Myanmar. Minority peoples throughout the country |
ugn | Ugandan Sign Language | Uganda | 160,000 (2008 WFD). 160,316–840,000 deaf (2008 WFD, citing various sources). 528,000–800,000 deaf (Lule and Wallin 2010, citing various sources). Over 700,000 deaf adults (Oluoch 2010, citing 2002 Uganda Bureau of Statistics). Figures range from 0.5%–2.7% of the general population of approx. 31,000,000 |
hak | Chinese, Hakka | China | 25,700,000 in China (1984). Population total all countries: 30,082,810 |
gaz | Oromo, West Central | Ethiopia | 8,920,000 (1994 census). 25,500,000 all Oromo speakers in Ethiopia (2007 census). Population total all countries: 8,922,200. Ethnic population: 30,000,000 |
pcm | Pidgin, Nigerian | Nigeria | 30,000,000 including L1 and L2 speakers |
pan | Punjabi, Eastern | India | 28,200,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 29,514,770 |
arq | Arabic, Algerian Spoken | Algeria | 26,000,000 in Algeria (2012 Sherbrooke University), increasing. Population total all countries: 26,697,000. L2 users: 3,000,000 in Algeria |
gax | Oromo, Borana-Arsi-Guji | Ethiopia | 3,630,000 in Ethiopia. 25,500,000 all Oromo speakers in Ethiopia (2007 census). Population total all countries: 3,949,600 |
hae | Oromo, Eastern | Ethiopia | 4,530,000 (1994 census). 25,500,000 all Oromo speakers in Ethiopia (2007 census) |
hau | Hausa | Nigeria | 18,500,000 in Nigeria (1991 SIL). Population total all countries: 25,109,000. L2 users: 15,000,000 in Nigeria |
tgl | Tagalog | Philippines | 21,500,000 in Philippines (2000 census). Population total all countries: 24,310,000 |
uzn | Uzbek, Northern | Uzbekistan | 21,300,000 in Uzbekistan (2014 World Factbook). Population total all countries: 24,039,250. Ethnic population: 22,900,000 (2014 World Factbook) |
ron | Romanian | Romania | 19,900,000 in Romania (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 23,681,610 |
nld | Dutch | Netherlands | 15,700,000 in Netherlands (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 21,944,690 |
amh | Amharic | Ethiopia | 21,600,000 in Ethiopia (2007 census). Population total all countries: 21,811,600. 14,800,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 4,000,000 in Ethiopia |
ary | Arabic, Moroccan Spoken | Morocco | 18,800,000 in Morocco (1995). Population total all countries: 21,048,900. L2 users: 5,000,000 in Morocco |
gan | Chinese, Gan | China | 20,600,000 (1984) |
snd | Sindhi | Pakistan | 18,500,000 in Pakistan (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Population total all countries: 20,270,500 |
kmr | Kurdish, Northern | Turkey | 15,000,000 in Turkey (McCarus 2009), decreasing. Very provisional figures for Northern Kurdish speaker population. Population total all countries: 20,222,890. 3,000,000 monolinguals. Especially in Hakkari and Shirnak provinces |
skr | Saraiki | Pakistan | 20,000,000 in Pakistan (2013). Population total all countries: 20,068,000 |
bns | Bundeli | India | 3,070,000 (2001 census). Population estimates range up to 20,000,000 |
yor | Yoruba | Nigeria | 18,900,000 in Nigeria (Johnstone 1993). Population total all countries: 19,380,800. L2 users: 2,000,000 in Nigeria |
aec | Arabic, Sa’idi Spoken | Egypt | 19,000,000 (2006) |
azb | Azerbaijani, South | Iran | 15,500,000 in Iran (2010). Population total all countries: 16,913,280. Ethnic population: 18,700,000. L2 users: Used as L2 in Northwestern Iran |
ibo | Igbo | Nigeria | 18,000,000 (Wiesenfeld 1999) |
apd | Arabic, Sudanese Spoken | Sudan | 15,000,000 in Sudan (1991). Population now divided between Sudan and South Sudan. Population total all countries: 16,867,000. L2 users: Used as an L1 or L2 by over 29 million people in Sudan (2013 A. Persson) |
bgc | Haryanvi | India | 8,000,000 (2001 census). Ethnic population: 16,000,000 (1992 SIL) |
zlm | Malay | Malaysia | 10,500,000 in Malaysia (2004 census). 10 million in Peninsular Malaysia, 506,000 in Sarawak, and 30,000 in Labuan. Population total all countries: 15,848,500. L2 users: 3,000,000 in Malaysia |
ceb | Cebuano | Philippines | 15,800,000 in Philippines (2000 census). Population total all countries: 15,810,000 |
zul | Zulu | South Africa | 11,600,000 in South Africa (2011 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 11,969,100. L2 users: 15,700,000 in South Africa |
sin | Sinhala | Sri Lanka | 15,500,000 in Sri Lanka (2007). Population total all countries: 15,613,980. L2 users: 2,000,000 in Sri Lanka (1997) |
swh | Swahili | Tanzania | 15,000,000 in Tanzania (2012), increasing. Population total all countries: 15,437,390. L2 users: Probably over 80% of rural people are L2 users; they use the local language for most activities, but Swahili [swh] with outsiders |
npi | Nepali | Nepal | 12,300,000 in Nepal (2011 census), increasing. 143,000 Achhami, 273,000 Baitadeli, 67,600 Bajhangi, 10,700 Bajureli, 490 Dadeldhuri, 3,100 Dailekhi, 5,930 Darchuleli, and 11,800,000 Nepali (2011 census). Population total all countries: 15,360,100 |
acm | Arabic, Mesopotamian Spoken | Iraq | 11,500,000 in Iraq. Population total all countries: 15,100,000 |
tts | Thai, Northeastern | Thailand | 15,000,000 (1983 SIL). At least 1,000,000 in Bangkok. Kalerng has a few thousand speakers (1990 A. Diller) |
rkt | Rangpuri | Bangladesh | 10,000,000 in Bangladesh (2007). Population total all countries: 15,000,000 |
som | Somali | Somalia | 6,460,000 in Somalia (2002). Population total all countries: 14,762,900 |
apc | Arabic, North Levantine Spoken | Syria | 8,800,000 in Syria (1991). Population total all countries: 14,761,540 |
khm | Khmer, Central | Cambodia | 12,900,000 in Cambodia (2008 census). Population total all countries: 14,224,500. L2 users: 1,000,000 in Cambodia |
bar | Bavarian | Austria | 7,830,000 in Austria (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 14,089,000 |
mag | Magahi | India | 14,000,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 14,035,600 |
ell | Greek | Greece | 10,700,000 in Greece (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 13,391,140 |
hne | Chhattisgarhi | India | 13,300,000 (2001 census) |
ctg | Chittagonian | Bangladesh | 13,000,000 (2006 SIL) |
fub | Fulfulde, Adamawa | Cameroon | 669,000 in Cameroon (1986). Possibly 13,000,000 speakers of all Fulfulde varieties. Population total all countries: 929,500 |
kaz | Kazakh | Kazakhstan | 10,300,000 in Kazakhstan (2001 census). Population total all countries: 12,881,960 |
asm | Assamese | India | 12,800,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 12,828,220 |
dcc | Deccan | India | 12,800,000 (2000) |
hun | Hungarian | Hungary | 9,840,000 in Hungary (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 12,605,590 |
fuv | Fulfulde, Nigerian | Nigeria | 11,500,000 in Nigeria (2000), increasing. 340,000 in Sokoto. Population total all countries: 11,585,000 |
aeb | Arabic, Tunisian Spoken | Tunisia | 10,800,000 in Tunisia (2014 census). Population total all countries: 11,206,900 |
xho | Xhosa | South Africa | 8,150,000 in South Africa (2011 census). Population total all countries: 8,177,300. L2 users: 11,000,000 in South Africa |
rmy | Romani, Vlax | Romania | 242,000 in Romania (2002 census). 6,000,000 to 11,000,000 Gypsies in the world (1987 I. Hancock). Population total all countries: 484,780 |
pbt | Pashto, Southern | Afghanistan | 6,000,000 in Afghanistan (2008). Population total all countries: 10,780,000 |
sna | Shona | Zimbabwe | 10,700,000 in Zimbabwe (Chebanne and Nthapelelang 2000). 4,500,000 Karanga (Chebanne and Nthapelelang 2000), 1,700,000 Korekore (Chebanne and Nthapelelang 2000), 3,200,000 Zezuru (Chebanne and Nthapelelang 2000), 1,300,000 Shona. Population total all countries: 10,741,700. L2 users: 1,800,000 in Zimbabwe (Chebanne 2000) |
mnc | Manchu | China | 20 (Bradley 2007). Some additional semi-speakers in 3 remote villages (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 10,700,000 (2000 census) |
ces | Czech | Czech Republic | 10,400,000 in Czech Republic (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 10,619,340 |
uig | Uyghur | China | 10,100,000 in China (2010 census). Population total all countries: 10,416,910. Some are monolingual |
mnp | Chinese, Min Bei | China | 10,300,000 in China (1984). Population total all countries: 10,304,000 |
syl | Sylheti | Bangladesh | 7,000,000 in Bangladesh. Population total all countries: 10,300,000. L2 users: 1,500,000 in Bangladesh |
afr | Afrikaans | South Africa | 6,860,000 in South Africa (2011 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 7,096,810. L2 users: 10,300,000 in South Africa |
run | Rundi | Burundi | 10,000,000 in Burundi (2006 World Factbook), increasing. Population total all countries: 10,150,000. 4,000,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 10,000,000 |
nya | Chichewa | Malawi | 7,000,000 in Malawi (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Population total all countries: 10,036,700 |
bam | Bamanankan | Mali | 4,000,000 in Mali (2012 V. Vydrin), increasing. 75,000 Ganadugu (Vanderaa 1991), 164,000 Wasulu (2009 census). Population total all countries: 4,072,040. L2 users: 10,000,000 in Mali (2012 V. Vydrine) |
nds | Saxon, Low | Germany | 1,000. 10,000,000 understand it in Germany, but many fewer are native speakers (1996 R. Hahn) |
ars | Arabic, Najdi Spoken | Saudi Arabia | 8,000,000 in Saudi Arabia. Population total all countries: 9,870,000 |
prs | Dari | Afghanistan | 7,600,000 in Afghanistan (2011 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 9,600,000. Ethnic population: 7,600,000. L2 users: All other language groups have Dari speakers, especially those who live in the city of Kabul |
bjj | Kanauji | India | 9,500,000 (2001 USCWM) |
swe | Swedish | Sweden | 8,840,000 in Sweden (European Commission 2012). 5,000 speakers of Gutniska (1998 S. Håkansson), and 30,000 of Jamska. Population total all countries: 9,197,090 |
cdo | Chinese, Min Dong | China | 8,820,000 in China (2000). Population total all countries: 9,115,930 |
swc | Swahili, Congo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. L2 users: 9,100,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1991 UBS) |
nso | Sotho, Northern | South Africa | 4,620,000 in South Africa (2011 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 4,631,000. L2 users: 9,100,000 in South Africa |
mww | Hmong Daw | China | 233,000 in China (2004). Population total all countries: 1,698,400. Ethnic population: All Hmong in China: 8,950,000 (2000 census) |
hms | Miao, Southern Qiandong | China | 500,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995). All Miao in China: 8,950,000 (2000 census) |
srp | Serbian | Serbia | 6,620,000 in Serbia (2002 census). Population total all countries: 8,638,906 |
aka | Akan | Ghana | 8,300,000 in Ghana (2004 SIL). Population includes 2,800,000 Asante Twi, 1,900,000 Fante, 555,000 Akuapem Twi (2004). Population total all countries: 8,314,600. L2 users: 1,000,000 in Ghana |
tjs | Tujia, Southern | China | 1,500 (Brassett and Brassett 2005), decreasing. Monolinguals are mainly women, children, and older adults. Ethnic population: 8,030,000 (2000 census). Includes 70,000 in Northern Tujia |
tji | Tujia, Northern | China | 70,000 (Brassett and Brassett 2005). Regularly used but increasingly the young prefer to speak Chinese and are encouraged by their parents. In most areas children acquire a passive knowledge only. No longer used in southeastern Sichuan, northeastern Guizhou, and southwestern Hubei provinces. No longer used or moribund in northwestern Hunan and severely endangered in the remaining areas (Bradley 2007). 100 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 8,030,000 (2000 census). Ethnic population includes 1,500 speakers of Southern Tujia [tjs] |
azj | Azerbaijani, North | Azerbaijan | 6,100,000 in Azerbaijan (2007 census). Population total all countries: 7,313,660. 4,000,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 6,230,000. L2 users: 8,000,000 in Azerbaijan |
bel | Belarusan | Belarus | 2,220,000 in Belarus (2009 census). The majority of Belarusans speak Russian [rus] as their L1. Population total all countries: 3,188,730. Ethnic population: 7,960,000 (2009 census) |
tgk | Tajiki | Tajikistan | 6,380,000 in Tajikistan (2010 census). Population total all countries: 7,864,250. Ethnic population: 6,370,000 (2010 census) |
bul | Bulgarian | Bulgaria | 7,020,000 in Bulgaria (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 7,799,970 |
hat | Haitian | Haiti | 6,960,000 in Haiti (2001). Population total all countries: 7,731,240 |
ayn | Arabic, Sanaani Spoken | Yemen | 7,600,000 (1996) |
tuk | Turkmen | Turkmenistan | 3,430,000 in Turkmenistan (1995). Population total all countries: 7,561,110. Ethnic population: 3,470,000 (1995) |
plt | Malagasy, Plateau | Madagascar | 7,520,000 in Madagascar (2006). Population total all countries: 7,529,640 |
kin | Rwanda | Rwanda | 6,490,000 in Rwanda (1998). Population total all countries: 7,189,900 |
acq | Arabic, Ta’izzi-Adeni Spoken | Yemen | 6,760,000 in Yemen (1996). Population total all countries: 7,078,500 |
ilo | Ilocano | Philippines | 6,920,000 in Philippines (2000 census). Population total all countries: 7,016,400 |
lin | Lingala | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,040,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 2,141,300. L2 users: 7,000,000 L2 speakers together with Bangala [bxg] (Wiesenfeld 1999) |
dyu | Jula | Côte d’Ivoire | 1,500,000 in Côte d’Ivoire (2012 V. Vydrin). Population total all countries: 2,550,000. L2 users: 7,000,000 in Côte d’Ivoire (2012 V. Vydrin) |
vah | Varhadi-Nagpuri | India | 6,970,000 (1995) |
tir | Tigrigna | Ethiopia | 4,320,000 in Ethiopia (2007 census). Population total all countries: 6,915,000. 2,820,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 147,000 in Ethiopia |
mad | Madura | Indonesia | 6,770,000 in Indonesia (2000 census), decreasing. 86,000 Bawean. 2000 census reports large population decrease. Due to intermarriage, language attitudes, and other socioeconomic issues, the Madurese population is likely underreported. Population total all countries: 6,770,900 |
ckb | Kurdish, Central | Iraq | 3,500,000 in Iraq (2009). Population total all countries: 6,750,000 |
kik | Gikuyu | Kenya | 6,623,000 (2009 census), increasing |
pst | Pashto, Central | Pakistan | 6,520,000 (2013 SIL) |
ajp | Arabic, South Levantine Spoken | Jordan | 3,500,000 in Jordan (1996). Population total all countries: 6,466,000 |
gsw | German, Swiss | Switzerland | 4,490,000 in Switzerland (2012 census). Population total all countries: 6,319,000 |
lua | Luba-Kasai | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 6,300,000 (1991 UBS). L2 users: 700,000 |
ayp | Arabic, North Mesopotamian Spoken | Iraq | 5,400,000 in Iraq (1992). Population total all countries: 6,300,000 |
sat | Santhali | India | 5,940,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 6,228,500 |
nod | Thai, Northern | Thailand | 6,000,000 in Thailand (1983 SIL). Population total all countries: 6,029,500 |
acw | Arabic, Hijazi Spoken | Saudi Arabia | 6,000,000 in Saudi Arabia (1996). Population total all countries: 6,023,900 |
umb | Umbundu | Angola | 6,000,000 (2012 World Factbook) |
ins | Indian Sign Language | India | 5,930,000 in India (2014 IMB). Possibly over 10 million profoundly deaf, assuming 0.6%–1.2% of the general population (over 1.21 billion according to the 2011 census), which is a typical range for developing countries |
hye | Armenian | Armenia | 3,140,000 in Armenia (2001 census). Population total all countries: 5,900,080 |
hil | Hiligaynon | Philippines | 5,770,000 in Philippines (2000 census) |
nap | Napoletano-Calabrese | Italy | 5,700,000 (2002) |
sot | Sotho, Southern | Lesotho | 1,770,000 in Lesotho (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Population total all countries: 5,634,000 |
rwr | Marwari | India | 5,600,000 in India (2007 SIL). Population total all countries: 5,622,600 |
hrv | Croatian | Croatia | 4,200,000 in Croatia (European Commission 2006). Population total all countries: 5,609,290 |
kab | Kabyle | Algeria | 5,000,000 in Algeria (2012). Population total all countries: 5,586,000 |
kas | Kashmiri | India | 5,360,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 5,580,830 |
mup | Malvi | India | 5,560,000 (2001 census). 1,110,000 monolinguals |
min | Minangkabau | Indonesia | 5,530,000 (2007). 500,000 in Jakarta |
dan | Danish | Denmark | 5,380,000 in Denmark (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 5,520,860 |
suk | Sukuma | Tanzania | 5,430,000 (2006), increasing |
fin | Finnish | Finland | 5,100,000 in Finland (European Commission 2012). 30,000 speakers of Tornedalen Finnish. Population total all countries: 5,392,180 |
afb | Arabic, Gulf Spoken | Kuwait | 1,000,000 in Kuwait (2014). Population total all countries: 5,342,000 |
tat | Tatar | Russian Federation | 4,280,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population may include L2 speakers. Population total all countries: 5,157,010. Ethnic population: 5,310,000 (2010 census) |
heb | Hebrew | Israel | 4,850,000 in Israel (1998). Spoken by all Israelis as L1 or L2. Some who use it as L1 now in Israel learned it as L2 originally. Population total all countries: 5,302,770 |
slk | Slovak | Slovakia | 4,750,000 in Slovakia (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 5,187,740 |
tsn | Tswana | Botswana | 1,070,000 in Botswana (Johnstone 1993). Population total all countries: 5,181,700. L2 users: 150,000 in Botswana |
cat | Catalan | Spain | 3,750,000 in Spain (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 4,079,420. L2 users: 5,150,000 in Spain (European Commission 2012) |
mtr | Mewari | India | 5,100,000 (2001 census) |
mos | Mòoré | Burkina Faso | 5,000,000 in Burkina Faso. 15,700 Yana (1991). Population total all countries: 5,075,300 |
bug | Bugis | Indonesia | 5,000,000 in Indonesia (2000 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 5,017,800. L2 users: 500,000 in Indonesia |
kng | Koongo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3,000,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1982 UBS). Population total all countries: 5,016,500. L2 users: 5,000,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo |
gpe | Ghanaian Pidgin English | Ghana | 5,000,000 (2011 V. Velupillai). L2 users: 2,000 (1990 UBS) |
hrx | Hunsrik | Brazil | 3,000,000 in Brazil. Ethnic population: 5,000,000 |
bgp | Balochi, Eastern | Pakistan | 1,800,000 in Pakistan (1998). 5,000,000 including L2 users of all Balochi languages. Population total all countries: 1,800,800 |
bew | Betawi | Indonesia | 5,000,000 (2000 census). Population count imprecise due to vague ethnic and linguistic definition of ‘Betawi’ |
vmf | Mainfränkisch | Germany | 4,910,000 (2006) |
gug | Guaraní, Paraguayan | Paraguay | 4,650,000 in Paraguay (1995), decreasing. Population total all countries: 4,850,000. 2,500,000 monolinguals (2002 census) |
nor | Norwegian | Norway | 4,640,000 in Norway. Population total all countries: 4,741,780 |
scn | Sicilian | Italy | 4,700,000 (2002) |
czh | Chinese, Huizhou | China | 4,600,000 (2000 census). Jixi dialect: 988,000; Xiuyi dialect: 861,000; Qide dialect: 798,000; Yanzhou dialect: 638,000; Jingzhan dialect: 134,000 |
bod | Tibetan, Central | China | 1,070,000 in China (1990 census). 570,000 Dbus, 460,000 Gtsang, 40,000 Mngahris out of 4,593,000 in the official nationality. Population total all countries: 1,172,940. 920,000 monolinguals |
cts | Bikol, Northern Catanduanes | Philippines | 77,500 (2000 census). Speakers of all Bikol languages: 4,580,000 (2000 census). L2 users: Used by those intermarrying with local speakers and for business purposes |
fbl | Bikol, West Albay | Philippines | 260,000 (2009 SIL). Speakers of all Bikol languages: 4,580,000 (2000 census). 0 monolinguals |
ubl | Bikol, Buhi’non | Philippines | 73,600 (2009 SIL). Speakers of all Bikol languages: 4,580,000 (2000 census). 0 monolinguals |
bto | Bikol, Rinconada | Philippines | 234,000 (2000 census), increasing. Speakers of all Bikol languages: 4,580,000 (2000 census). 2,300 monolinguals. Monolingual speakers are elderly; boast of their identity as Rinconada. Ethnic population: 320,000. L2 users: Used by those intermarrying with locals |
bln | Bikol, Southern Catanduanes | Philippines | 135,000 (2000 census). Speakers of all Bikol languages: 4,580,000 (2000 census) |
bcl | Bikol, Central | Philippines | 2,500,000 (1990 census), increasing. Speakers of all Bikol languages: 4,580,000 (2000 census). L2 users: Also used by migrants and those who marry into the area as L2 |
rbl | Bikol, Miraya | Philippines | 300,000 (2009 SIL). Speakers of all Bikol languages: 4,580,000 (2000 census). 0 monolinguals |
lbl | Bikol, Libon | Philippines | 68,800 (2009 SIL). Speakers of all Bikol languages: 4,580,000 (2000 census). 0 monolinguals |
sou | Thai, Southern | Thailand | 4,500,000 (2006 Mahidol University) |
ibb | Ibibio | Nigeria | 1,500,000 (1998 B. Connell). L2 users: 4,500,000 (2013 SIL) |
quz | Quechua, Cusco | Peru | 1,500,000 (1989 UBS). Total Quechua in Peru 3,500,000–4,400,000 including Quechua I 750,000, Quechua II 2,680,000 (2000 W. Adelaar). 300,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,500,000 |
eus | Basque | Spain | 468,000 in Spain (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 545,872. Ethnic population: 2,000,000 residents of 3 provinces of Basque territory; 25% born outside territory, 40% in territory born to Basque parents. 4,400,000 in Spain have Basque surname; 19% live in Basque country |
kir | Kyrgyz | Kyrgyzstan | 3,830,000 in Kyrgyzstan (2009 census). Population total all countries: 4,331,020. Ethnic population: 3,800,000 (2009 census) |
ayl | Arabic, Libyan Spoken | Libya | 4,000,000 in Libya (2006), increasing. Population total all countries: 4,320,500 |
aii | Assyrian Neo-Aramaic | Iraq | 30,000 in Iraq (1994). Population total all countries: 232,300. Ethnic population: 4,250,000 (1994) |
kat | Georgian | Georgia | 3,900,000 in Georgia (1993 UBS). Population total all countries: 4,237,010. Ethnic population: 3,980,000 (1993 UBS) |
brh | Brahui | Pakistan | 4,000,000 in Pakistan (2011). Population total all countries: 4,220,000 |
ktu | Kituba | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 4,200,000 (1990 UBS). L2 users: 800,000 |
luo | Dholuo | Kenya | 4,044,000 in Kenya (2009 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 4,184,000 |
lug | Ganda | Uganda | 4,130,000 (2002 census), increasing. L2 users: 1,000,000 (Wiesenfeld 1999). Most widely spoken L2 in Uganda besides English [eng] |
bem | Bemba | Zambia | 3,810,000 in Zambia (2010 census), decreasing. 3,730,000 Bemba, 12,800 Chishinga, 37,900 Kabende, 15,000 Lunda, 1,680 Mukulu, 11,500 Unga (2010 census). Population total all countries: 4,110,000 |
tso | Tsonga | South Africa | 2,280,000 in South Africa (2011 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 4,009,000. L2 users: 3,400,000 in South Africa |
lou | Louisiana Creole | United States | 70,000 (Neumann-Holzschuh 1985). Ethnic population: 4,000,000 (1997 M. Melançon) |
kri | Krio | Sierra Leone | 473,000 in Sierra Leone (1993). Population total all countries: 495,600. L2 users: 4,000,000 in Sierra Leone (1987 F. Jones). L2 users prefer indigenous languages for informal situations |
kmb | Kimbundu | Angola | 4,000,000 (2012 World Factbook) |
tpi | Tok Pisin | Papua New Guinea | 122,000 (2004 SIL). 50,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 4,000,000 |
wol | Wolof | Senegal | 3,930,000 in Senegal (2006). Population total all countries: 3,976,500 |
rmt | Domari | Iran | 1,340,000 in Iran (2000). Population total all countries: 3,952,810 |
lmo | Lombard | Italy | 3,600,000 in Italy (2002). Population total all countries: 3,903,000 |
wry | Merwari | India | 3,900,000 (2001 census) |
shi | Tachelhit | Morocco | 3,890,000 in Morocco (2004 census). Population total all countries: 3,896,000 |
kam | Kamba | Kenya | 3,893,000 (2009 census), increasing. L2 users: 600,000 |
vec | Venetian | Italy | 3,800,000 in Italy (2002). Population total all countries: 3,852,500 |
myi | Mina | India | 3,800,000 (IMA 1997) |
bcc | Balochi, Southern | Pakistan | 2,770,000 in Pakistan (1998). Population total all countries: 3,773,000 |
fuc | Pulaar | Senegal | 2,740,000 in Senegal (2006). Population total all countries: 3,691,000 |
gom | Konkani, Goan | India | 3,630,000 in India (2000). Population total all countries: 3,633,900 |
emk | Maninkakan, Eastern | Guinea | 3,000,000 in Guinea (2012 V. Vydrin). 73,500 Wasulu. Population total all countries: 3,531,800. L2 users: L2 for a considerable part of non-Manding population of Guinea, especially in the Guinée Forestière Region |
bjn | Banjar | Indonesia | 3,500,000 in Indonesia (2000 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 3,505,000 |
ace | Aceh | Indonesia | 3,500,000 in Indonesia (2000 census). Population total all countries: 3,500,032 |
bxg | Bangala | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Few L1 speakers. L2 users: 3,500,000 (1991 UBS) |
bta | Bata | Nigeria | 150,000 in Nigeria (1992). 3,500,000 Bwaatye (Bata and Bacama [bcy]) (2006 census). Population total all countries: 152,500 |
aln | Albanian, Gheg | Serbia | 1,630,000 in Serbia. Population total all countries: 3,438,800. Ethnic population: 2,000,000 (1998 Los Angeles Times) |
mvf | Mongolian, Peripheral | China | 3,380,000 in China (1982). Population includes 299,000 Chakhar, 317,000 Bairin, 1,347,000 Khorain, 593,00 Karachin, 123,000 Ordos, 34,000 Ejine. 2,500,000 monolinguals |
ban | Bali | Indonesia | 3,330,000 (2000 census). 7,000 in South Sulawesi. Includes immigrant speakers in west Nusa Tenggara, west Lombok Islands |
bhb | Bhili | India | 3,310,000 (2001 census) |
shn | Shan | Myanmar | 3,200,000 in Myanmar (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). 350,000 Tai Mao (1990 A. Diller). Population total all countries: 3,295,000. L2 users: Minority speakers in Shan State |
sck | Sadri | India | 3,290,000 in India (2001 census). 2,050,000 Sadani, 1,243,000 Nagpuria. Population total all countries: 3,291,180 |
lao | Lao | Laos | 3,070,000 in Laos (2005 census). Population total all countries: 3,273,180. L2 users: 800,000 in Laos |
mzn | Mazanderani | Iran | 3,270,000 (1993), decreasing. Some monolinguals in rural areas |
glk | Gilaki | Iran | 3,270,000 (1993), decreasing. 2,000 Galeshi |
knc | Kanuri, Central | Nigeria | 3,000,000 in Nigeria (Gunnemark and Kenrick 1985). Population total all countries: 3,240,500. L2 users: 500,000 in Nigeria |
mey | Hassaniyya | Mauritania | 2,770,000 in Mauritania (2006), increasing. Population total all countries: 3,218,190 |
jam | Jamaican Creole English | Jamaica | 2,670,000 in Jamaica (2001). Population total all countries: 3,205,000 |
yao | Yao | Malawi | 2,200,000 in Malawi. Population total all countries: 3,116,000 |
ewe | Éwé | Ghana | 2,250,000 in Ghana (2003), increasing. Population total all countries: 3,112,000. L2 users: 500,000 in Ghana |
mui | Musi | Indonesia | 3,105,000 (2000 census) |
czo | Chinese, Min Zhong | China | 3,100,000 (2000 census) |
vmw | Makhuwa | Mozambique | 3,090,000 (2006) |
awa | Awadhi | India | 2,530,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 3,032,000 |
lit | Lithuanian | Lithuania | 2,800,000 in Lithuania (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 3,001,430 |
bzs | Brazilian Sign Language | Brazil | 3,000,000 use Brazilian Sign Language as their first language of communication |
sdh | Kurdish, Southern | Iran | 3,000,000 in Iran (Fattah 2000) |
msi | Malay, Sabah | Malaysia | L2 users: 3,000,000 (2013 SIL). Mostly second-language speakers, but growing number of L1 speakers |
hno | Hindko, Northern | Pakistan | 1,880,000 (1981 census), increasing. Total Hindko in Pakistan 3,000,000 (1993) |
egl | Emilian | Italy | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 3,000,000 |
gdx | Godwari | India | 3,000,000 (2001 census) |
swv | Shekhawati | India | 3,000,000 (2002 L. Gusain) |
diq | Zazaki, Southern | Turkey | 1,500,000 (Paul 1998), decreasing. A few elderly monolinguals. Ethnic population: 3,000,000 (Paul 1998) |
sid | Sidamo | Ethiopia | 2,980,000 (2007 census). 2,530,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 101,000 |
uzs | Uzbek, Southern | Afghanistan | 2,910,000 in Afghanistan (2011 UNSD), increasing. Population total all countries: 2,961,980. 1,000,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,910,000 |
pcc | Bouyei | China | 2,600,000 in China (2000 census). Population total all countries: 2,649,200. Ethnic population: 2,950,000 (2000 census) |
fuf | Pular | Guinea | 2,550,000 in Guinea (Vanderaa 1991). Population total all countries: 2,929,200 |
gbm | Garhwali | India | 2,920,000 (2000 SIL) |
bfy | Bagheli | India | 2,860,000 in India (2001 census) |
quh | Quechua, South Bolivian | Bolivia | 2,780,000 in Bolivia (1987). Population total all countries: 2,785,120 |
gno | Gondi, Northern | India | 1,950,000 (1997 BSI). 2,630,000 all Gondi |
meo | Malay, Kedah | Malaysia | 2,600,000 in Malaysia (2004) |
ayr | Aymara, Central | Bolivia | 2,098,000 in Bolivia (2006 PIB). Population total all countries: 2,589,000 |
tum | Tumbuka | Malawi | 2,200,000 in Malawi (2010 census). Population total all countries: 2,566,000 |
war | Waray-Waray | Philippines | 2,560,000 (2000 census) |
cpx | Chinese, Pu-Xian | China | 2,520,000 in China (2000). Population total all countries: 2,558,800 |
wbr | Wagdi | India | 2,510,000 (2001 census). L2 users: Merchants and government workers use it as L2 |
phr | Pahari-Potwari | Pakistan | 2,500,000 in Pakistan (Lothers and Lothers 2007) |
tzm | Tamazight, Central Atlas | Morocco | 2,340,000 in Morocco (2004 census). Population total all countries: 2,490,000. 936,000 monolinguals |
hoj | Haroti | India | 2,460,000 (2001 census) |
dje | Zarma | Niger | 2,350,000 in Niger (2006). Population total all countries: 2,440,100 |
knn | Konkani | India | 2,420,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 2,423,540 |
ndc | Ndau | Mozambique | 1,580,000 in Mozambique (2006). Population total all countries: 2,380,000 |
khk | Mongolian, Halh | Mongolia | 2,350,000 in Mongolia (1995). 32,300 Dariganga, 20,400 Darkhat. Population total all countries: 2,376,590 |
kfy | Kumaoni | India | 2,360,000 (1998 survey). 472,000 monolinguals (1998 SIL) |
glg | Galician | Spain | 2,340,000 in Spain (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 2,355,000 |
quc | K’iche’ | Guatemala | 2,330,000. 300,000 monolinguals |
nyn | Nyankore | Uganda | 2,330,000 (2002 census), increasing |
ssw | Swati | Swaziland | 980,000 in Swaziland (2006). Population total all countries: 2,324,200 |
als | Albanian, Tosk | Albania | 1,570,000 in Albania (2011 census). Population total all countries: 1,778,200. Ethnic population: 2,310,000 ethnic Albanians (2011 census) |
dgo | Dogri | India | 2,280,000 (2001 census) |
haz | Hazaragi | Afghanistan | 1,770,000 in Afghanistan (2000). Population total all countries: 2,210,000 |
tiv | Tiv | Nigeria | 2,210,000 in Nigeria (1991 UBS) |
guz | Ekegusii | Kenya | 2,205,000 in Kenya (2009 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 2,205,300. L2 users: 500,000 in Kenya |
kfx | Pahari, Kullu | India | 109,000 (1997). All Pahari 2,170,000 (1997) |
noe | Nimadi | India | 2,150,000 (2001 census) |
bci | Baoulé | Côte d’Ivoire | 2,130,000 (1993 SIL) |
mak | Makasar | Indonesia | 2,130,000 (2000 census). L2 users: 400,000. Ethnic Chinese speakers. Many ethnic Chinese speak Makassar dialect as L1 |
snk | Soninke | Mali | 1,280,000 in Mali (2009 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 2,114,000 |
sas | Sasak | Indonesia | 2,100,000 (1989) |
slv | Slovene | Slovenia | 1,910,000 in Slovenia (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 2,085,160 |
xog | Soga | Uganda | 2,060,000 (2002 census), increasing. 185,000 Lulamogi, 169,000 Lusiki (Busoga Cultural Research Centre) |
pwr | Powari | India | 426,000 (2001 census). Ethnic population: 2,000,000 (1986 All India Powar Council) |
arg | Aragonese | Spain | 10,000 (Salminen 2007). 500 monolinguals (1993). Older adults. Ethnic population: 2,000,000 (1994). L2 users: 20,000 (1993 Counsel of the Aragonese Language) |
bbc | Batak Toba | Indonesia | 2,000,000 (1991 UBS) |
sxu | Saxon, Upper | Germany | 2,000,000 (1998 A. Thomsen) |
efi | Efik | Nigeria | 400,000 in Nigeria (1998). Population total all countries: 405,260. L2 users: 2,000,000 in Nigeria. Decreasing as an L2 |
iii | Nuosu | China | 2,000,000 (2000 census), increasing. 1,200,000 monolinguals (Jiafa 1994) |
dua | Duala | Cameroon | 87,700 (1982 SIL). L2 users: Used by an estimated 2,000,000 people in the city of Douala as either an L1 or an L2 (2013 SIL) |
epo | Esperanto | Poland | L2 users: 2,000,000 (Wiesenfeld 1999) |
wes | Pidgin, Cameroon | Cameroon | L2 users: 2,000,000 (1989 UBS) |
zyb | Zhuang, Yongbei | China | 1,980,000 (2007) |
sgc | Kipsigis | Kenya | 1,916,000 (2009 census), increasing |
teo | Teso | Uganda | 1,570,000 in Uganda (2002 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 1,909,000 |
pam | Pampangan | Philippines | 1,900,000 in Philippines (1990 census). Population total all countries: 1,905,430 |
mfp | Malay, Makassar | Indonesia | L2 users: 1,880,000 (2000) |
ahr | Ahirani | India | 1,870,000 (2001 census) |
dhd | Dhundari | India | 1,870,000 (2001 census) |
ymm | Maay | Somalia | 1,860,000 in Somalia (2006) |
zzj | Zhuang, Zuojiang | China | 1,500,000 in China (2000 census). 35,000 in Jingxi and Napo counties. Population total all countries: 1,840,000 |
bzc | Malagasy, Southern Betsimisaraka | Madagascar | 1,830,000 (2006 SIL) |
zyn | Zhuang, Yongnan | China | 1,800,000 in China (2000 J. Edmondson). Population total all countries: 1,810,000 |
kru | Kurux | India | 1,750,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 1,804,200 |
adx | Tibetan, Amdo | China | 1,800,000 (2005 C. Lhungrub) |
rhg | Rohingya | Myanmar | 800,000 in Myanmar (2012). Due to unrest, numbers are very uncertain. Population total all countries: 1,800,000 |
bgn | Balochi, Western | Pakistan | 1,116,000 in Pakistan (1998). Population total all countries: 1,799,840 |
ijc | Izon | Nigeria | 1,000,000 (Williamson 1989). 100,000 Kolokuma (1991 UBS). 1,770,000 all Ijo languages |
tcy | Tulu | India | 1,720,000 (2001 census) |
wal | Wolaytta | Ethiopia | 1,710,000 (2007 census). 1,000,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 89,800 |
xnr | Kangri | India | 1,700,000 (1996 C. Gibson). L2 users: Surrounding Pahari dialects have high comprehension of Kangri |
ven | Venda | South Africa | 1,210,000 in South Africa (2011 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 1,294,000. L2 users: 1,700,000 in South Africa |
lrc | Luri, Northern | Iran | 1,500,000 (2001). Ethnic population: 1,700,000 (2001) |
avl | Arabic, Eastern Egyptian Bedawi Spoken | Egypt | 860,000 in Egypt (2006). Population total all countries: 1,690,000 |
mer | Kimîîru | Kenya | 1,660,000 (2009 census), increasing |
lgg | Lugbara | Uganda | 797,000 in Uganda (2004), increasing. 90,800 in Vurra, 171,000 in Ayivu, 146,000 in Maracha, 158,000 in Terego, 95,500 in Madi Okollo, 42,400 in Arua Municipality, 93,800 in Koboko. Population total all countries: 1,637,000 |
tyz | Tày | Viet Nam | 1,630,000 in Viet Nam (2009 census) |
kbd | Kabardian | Russian Federation | 516,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 1,628,500. 36,700 monolinguals (2002 census). Ethnic population: 590,000 (2010 census) |
mrd | Magar, Western | Nepal | 308,000 (2001 census), decreasing. 789,000 all Magar in Nepal (2011 census). Census statistics likely include non-ethnic Magars and many that do not speak Magar. Ethnic population: 1,620,000 (2001 census). Includes Eastern and Western Magar |
mgp | Magar, Eastern | Nepal | 462,000 in Nepal (2001 census), decreasing. 789,000 all Magar in Nepal (2011 census). The identification of Magars is complicated by the fact that a number of other ethnic groups (Chantyal, Kham, Kaike, Kusunda, Raute, Raji) have claimed to be Magars to outsiders. Population total all countries: 533,700. Isolated enclaves of monolinguals are found in Nawalparasi and southern Tanahu districts. Ethnic population: 1,620,000 (2001 census). Includes Eastern and Western Magar |
xmw | Malagasy, Tsimihety | Madagascar | 1,615,000 (2011) |
dnj | Dan | Côte d’Ivoire | 1,300,000 in Côte d’Ivoire (2012 V. Vydrin). 650,000 in Eastern Dan, 650,000 in western Dan. Population total all countries: 1,610,800 |
gju | Gujari | India | 690,000 in India (2000). Population total all countries: 992,000. Ethnic population: 1,600,000 (2002). In Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, Delhi |
sag | Sango | Central African Republic | 350,000 in Central African Republic (1988 census). Population total all countries: 404,000. L2 users: 1,600,000 in Central African Republic. More men than women speak it as L2 |
pms | Piemontese | Italy | 1,600,000 in Italy (2002) |
pse | Malay, Central | Indonesia | 1,590,000 (2000 census) |
bak | Bashkort | Russian Federation | 1,150,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 1,218,590. Ethnic population: 1,590,000 (2010 census) |
cgg | Chiga | Uganda | 1,580,000 (2002 census), increasing |
nde | Ndebele | Zimbabwe | 1,550,000 in Zimbabwe (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Population total all countries: 1,572,800 |
nse | Nsenga | Zambia | 405,000 in Zambia (2010 census). 76,000 Ngoni, 329,000 Nsenga (2010 census). Population total all countries: 613,100. Ethnic population: 1,570,000 (2010 census). 503,000 Ngoni, 661,000 Nsenga (2010 census) |
zlj | Zhuang, Liujiang | China | 1,560,000 (2007) |
lvs | Latvian, Standard | Latvia | 1,470,000 in Latvia (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 1,552,260. L2 users: 497,000 in Latvia (European Commission 2012) |
tkt | Tharu, Kathariya | Nepal | 106,000 in Nepal (2006). Population for all Tharu varieties: 1,530,000 (2011 census). L2 users: 46,600 L2 speakers for all Tharu languages (1991 census) |
thl | Tharu, Dangaura | Nepal | 500,000 in Nepal (2003), increasing. Population for all Tharu varieties: 1,530,000 (2011 census). Population total all countries: 674,000. 28,500 monolinguals. L2 users: 46,600 L2 speakers for all Tharu languages (1991 census) |
the | Tharu, Chitwania | Nepal | 285,000 in Nepal (2001 census), increasing. Population for all Tharu varieties: 1,530,000 (2011 census). L2 users: 46,600 L2 speakers for all Tharu languages (1991 census) |
thq | Tharu, Kochila | Nepal | 258,000 in Nepal (2003), increasing. Population for all Tharu varieties: 1,530,000 (2011 census). Mostly illiterate older women are monolingual. L2 users: 46,600 L2 speakers for all Tharu languages (1991 census) |
thr | Tharu, Rana | Nepal | 336,000 in Nepal (2006), increasing. Population for all Tharu varieties: 1,530,000 (2011 census). Population total all countries: 486,000. L2 users: 46,600 L2 speakers for all Tharu languages (1991 census) |
lub | Luba-Katanga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,510,000 (1991 UBS) |
ydd | Yiddish, Eastern | Israel | 215,000 in Israel (1986). Population total all countries: 1,505,030 |
xmm | Malay, Manado | Indonesia | 850,000 (2001). L2 users: 1,500,000. In North Sulawesi |
lir | Liberian English | Liberia | L2 users: 1,500,000 (1984 census) |
ngl | Lomwe | Mozambique | 1,500,000 (2006) |
qxq | Kashkay | Iran | 1,500,000 (1997) |
zgb | Zhuang, Guibei | China | 1,500,000 (2007) |
sco | Scots | United Kingdom | 90,000 in United Kingdom (1999 B. Kay). 60,000 in Lallans, 30,000 in Doric. Population total all countries: 100,000. L2 users: 1,500,000 in United Kingdom |
men | Mende | Sierra Leone | 1,480,000 in Sierra Leone (2006). Population total all countries: 1,499,700 |
laj | Lango | Uganda | 1,490,000 (2002 census), increasing |
mni | Meitei | India | 1,470,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 1,485,000 |
ksw | Karen, S’gaw | Myanmar | 1,280,000 in Myanmar (1983 census). Population total all countries: 1,480,000. L2 users: 80,000 in Myanmar (2013 SIL) |
rif | Tarifit | Morocco | 1,270,000 in Morocco (2004 census). Population total all countries: 1,470,000 |
toi | Tonga | Zambia | 1,330,000 in Zambia (2010 census), increasing. 55,600 Toka-Leya, 1,270,000 Tonga (2010 census). Population total all countries: 1,467,000 |
sgj | Surgujia | India | 1,460,000 (2001 census) |
gog | Gogo | Tanzania | 1,440,000 (2006), increasing |
chv | Chuvash | Russian Federation | 1,043,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 1,077,420. Ethnic population: 1,440,000 (2010 census). L2 users: 200,000 in Russian Federation |
fon | Fon | Benin | 1,400,000 in Benin (2006). Population total all countries: 1,435,500 |
bxk | Lubukusu | Kenya | 1,433,000 (2009 census), increasing |
che | Chechen | Russian Federation | 1,350,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 1,393,900. 233,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,430,000 (2010 census) |
mkd | Macedonian | Macedonia | 1,340,000 in Macedonia (2011 census). Population total all countries: 1,408,340 |
abs | Malay, Ambonese | Indonesia | 200,000 in Indonesia (1987 J. Collins). Population total all countries: 245,020. L2 users: 1,400,000 in Indonesia (2013 M. Connor) |
nbl | Ndebele | South Africa | 1,090,000 (2011 census). L2 users: 1,400,000 |
shy | Tachawit | Algeria | 1,400,000 (1993) |
cqd | Miao, Chuanqiandian Cluster | China | 1,400,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
kxm | Khmer, Northern | Thailand | 1,400,000 (2006 Mahidol University), decreasing. Very few monolingual |
anw | Anaang | Nigeria | 1,400,000 (1991) |
khg | Tibetan, Khams | China | 1,380,000 in China (1994). 996,000 Eastern, 135,000 Southern, 158,000 Western, 91,000 Northern. Population total all countries: 1,380,300 |
nhn | Nahuatl, Central | Mexico | 40,000 (1980 census). All Nahuatl variety speakers: 1,380,000. 1,000 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 63,000 (1986) |
aar | Afar | Ethiopia | 1,280,000 in Ethiopia (2007 census). Population total all countries: 1,379,200. 906,000 monolinguals (1994 census). L2 users: 22,800 in Ethiopia |
alz | Alur | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 750,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Population total all countries: 1,367,000 |
tdg | Tamang, Western | Nepal | 323,000 (2000), increasing. Population for all Tamang varieties: 1,350,000 (2011 census). Mostly monolingual below school age or over 60 years of age |
tge | Tamang, Eastern Gorkha | Nepal | 3,980 (2000). Population for all Tamang varieties: 1,350,000 (2011 census) |
taj | Tamang, Eastern | Nepal | 1,180,000 in Nepal (2001 census), increasing. Southwestern Tamang: 109,000 (1991 census). Population for all Tamang varieties: 1,350,000 (2011 census). Population total all countries: 1,197,500. In some remote communities, particularly women, children and elderly people are monolingual. Ethnic population: 1,290,000 (2001 census). L2 users: 23,600 in Nepal (1991 census). L2 speakers of all Tamang |
tmk | Tamang, Northwestern | Nepal | 55,000 (1991 census), increasing. Population for all Tamang varieties: 1,350,000 (2011 census) |
mgh | Makhuwa-Meetto | Mozambique | 963,000 in Mozambique (2006). Population total all countries: 1,348,000 |
mnk | Mandinka | Senegal | 669,000 in Senegal (2006). Population total all countries: 1,346,000 |
kde | Makonde | Tanzania | 980,000 in Tanzania (2006). Population total all countries: 1,340,000 |
seh | Sena | Mozambique | 1,340,000 (2006). 86,000 Podzo in Mozambique (Johnstone 1993) |
brx | Bodo | India | 1,330,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 1,334,380 |
bos | Bosnian | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,120,000 in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2014 World Factbook). Population total all countries: 1,333,990 |
lim | Limburgish | Netherlands | 700,000 in Netherlands (2001). Population total all countries: 1,300,000 |
tdx | Malagasy, Tandroy-Mahafaly | Madagascar | 1,300,000 (2006). Tandroy 865,000; Mahafaly 330,000; Karimbola 103,000 |
hay | Haya | Tanzania | 1,300,000 (2006) |
mas | Maasai | Kenya | 842,000 in Kenya (2009 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 1,297,000 |
mtq | Muong | Viet Nam | 1,140,000 (1999 census). Ethnic population: 1,270,000 (2009 census) |
new | Newar | Nepal | 847,000 in Nepal (2011 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 861,000. Many women are monolingual. Ethnic population: 1,260,000. Includes 1,245,000 Newar and 11,500 Pahari |
hea | Miao, Northern Qiandong | China | 1,250,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995), decreasing |
hdy | Hadiyya | Ethiopia | 1,250,000 (2007 census). 595,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 151,000 |
lic | Hlai | China | 667,000 (1999 O. Jueya). 160,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,248,000 (2000 census). Includes about 52,300 Jiamao [jio] speakers |
fuh | Fulfulde, Western Niger | Niger | 450,000 in Niger (2007). Population total all countries: 1,230,000. Ethnic population: 1,000,000 (all Fulani) |
tem | Themne | Sierra Leone | 1,230,000 (2006). L2 users: 240,000 (1981 D. Cranmer) |
sjp | Surjapuri | India | 1,220,000 (2001 census) |
skg | Malagasy, Sakalava | Madagascar | 1,210,000 (2014 SIL). Based on extrapolations of latest census figures to report on Malagasy people groups (2014 L. Bouwer) |
vls | Vlaams | Belgium | 1,070,000 in Belgium (1998 University of Ghent). Population total all countries: 1,204,000 |
kea | Kabuverdianu | Cape Verde Islands | 492,000 in Cape Verde Islands (2010 census), increasing. 325,000 Kabuverdianu-Sotaventu, 167,000 Kabuverdianu-Barlavente. Population total all countries: 1,202,000. 80,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,000,000. L2 users: Most immigrants in Cape Verde tend to learn Kabuverdianu, in order to interact effectively with all segments of society, especially those involved in business, including a large population of Chinese |
zeh | Zhuang, Eastern Hongshuihe | China | 1,200,000 (2007) |
btd | Batak Dairi | Indonesia | 1,200,000 (1991 UBS) |
nyk | Nyaneka | Angola | 300,000 (1996 UBS). All Nyaneka variants together amount to 1,200,000 speakers (2012 Nyaneka Language Association) |
cbk | Chavacano | Philippines | 1,200,000 (Quilis 1996). 155,000 Zamboangueño (Holm 1989); 359,000 Zamboangueño (Rubino 2008); 27,800 Caviteño; 3,750 Ternateño (1975 census); 5,470 Cotabato Chavacano (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
hac | Gurani | Iran | 1,000,000 in Iran (2014 Hawrami Cultural Centre). Population total all countries: 1,200,000 |
ryu | Okinawan, Central | Japan | 984,000 (2000). Ethnic population: 1,200,000 (2000 Y. Uemura) |
vas | Vasavi | India | 1,200,000 (2002 FMPB) |
bts | Batak Simalungun | Indonesia | 1,200,000 (2000) |
ach | Acholi | Uganda | 1,170,000 in Uganda (2002 census), increasing. Census based on tribal affiliation. Population total all countries: 1,197,000 |
bej | Bedawiyet | Sudan | 951,000 in Sudan (1982 SIL). 30,000 Hadendoa, 15,000 Bisharin (1992). Population total all countries: 1,186,000 |
abr | Abron | Ghana | 1,050,000 in Ghana (2003). Population total all countries: 1,183,000 |
tsc | Tswa | Mozambique | 1,160,000 in Mozambique (2006). Population total all countries: 1,180,000 |
pnt | Pontic | Greece | 400,000 in Greece (2009 Z. Diakonikolaou). Population total all countries: 1,178,000 |
pag | Pangasinan | Philippines | 1,160,000 in Philippines (1990 census). Population total all countries: 1,162,140 |
srr | Serer-Sine | Senegal | 1,130,000 in Senegal (2006). Population total all countries: 1,161,900 |
mkw | Kituba | Congo | 1,160,000 (1987 SIL) |
zne | Zande | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 730,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Population total all countries: 1,142,000 |
shu | Arabic, Chadian Spoken | Chad | 896,000 in Chad (2006), increasing. Population total all countries: 1,139,000 |
ekk | Estonian, Standard | Estonia | 1,040,000 in Estonia (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 1,132,500 |
tkg | Malagasy, Tesaka | Madagascar | 1,130,000 (2010 T. Bergman) |
unr | Mundari | India | 1,110,000 in India (2001 census). 1,060,000 Mundari, 47,400 Bhumij. Population total all countries: 1,120,280 |
myx | Masaaba | Uganda | 1,120,000 (2002 census), increasing |
gmv | Gamo | Ethiopia | 1,110,000 (2007 census), increasing. 600,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 24,400 |
nyy | Nyakyusa-Ngonde | Tanzania | 805,000 in Tanzania (2006), increasing. Population total all countries: 1,105,000 |
btm | Batak Mandailing | Indonesia | 1,100,000 (2000 census) |
mdh | Maguindanaon | Philippines | 1,100,000 (2010 SIL) |
rgn | Romagnol | Italy | No known L1 speakers in Italy. Ethnic population: 1,100,000 |
ext | Extremaduran | Spain | 200,000 in Spain. 500,000 able to use it, including some monolinguals (1994 T. Erickson). Most use northern dialect. Population total all countries: 201,500. Ethnic population: 1,100,000 (1994) |
acx | Arabic, Omani Spoken | Oman | 720,000 in Oman (1996). Population total all countries: 1,090,900 |
fan | Fang | Equatorial Guinea | 589,000 in Equatorial Guinea (2013 S. Smith), increasing. Population total all countries: 1,081,900. L2 users: 35,000 in Equatorial Guinea (2013 S. Smith) |
zch | Zhuang, Central Hongshuihe | China | 1,080,000 (2007) |
tsg | Tausug | Philippines | 900,000 in Philippines (2000 SIL), increasing. Population total all countries: 1,062,000. 250,000 monolinguals |
sus | Susu | Guinea | 906,000 in Guinea (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Population total all countries: 1,060,280 |
tig | Tigré | Eritrea | 1,050,000 in Eritrea (2006), increasing |
kjp | Karen, Pwo Eastern | Myanmar | 1,000,000 in Myanmar (1998). Population total all countries: 1,050,000 |
hoc | Ho | India | 1,040,000 (2001 census) |
mxc | Manyika | Zimbabwe | 861,000 in Zimbabwe (2000). Population total all countries: 1,025,000 |
rki | Rakhine | Myanmar | 800,000 in Myanmar (2013 SIL). Population total all countries: 1,000,000. L2 users: 1,020,000 in Myanmar (2013 SIL). Minority peoples in Rakhine and Chin states, Paletwa Township |
nga | Ngbaka | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,010,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 1,016,650. 600,000 monolinguals |
grt | Garo | India | 889,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 1,009,000 |
ffm | Fulfulde, Maasina | Mali | 1,000,000 in Mali (2007 S. Crickmore). Population total all countries: 1,008,500 |
kbp | Kabiyè | Togo | 975,000 in Togo (Gblem-Poidi 2012). Population total all countries: 1,005,000 |
eth | Ethiopian Sign Language | Ethiopia | 250,000 (2008 WFD). 1,000,000 (2005 Ethiopian National Association of the Deaf). Unknown number of isolated deaf in rural areas. 250,000 deaf (2008 WFD) |
bom | Berom | Nigeria | 1,000,000 (2010 SIL) |
mfa | Malay, Pattani | Thailand | 1,000,000 (2006 Mahidol University) |
sop | Songe | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,000,000 (Hoffman 1991). 150,000 in Western Kalebwe (1982 UBS) |
awn | Awngi | Ethiopia | 489,000 (2007 census), increasing. 323,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,000,000. L2 users: 64,400 (1994 census) |
bmm | Malagasy, Northern Betsimisaraka | Madagascar | 1,000,000 (2006) |
zgn | Zhuang, Guibian | China | 1,000,000 (2007). 420,000 monolinguals |
dga | Dagaare, Southern | Ghana | 700,000 (2003), increasing. 1,000,000 including Northern Dagara in Burkina Faso (2003) |
jax | Malay, Jambi | Indonesia | 1,000,000 (2000 census) |
bqi | Bakhtiâri | Iran | 1,000,000 (2001). 350,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,000,000 (2001) |
bfz | Pahari, Mahasu | India | 1,000,000 (2002) |
mnw | Mon | Myanmar | 743,000 in Myanmar (2004), decreasing. Population total all countries: 851,000. Ethnic population: 1,000,000 |
gle | Irish | Ireland | 138,000 in Ireland (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 276,310. L2 users: 1,000,000 in Ireland (European Commission 2012) |
trf | Trinidadian Creole English | Trinidad and Tobago | 1,000,000 (2011 J. Ferreira) |
igb | Ebira | Nigeria | 1,000,000 (1989 J. Adive). 900,000 monolinguals |
bin | Edo | Nigeria | 1,000,000 (Wiesenfeld 1999) |
kmc | Dong, Southern | China | 1,000,000 |
lki | Laki | Iran | 1,000,000 (Fattah 2000). 150,000 monolinguals |
gor | Gorontalo | Indonesia | 1,000,000 (2000 census) |
haq | Ha | Tanzania | 990,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Many monolinguals |
tuv | Turkana | Kenya | 989,000 (2009 census). 593,000 monolinguals |
cjk | Cokwe | Angola | 456,000 in Angola (1991). Population total all countries: 983,280 |
nym | Nyamwezi | Tanzania | 980,000 (2006). 73% are in the traditional area |
drs | Gedeo | Ethiopia | 975,000 (2007 census). 439,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 48,000 |
nut | Nung | Viet Nam | 969,000 in Viet Nam (2009 census). Ethnic population: 969,000 (2009 census) |
sba | Ngambay | Chad | 896,000 in Chad (2006). Population total all countries: 953,000 |
niq | Nandi | Kenya | 949,000 (2009 census) |
chw | Chuwabu | Mozambique | 947,000 (2006) |
nyf | Kigiryama | Kenya | 944,000 (2009 census), increasing. 752,000 Giryama; 25,400 Kambe; 98,700 Rabai; 14,500 Ribe; 52,900 Kauma |
lis | Lisu | China | 600,000 in China (2000 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 942,700 |
kac | Jingpho | Myanmar | 900,000 in Myanmar (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Population total all countries: 940,000 |
stv | Silt’e | Ethiopia | 935,000 (2007 census) |
kxu | Kui | India | 916,000 (2001 census). 410,000 ethnic Kui Khond who speak Kui plus additional ethnic groups |
tly | Talysh | Azerbaijan | 800,000 in Azerbaijan (1996). Population total all countries: 915,400 |
ava | Avar | Russian Federation | 715,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 761,960. Ethnic population: 912,000 (2010 census) |
nnb | Nande | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 903,000 (1991 UBS) |
fvr | Fur | Sudan | 744,000 in Sudan (2004 SIL). Population total all countries: 745,800. Ethnic population: 900,000 (2014 SIL) |
yaf | Yaka | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 700,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (2000 SIL). Population total all countries: 900,000 |
mqy | Manggarai | Indonesia | 900,000 |
quy | Quechua, Ayacucho | Peru | 900,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 300,000 monolinguals |
luz | Luri, Southern | Iran | 875,000 (1999), increasing. 300,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 900,000 |
mjl | Mandeali | India | 900,000 (1991 census) |
gux | Gourmanchéma | Burkina Faso | 600,000 in Burkina Faso (1999 SIL). Population total all countries: 896,000 |
nus | Nuer | South Sudan | 740,000 in South Sudan (1982). 2,940 Western Jikany, 12,500 Lou, 1,100 Nyuong, 2,500 Thiang, 5,900 Bul, 2,400 Jagai, 6,700 Laak, 4,900 Leik, 1,600 Door, 17,600 Eastern Jikany (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977). Population total all countries: 891,000 |
nij | Ngaju | Indonesia | 890,000 (2003) |
kfr | Kachchi | India | 823,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 873,000 |
zyj | Zhuang, Youjiang | China | 870,000 (2007) |
pht | Phu Thai | Thailand | 470,000 in Thailand (2006 Mahidol University). Population total all countries: 866,000 |
sef | Sénoufo, Cebaara | Côte d’Ivoire | 862,000 (1993 SIL) |
any | Anyin | Côte d’Ivoire | 610,000 in Côte d’Ivoire (1993 SIL). Population total all countries: 860,000. L2 users: 10,000 in Côte d’Ivoire |
mlq | Maninkakan, Western | Senegal | 422,000 in Senegal (2006). Population total all countries: 858,300 |
bum | Bulu | Cameroon | 858,000 (2007). L2 users: 800,000 (1991 UBS) |
lon | Lomwe, Malawi | Malawi | 850,000 (2012) |
kck | Kalanga | Zimbabwe | 700,000 in Zimbabwe (Chebanne and Nthapelelang 2000). Population total all countries: 850,000 |
ses | Songhay, Koyraboro Senni | Mali | 430,000 (2007 SIL), increasing. 300,000 monolinguals (2007 SIL). Ethnic population: 850,000 |
gcf | Guadeloupean Creole French | Guadeloupe | 430,000 in Guadeloupe (2001). Population total all countries: 849,000 |
bgq | Bagri | India | 647,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 847,000. 162,000 monolinguals |
gur | Farefare | Ghana | 820,000 in Ghana (2003), increasing. Up to 656,000 in Upper East region, and at least 164,000 in various towns and cities in other regions (2003). Population total all countries: 845,100 |
kha | Khasi | India | 843,000 in India (2001 census) |
kbr | Kafa | Ethiopia | 834,000 (2007 census). 445,000 monolinguals (1994 census). L2 users: 46,700 |
ljp | Lampung Api | Indonesia | 827,000 (2000 census) |
kek | Q’eqchi’ | Guatemala | 800,000 in Guatemala (2009 SIL), increasing. Population total all countries: 823,500 |
swg | Swabian | Germany | 819,000 in Germany (2006). Ethnic population: 820,000 (2000) |
mmr | Miao, Western Xiangxi | China | 820,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995), decreasing |
ium | Iu Mien | China | 383,000 in China (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995). Population total all countries: 819,800 |
ndo | Ndonga | Namibia | 807,000 (2006) |
mfe | Morisyen | Mauritius | 800,000 in Mauritius (2005). Population total all countries: 806,000 |
prk | Wa, Parauk | Myanmar | 400,000 in Myanmar (2000 census). Population total all countries: 805,700 |
heh | Hehe | Tanzania | 805,000 (2006) |
juy | Juray | India | 801,000 (2000) |
bca | Bai, Central | China | 800,000 (2003 census). Ethnic population: 800,000 |
dag | Dagbani | Ghana | 800,000 (2004 SIL), increasing |
bfr | Bazigar | India | 58,200 (1981 census). Ethnic population: 800,000 |
nup | Nupe-Nupe-Tako | Nigeria | 800,000 (1990). L2 users: 200,000 (Wiesenfeld 1999) |
qug | Quichua, Chimborazo Highland | Ecuador | 800,000 (2010 UBS). High percentage of monolinguals |
pga | Arabic, Sudanese Creole | South Sudan | 20,000 (1987). With the rapidly changing demographic situation it is very difficult to know the number of 1st or 2nd language speakers and whether these numbers are increasing or decreasing. L2 users: 800,000 (2013 SIL). Many groups in South Sudan have some L2 speakers (2013 SIL) |
igl | Igala | Nigeria | 800,000 (1989 UBS) |
ada | Dangme | Ghana | 800,000 (2004 SIL) |
dub | Dubli | India | 252,000 (2007). Ethnic population: 791,000 (2007). Over half the ethnic group uses Gujarati [guj] (2007) |
lez | Lezgi | Russian Federation | 402,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 789,520. Ethnic population: 474,000 (2010 census) |
iba | Iban | Malaysia | 752,000 in Malaysia (2013 SIL). Population total all countries: 788,400. L2 users: 700,000 in Malaysia (2013 SIL) |
dty | Dotyali | Nepal | 788,000 in Nepal (2011 census) |
trp | Kok Borok | India | 778,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 783,000 |
mrw | Maranao | Philippines | 776,000 (1990 census) |
nia | Nias | Indonesia | 770,000 (2000 census) |
yua | Maya, Yucatec | Mexico | 735,000 in Mexico (2000 INALI). Population total all countries: 766,000. 58,800 monolinguals (2007) |
zyg | Zhuang, Yang | China | 765,000 in China (2004). 745,000 in the Dejing area (Jingxi, Napo, and Debao Counties, Guangxi) |
ktb | Kambaata | Ethiopia | 615,000 (2007 census). 330,500 monolinguals. Includes 279,000 Kambaata, 51,600 Timbaro. Ethnic population: 764,000 (2007 census). Includes 98,600 Timbaro, 35,000 Donga (2007 census). L2 users: 79,300 |
blt | Tai Dam | Viet Nam | 699,000 in Viet Nam (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 763,754 |
led | Lendu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 750,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1996 SIL). Population total all countries: 761,100 |
cce | Chopi | Mozambique | 760,000 (2006) |
xpe | Kpelle, Liberia | Liberia | 760,000 (Vanderaa 1991) |
hni | Hani | China | 740,000 in China (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 758,620. 444,000 monolinguals |
akb | Batak Angkola | Indonesia | 750,000 (1991 UBS) |
tll | Tetela | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 750,000 (1991 UBS) |
sda | Toraja-Sa’dan | Indonesia | 750,000 (2000 census), increasing |
anp | Angika | India | 725,000 in India (IMA 1997). Population total all countries: 743,600 |
lli | Teke-Laali | Congo | 2,100 (2006). 740,000 all Teke languages in Congo (2012 World Factbook) |
ifm | Teke-Fuumu | Congo | 8,150 (2000). 740,000 all Teke languages in Congo (2012 World Factbook) |
tyx | Teke-Tyee | Congo | 14,400. 740,000 all Teke languages in Congo (2012 World Factbook) |
tyi | Teke-Tsaayi | Congo | 95,900 (2000). 740,000 all Teke languages in Congo (2012 World Factbook) |
ebo | Teke-Eboo | Congo | 20,400 in Congo (2000). 740,000 all Teke languages in Congo (2012 World Factbook) |
kkw | Teke-Kukuya | Congo | 38,800 (2000). 740,000 all Teke languages in Congo (2012 World Factbook) |
myk | Sénoufo, Mamara | Mali | 738,000 (2000) |
kdj | Ng’akarimojong | Uganda | 736,000 (2002 census), increasing. 260,000 Karamojong, 147,000 Jie and 329,000 Dodoth |
yom | Yombe | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 669,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (2002). Population total all countries: 734,400 |
loz | Lozi | Zambia | 612,000 in Zambia (2010 census). Population total all countries: 724,600 |
rng | Ronga | Mozambique | 721,000 in Mozambique (2006). Population total all countries: 722,000 |
tdd | Tai Nüa | China | 540,000 in China (Zhou Yaowen and Luo Meizhen 2001). Population total all countries: 717,400. Ethnic population: 610,000 (Zhou Yaowen and Luo Meizhen 2001). Includes Tai Lü, Tai Hongjin, Tai Ya, Tai Dam and Tai Dón |
kaa | Karakalpak | Uzbekistan | 407,000 in Uzbekistan (1993 UBS). Population total all countries: 410,410. Ethnic population: 717,000 (2014 World Factbook) |
rsl | Russian Sign Language | Russian Federation | 121,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). 715,000 (2014 IMB) |
kao | Xaasongaxango | Mali | 700,000 in Mali (2012 V. Vydrin). Population total all countries: 710,610 |
shx | She | China | 910 (1999 Mao Zongwu). 580 Luofu, 390 Lianhua (McConnell 1995). 200 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 710,000 (2000 census). 375,000 (Fujian Province), 171,000 (Zhejiang Province), 78,000 (Jiangxi Province), 45,000 (Guizhou Province), 28,000 (Guangdong) |
kjg | Khmu | Laos | 614,000 in Laos (2005 census). Population total all countries: 704,000 |
pko | Pökoot | Kenya | 633,000 in Kenya (2009 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 703,400 |
msb | Masbatenyo | Philippines | 350,000 (2002 SIL), increasing. 50,000 monolinguals. Mostly children. Ethnic population: 700,000. L2 users: 250,000 (2002 SIL) |
gbr | Gbagyi | Nigeria | 700,000 (1991 SIL) |
rup | Aromanian | Greece | 50,000 in Greece (Salminen 1993). Population total all countries: 114,340. Ethnic population: 700,000 ( Association of French Aromanians) |
yig | Nasu, Wusa | China | 500,000 (2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 700,000 |
gyn | Guyanese Creole English | Guyana | 650,000 in Guyana. 250,000 Blacks and 400,000 Hindustanis. Population total all countries: 700,000 |
max | Malay, North Moluccan | Indonesia | 700,000 (2001 SIL). 100,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 300,000 (2001 R. Whisler) |
aoz | Uab Meto | Indonesia | 700,000 (2009 census) |
ruf | Luguru | Tanzania | 692,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
kuj | Kuria | Tanzania | 430,000 in Tanzania (2005 SIL). Population total all countries: 690,000 |
lus | Mizo | India | 675,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 687,750 |
bhi | Bhilali | India | 681,000 (2001 census). 25,000–50,000 Parya Bhilali |
bez | Bena | Tanzania | 670,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
kua | Oshiwambo | Angola | 421,000 in Angola (Johnstone 1993). Population total all countries: 668,000. L2 users: 40,000 in Angola (2013 SIL) |
nyo | Nyoro | Uganda | 667,000 (2002 census), increasing |
ksb | Shambala | Tanzania | 664,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
nih | Nyiha, Tanzania | Tanzania | 306,000 in Tanzania (1987), increasing. Population total all countries: 662,000 |
zaj | Zaramo | Tanzania | Few speakers (Brenzinger, Heine, and Sommer 1991). Ethnic population: 657,000 (2000) |
shr | Shi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 654,000 (1991 UBS) |
aiq | Aimaq | Afghanistan | 480,000 in Afghanistan (1993). Population total all countries: 650,000 |
wtm | Mewati | India | 645,000 (2001 census). 51,600 monolinguals (2006 SIL) |
ttq | Tamajaq, Tawallammat | Niger | 450,000 in Niger (1998). Population total all countries: 640,000 |
cps | Capiznon | Philippines | 639,000 (2000) |
bfb | Bareli, Pauri | India | 638,000 (2001 census) |
lue | Luvale | Zambia | 171,000 in Zambia (2010 census). Population total all countries: 635,000 |
hnd | Hindko, Southern | Pakistan | 625,000 (1981 census) |
rue | Rusyn | Ukraine | 560,000 in Ukraine (2000). Population total all countries: 623,500 |
mdj | Mangbetu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 620,000 |
rag | Lulogooli | Kenya | 618,000 in Kenya (2009 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 618,300 |
vmk | Makhuwa-Shirima | Mozambique | 618,000 (2006) |
koo | Konzo | Uganda | 609,000 in Uganda (2002 census), increasing |
fia | Nobiin | Sudan | 295,000 in Sudan (1996). Population total all countries: 605,000 |
arn | Mapudungun | Chile | 250,000 in Chile (Crevels 2007). Population total all countries: 258,620. Ethnic population: 604,000 (2002) |
gaa | Ga | Ghana | 600,000 (2004 SIL) |
wln | Walloon | Belgium | 600,000 (Salminen 2007), decreasing. Active speakers may only be 300,000 (Salminen 2007). Few monolinguals |
hwc | Hawai’i Pidgin | United States | 600,000 (2012 J. Grimes). Another 100,000 on the United States mainland. L2 users: 400,000 |
pov | Crioulo, Upper Guinea | Guinea-Bissau | 206,000 in Guinea-Bissau (2006 World Factbook), increasing. Population total all countries: 483,400. L2 users: 600,000 in Guinea-Bissau |
zhn | Zhuang, Nong | China | 500,000 (Wang Mingfu and Johnson 2008). 125,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 600,000 (2007) |
vav | Varli | India | 600,000 (2003) |
bhr | Malagasy, Bara | Madagascar | 600,000 (2006) |
onb | Lingao | China | 600,000 (2000 Liang Min). 350,000 Lincheng, 170,000 Qiongshan. 100,000 monolinguals |
btx | Batak Karo | Indonesia | 600,000 (1991 UBS) |
idu | Idoma | Nigeria | 600,000 (1991 UBS) |
mri | Maori | New Zealand | 148,000 in New Zealand (2013 census). 100,000 understand but do not speak it (1995 Maori Language Commission); 30,000–50,000 adult speakers over 15 years old (1995). Population total all countries: 148,660. Ethnic population: 599,000 (2013 census) |
ida | Luidakho-Luisukha-Lutirichi | Kenya | 598,000 (2009 census), increasing. Idakho 171,000; Isukha 217,000; Tiriki 210,000 (2009 census) |
old | Mochi | Tanzania | 597,000 (2000) |
rim | Nyaturu | Tanzania | 595,000 (2006) |
hlb | Halbi | India | 593,000 (2001 census). L2 users: 200,000 (2001 C. Thomas) |
gos | Gronings | Netherlands | 592,000 (2003) |
bib | Bisa | Burkina Faso | 350,000 in Burkina Faso (1999 SIL). Population does not include the Bisa southern Barka region. Population total all countries: 591,000 |
leb | Lala-Bisa | Zambia | 353,000 in Zambia (2010 census). 750 Ambo, 112,000 Bisa, 201,000 Lala, 1,620 Luano, 37,700 Swaka (2010 census). Ethnic population: 590,000 (2010 census). 198,000 Bisa, 392,000 Lala (2010 census) |
eza | Ezaa | Nigeria | 590,000 (2012 SIL) |
rmn | Romani, Balkan | Serbia | 120,000 in Serbia. 100,000 Arlija, 20,000 Dzambazi. Population total all countries: 589,800 |
dar | Dargwa | Russian Federation | 486,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 493,370. Ethnic population: 589,000 (2010 census) |
xon | Konkomba | Ghana | 500,000 in Ghana (2003), increasing. Population total all countries: 584,700 |
guw | Gun | Benin | 320,000 in Benin (2006). Population total all countries: 579,000 |
kxp | Koli, Wadiyara | India | 404,000 in India (2000). Population total all countries: 579,000 |
ewo | Ewondo | Cameroon | 578,000 (1982 SIL) |
kfq | Korku | India | 574,000 (2001 census) |
bra | Braj Bhasha | India | 574,000 (2001 census) |
gjk | Koli, Kachi | Pakistan | 170,000 in Pakistan (1998). 80,000–100,000 Kachi Koli, 5,000–6,000 Rabari, 10,000 Kachi Bhil, 50,000 Vagri, 10,000 Katai Meghwar, 1,000 Zalavaria Koli. Population total all countries: 570,000 |
oss | Ossetic | Russian Federation | 451,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 569,650. Ethnic population: 529,000 (2010 census) |
ahk | Akha | Myanmar | 200,000 in Myanmar (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 563,960. L2 users: Other minority people who live among them use Ahka as L2 |
blk | Pa’o | Myanmar | 560,000 in Myanmar (1983 census). Population total all countries: 560,740 |
bba | Baatonum | Benin | 460,000 in Benin (1995 R. Jones). Population total all countries: 560,000 |
rcf | Réunion Creole French | Réunion | 555,000 in Réunion (1987) |
udm | Udmurt | Russian Federation | 324,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 339,800. Ethnic population: 554,000 (2010 census) |
mrg | Mising | India | 551,000 (2001 census) |
khb | Lü | China | 280,000 in China (2000 census). Population total all countries: 550,960. 140,000 monolinguals |
ast | Asturian | Spain | 100,000 in Spain (Salminen 2007). 50,000 in Central Asturian, 30,000 in Western Asturian, 20,000 in Eastern Asturian. Population total all countries: 110,000. Ethnic population: 550,000 (1996). L2 users: 450,000 in Spain (1994 F. Botas) |
msh | Malagasy, Masikoro | Madagascar | 550,000 (2006). Ethnic population: A quarter are Masikoro; the rest are Masikoro speakers from other ethnic groups |
ajg | Aja | Benin | 360,000 in Benin (2006). Population total all countries: 550,000 |
mhr | Mari, Meadow | Russian Federation | 470,000 in Russian Federation (2012 T. Salminen). Population total all countries: 479,090. Ethnic population: 548,000 (2010 census) |
urh | Urhobo | Nigeria | 546,000 (Johnstone 1993) |
gvr | Gurung, Western | Nepal | 125,000 in Nepal (2007), increasing. 326,000 all Gurung languages in Nepal (2011 census). Population total all countries: 158,000. 12,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 544,000. L2 users: 18,918 L2 speakers of all Gurung languages. Mainly occupational castes who live in and serve the Gurung communities (1991 census) |
ggn | Gurung, Eastern | Nepal | 227,000 (2007), decreasing. 326,000 all Gurung languages in Nepal (2011 census). 23,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 544,000. L2 users: 18,918 L2 speakers of all Gurung languages. Mainly occupational castes who live in and serve the Gurung communities (1991 census) |
dwr | Dawro | Ethiopia | 543,000 (2007 census). 260,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 20,000 |
izz | Izii | Nigeria | 540,000 (2012 SIL) |
mam | Mam | Guatemala | 530,000 in Guatemala (1991–2000). Population total all countries: 537,980 |
kwy | Kongo, San Salvador | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 537,000 (2000) |
cym | Welsh | United Kingdom | 508,000 in United Kingdom (1991 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 536,890. 32,700 monolinguals (1971 census) |
cor | Cornish | United Kingdom | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. Ethnic population: 532,000 (2011 census). L2 users: A few L2 speakers in Canada, Australia, Austria, and Brittany (France) |
lhu | Lahu | China | 280,000 in China (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 530,350. L2 users: Some speakers of other languages use Lahu as L2 for commerce |
mlt | Maltese | Malta | 393,000 in Malta (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 522,000 |
xdy | Malayic Dayak | Indonesia | 520,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). 300 Tapitn, 100,000 Banana’, 100,000 Kayung, 200,000 Delang, 10,000 Semitau, 10,000 Suhaid, 20,000 Mentebah-Suruk |
spv | Sambalpuri | India | 519,000 (2001 census) |
sce | Dongxiang | China | 200,000 (Bradley 2007). Half in Suonanba dialect. 80,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 514,000 (Bradley 2007) |
its | Isekiri | Nigeria | 510,000 (1991 UBS) |
txy | Malagasy, Tanosy | Madagascar | 510,000 (2006) |
zmi | Negeri Sembilan Malay | Malaysia | Used as L1 by many inhabitants of Negeri Sembilan State (2011 K. Anderbeck). Ethnic population: 508,000 (2004) |
hav | Havu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 506,000 (2002) |
lij | Ligurian | Italy | 500,000 in Italy (2002). Population total all countries: 505,100 |
kum | Kumyk | Russian Federation | 426,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 426,550. Ethnic population: 503,000 (2010 census) |
mgr | Mambwe-Lungu | Zambia | 207,000 in Zambia (2010 census). 64,500 Lungu, 142,000 Mambwe (2010 census). Population total all countries: 502,000 |
spp | Sénoufo, Supyire | Mali | 350,000 (2007 SIL). 100,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 500,000 (2007 SIL) |
sro | Sardinian, Campidanese | Italy | 500,000 (Salminen 2007) |
bhp | Bima | Indonesia | 500,000 (1989) |
haw | Hawaiian | United States | 2,000 (Wurm 2007). 500 with Ni’ihau Island connections, another 500 in their 70s or 80s (1995 L. Wong). 8,000 can speak and understand it (1993 K. Haugen). In 1900 there were 37,000 L1 speakers (1995 Honolulu Advertiser). 2000 census lists 27,200. Ethnic population: 336,000. 237,000 in Hawaii (1996 Hawaii State Department of Health), 19% of the population (1990 Hawaii State Department of Health), and 99,000 ethnic Hawaiians on the United States mainland (1990 census), including 24,300 in California. Ethnic Hawaiians include 8,300 pure Hawaiian, 72,800 between 50% and 99% Hawaiian, 127,500 fewer than 50% Hawaiian in Hawaii (1984 Office of Hawaiian Affairs). In 1778 there were believed to have been more than 500,000 pure Hawaiians (1995 W. Harada) |
goa | Guro | Côte d’Ivoire | 500,000 (2012 V. Vydrin) |
ibg | Ibanag | Philippines | 500,000 (1990 SIL) |
qxp | Quechua, Puno | Peru | 500,000. 100,000 monolinguals (2002) |
ywt | Lalo, Central | China | 213,000 (2010 SIL). Over 500,000 in subgroup; many living further west, south or east do not speak the language; less than half are speakers, not all fluent and not many children (Bradley 2007) |
yik | Lalo, Dongshanba | China | 30,000 (2002). Over 500,000 in the ethnic group |
pmy | Malay, Papuan | Indonesia | 500,000 (2007 SIL), increasing. L1 and L2 speakers combined. L2 users: 500,000 L1 and L2 speakers combined |
asa | Asu | Tanzania | 500,000 (2000). 25,000 monolinguals |
src | Sardinian, Logudorese | Italy | 500,000 (Salminen 1993) |
xmf | Mingrelian | Georgia | 500,000 (1989 B. Hewitt) |
sfs | South African Sign Language | South Africa | 235,000 (2011 census). Approx. 500,000 (2008 WFD) |
twh | Tai Dón | Viet Nam | 280,000 in Viet Nam (2002). Population total all countries: 495,000 |
dse | Sign Language of the Netherlands | Netherlands | 7,500 in Netherlands (2014 EUD). 45,000 deaf, 495,000 hard of hearing (2005 NVVS - National Hearing Foundation). 7,500 sign language users (2014 EUD). 10,000–13,000 deaf or severely hard of hearing (Dovenschap brochure). 86,500 deaf (2014 IMB). L2 users: 15,000 in Netherlands |
ady | Adyghe | Russian Federation | 117,500 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 491,800. 0 monolinguals ( Ministry of Education, Adygea Republic). Ethnic population: 129,000 (2010 census) |
ttj | Tooro | Uganda | 488,000 (1991 census), increasing. 20,500 Tuku (2002 census) |
lsm | Saamia | Uganda | 355,000 in Uganda (2002 census), increasing. 280,000 Basaamia and 75,300 Bagwe (2002 census). Population total all countries: 480,000 |
kby | Kanuri, Manga | Niger | 280,000 in Niger (1998). Population total all countries: 480,000 |
bfa | Bari | South Sudan | 420,000 in South Sudan (2000). Population total all countries: 480,000. L2 users: 175,000 in South Sudan (2013 SIL) |
sah | Yakut | Russian Federation | 450,000 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 478,000 (2010 census) |
wci | Gbe, Waci | Togo | 366,000 in Togo (1991). Population total all countries: 476,000 |
crh | Crimean Tatar | Ukraine | 260,000 in Ukraine (2006 A. Goriainov). Population total all countries: 475,540 |
mdr | Mandar | Indonesia | 475,000 (2000 census) |
esl | Egyptian Sign Language | Egypt | 474,000 (2014 IMB) |
kge | Komering | Indonesia | 470,000 (2000 census). 20,000 in Jakarta (1992). L2 users: Some immigrants from other ethnic groups |
mwe | Mwera | Tanzania | 469,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
unx | Munda | India | 469,000 (2001 census) |
fry | Frisian | Netherlands | 467,000 in Netherlands (2001 census) |
tet | Tetun | Indonesia | 400,000 in Indonesia (2011). Population total all countries: 463,500. L2 users: Additional 50,000 L2 speakers in both East Timor and Indonesia |
doc | Dong, Northern | China | 463,000 in China (2003) |
xmc | Makhuwa-Marrevone | Mozambique | 463,000 (2006) |
irk | Iraqw | Tanzania | 462,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
kbl | Kanembu | Chad | 461,000 (2006) |
bxr | Buriat, Russia | Russian Federation | 219,000 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 461,000 (2010 census) |
gkp | Kpelle, Guinea | Guinea | 460,000 (2012 V. Vydrin) |
akl | Inakeanon | Philippines | 435,000 in Philippines (2000 census). Population total all countries: 458,600 |
nim | Nilamba | Tanzania | 455,000 (2006). 50,000 Iambi |
kdt | Kuy | Thailand | 400,000 in Thailand (2006 Mahidol University). Population total all countries: 452,800. Few monolinguals |
cak | Kaqchikel | Guatemala | 451,000 (1990–1998 SIL) |
rtw | Rathawi | India | 451,000 (2006 IMB) |
dik | Dinka, Southwestern | South Sudan | 450,000 (1982 UBS) |
fuq | Fulfulde, Central-Eastern Niger | Niger | 450,000 (1998) |
inh | Ingush | Russian Federation | 306,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 322,900. Ethnic population: 445,000 (2010 census) |
lob | Lobi | Burkina Faso | 286,000 in Burkina Faso (Vanderaa 1991). Population total all countries: 442,000 |
sgw | Sebat Bet Gurage | Ethiopia | 440,000. Chaha 130,000, Gura 20,000, Muher 90,000, Gyeto 80,000, Ezha 120,000 |
bwx | Bunu, Bu-Nao | China | 258,000 (McConnell 1995). 97,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 439,000 (1982 census). 100,000 ethnic Bunu speak Central Hongshuihe Zhuang [zch] as L1 |
nyu | Nyungwe | Mozambique | 439,000 (2006) |
kus | Kusaal | Ghana | 420,000 in Ghana (2004 SIL), increasing. 350,000 Agole, 70,000 Toende. Population total all countries: 438,200 |
mwk | Maninkakan, Kita | Mali | 434,000 (2009 census) |
sng | Sanga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 431,000 (1991 UBS) |
lch | Lucazi | Angola | 400,000 in Angola. Population total all countries: 430,600 |
iso | Isoko | Nigeria | 423,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
ble | Balanta-Kentohe | Guinea-Bissau | 397,000 in Guinea-Bissau (2006 World Factbook). Population total all countries: 423,000 |
anr | Andh | India | 100,000 (2007). Ethnic population: 420,000 (2007) |
pem | Phende | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 420,000 (1991 UBS) |
mjw | Karbi | India | 420,000 (2001 census) |
bax | Bamun | Cameroon | 420,000 (2005 SIL). Based on actual population of the subdivisions where the Bamun people are present, as of the official 2005 census (2014 C. Hamm) |
smo | Samoan | Samoa | 199,000 in Samoa (1999). Population total all countries: 413,257 |
jra | Jarai | Viet Nam | 242,000 in Viet Nam (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 262,800. Ethnic population: 411,000 (2009 census) |
mls | Masalit | Sudan | 350,000 in Sudan (2011 SIL). Population total all countries: 410,900 |
ayh | Arabic, Hadrami Spoken | Yemen | 300,000 in Yemen (1995). Population total all countries: 410,000 |
lag | Langi | Tanzania | 410,000 (2007 R. Cox), increasing. Many ethnic Burunge (Chemba, Goima, and elsewhere) and some Alagwa (Kolo, Mnenya, and elsewhere) who are L1 Langi speakers. 38,000 monolinguals |
nhe | Nahuatl, Eastern Huasteca | Mexico | 410,000 (1991 SIL) |
gwr | Gwere | Uganda | 409,000 (2002 census), increasing |
bsq | Bassa | Liberia | 403,000 in Liberia (2006). Population total all countries: 408,730 |
dyo | Jola-Fonyi | Senegal | 340,000 in Senegal. 243,000 Fonyi, 96,700 Buluf. Population total all countries: 407,500. 34,000 monolinguals |
swi | Sui | China | 300,000 in China (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 300,120. Ethnic population: 407,000 (2000 census) |
cdg | Chamari | India | 406,000 (2001 IMB) |
lun | Lunda | Zambia | 225,000 in Zambia (2010 census). 214,000 Lunda, 10,900 Ndembu (2010 census). Population total all countries: 403,000 |
dig | Chidigo | Kenya | 313,000 in Kenya (2009 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 401,000 |
srx | Sirmauri | India | 400,000 (2005 SIL) |
mzm | Mumuye | Nigeria | 400,000 (1993 SIL) |
cja | Cham, Western | Cambodia | 204,000 in Cambodia (2008 census). Population total all countries: 246,990. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 400,000 |
mxg | Mbangala | Angola | 400,000 (2012) |
tvn | Tavoyan | Myanmar | 400,000 (2000 D. Bradley) |
psi | Pashai, Southeast | Afghanistan | 180,000 (2011 Pashai Language Development Project), increasing. 75,000 Laghman, 95,000 Nangarhar, 10,000 Kunar. 100,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 400,000 |
sgd | Surigaonon | Philippines | 400,000 (2009 W. Hall) |
anc | Ngas | Nigeria | 400,000 (1998 SIL) |
lol | Mongo-Nkundu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 400,000 (1995) |
bfs | Bai, Southern | China | 400,000 (2003) |
mut | Muria, Western | India | 400,000 (2000 IICCC) |
kmw | Komo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 400,000 (1998 SIL) |
now | Nyambo | Tanzania | 400,000 (2003) |
nhw | Nahuatl, Western Huasteca | Mexico | 400,000 (1991 SIL) |
fmu | Muria, Far Western | India | 400,000 (2007) |
kmz | Khorasani Turkish | Iran | 400,000 (1977 G. Doerfer) |
flr | Fuliiru | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 400,000 (2012 SIL) |
lea | Lega-Shabunda | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 400,000 (1982 UBS) |
dug | Chiduruma | Kenya | 397,000 (2009 census), increasing |
gsg | German Sign Language | Germany | 80,000 (2014 German Deaf Association). 80,000 signers (2014 German Deaf Association). 200,000 signers (2014 EUD). 395,000 (2014 IMB) |
pdt | Plautdietsch | Canada | 80,000 in Canada (Salminen 2007). Population total all countries: 394,900 |
mev | Mano | Liberia | 305,000 in Liberia (2012 V. Vydrin). Population total all countries: 390,000 |
dgi | Dagara, Northern | Burkina Faso | 388,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
gry | Grebo, Barclayville | Liberia | 23,700 (Vanderaa 1991). 387,000 all Grebo languages in Liberia (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
tdt | Tetun Dili | East Timor | 385,000 (2009) |
lif | Limbu | Nepal | 344,000 in Nepal (2011 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 381,300. Relatively few monolinguals |
dzg | Dazaga | Chad | 331,000 in Chad (2006). Population total all countries: 381,000 |
ati | Attié | Côte d’Ivoire | 381,000 (1993 SIL). 34,000 live in Abidjan |
hif | Hindi, Fiji | Fiji | 380,000 in Fiji (1991 UBS) |
ycl | Lolopo | China | 380,000 (2007) |
krj | Kinaray-a | Philippines | 378,000 (1994 SIL), increasing. 1,000 monolinguals. L2 users: Business people, intermarriage |
toh | Tonga | Mozambique | 375,000 (2006) |
mji | Kim Mun | China | 200,000 in China (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995). 61,000 in Hainan Province (2000 census). Population total all countries: 374,500 |
rah | Rabha | India | 165,000 (2001 census). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 374,000 (1993) |
tzh | Tzeltal | Mexico | 372,000 (2000 INALI). 50,000 monolinguals |
scl | Shina | Pakistan | 337,000 in Pakistan (1998 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 371,400 |
zlq | Zhuang, Liuqian | China | 370,000 (2007) |
wti | Berta | Ethiopia | 187,000 in Ethiopia (2007 census), increasing. 3,450 Fadashi. Population total all countries: 367,000. 99,700 monolinguals. L2 users: 16,500 in Ethiopia |
gru | Kistane | Ethiopia | 255,000 (1994 census). Ethnic population: 364,000 (1994 census). Includes 4,000 Gogot. L2 users: 60,500 |
kyk | Kamayo | Philippines | 363,000 (2000 census). Estimated population for Caraga, Davao Oriental, and Surigao del Sur regions |
gof | Gofa | Ethiopia | 363,000 (2007 census), increasing. 190,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 33,400 |
zmz | Mbandja | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 352,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 362,460 |
kff | Koya | India | 362,000 (2001 census) |
xal | Kalmyk-Oirat | Russian Federation | 80,500 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 360,800. Ethnic population: 183,000 (2010 census) |
adh | Adhola | Uganda | 360,000 (2002 census), increasing |
acf | Saint Lucian Creole French | Saint Lucia | 158,000 in Saint Lucia (2001). Population total all countries: 359,450 |
ziw | Zigula | Tanzania | 355,000 (Johnstone 1993) |
trd | Turi | India | 2,000 (2007). Ethnic population: 354,000 (2007) |
peg | Pengo | India | Ethnic population: 350,000 (2000) |
prd | Parsi-Dari | Iran | 350,000 (1999). Very few monolinguals |
hmq | Miao, Eastern Qiandong | China | 350,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
lew | Kaili, Ledo | Indonesia | 350,000 (2000 census), increasing |
gby | Gbari | Nigeria | 350,000 (2002 SIL) |
rej | Rejang | Indonesia | 350,000 (2000 census) |
bbj | Ghomálá’ | Cameroon | 350,000 (2005 SIL). Based on the actual population of the subdivisions where the Ghomala’ people are present, as of the official 2005 census (2014 C. Hamm) |
pch | Pardhan | India | 135,000 (2007). Ethnic population: 347,000 |
bcq | Bench | Ethiopia | 347,000 (2007 census). 14,300 Mer. 150,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 22,600 |
ctd | Chin, Tedim | Myanmar | 189,000 in Myanmar (1990). Population total all countries: 344,000. L2 users: Used as L2 in Tiddim political subdivision |
nuj | Nyole | Uganda | 341,000 (2002 census), increasing |
div | Maldivian | Maldives | 331,000 in Maldives (2012). Population total all countries: 340,500 |
rob | Tae’ | Indonesia | 340,000 (2000 census), increasing |
mfb | Bangka | Indonesia | 340,000 (2000 census). 50 or less speakers of the Lom dialect (Wurm 2007) |
xki | Kenyan Sign Language | Kenya | 340,000 (2007 DOOR), increasing |
fij | Fijian | Fiji | 330,000 in Fiji (1996 census). 10,000 in Kadavu (1,500 Nabukelevu), 20,000 in Northeast Viti Levu. Population total all countries: 337,320. L2 users: 320,000 in Fiji (1991 UBS) |
kdh | Tem | Togo | 234,000 in Togo (Gblem-Poidi 2012). Population total all countries: 337,000 |
ltz | Luxembourgish | Luxembourg | 266,000 in Luxembourg (European Commission 2012). Population total all countries: 336,710. L2 users: 50,000 in Luxembourg |
qwh | Quechua, Huaylas Ancash | Peru | 336,000 (2000). 20,000 monolinguals |
lia | Limba, West-Central | Sierra Leone | 335,000 (1989 J. Kaiser) |
knx | Kendayan | Indonesia | 321,000 in Indonesia (2007 SIL). Population total all countries: 331,700 |
lbw | Tolaki | Indonesia | 331,000 (2000 census). 298,000 Tolaki (Konawe), 33,000 Mekongga and 200 Wiwirano. Asera and Laiwui not separately listed, but less than 1,000 |
bgx | Balkan Gagauz Turkish | Turkey | 327,000 in Turkey (Johnstone 1993). 7,000 Surguch (1965) and 320,000 Yuruk. Population total all countries: 331,000 |
rad | Rade | Viet Nam | 177,000 in Viet Nam (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 331,000 (2009 census) |
xmv | Malagasy, Antankarana | Madagascar | 330,000 (2006) |
nzi | Nzema | Ghana | 262,000 in Ghana (2004 SIL). Population total all countries: 328,700 |
fue | Fulfulde, Borgu | Benin | 280,000 in Benin (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 328,200. Most monolinguals are in Borgou Department, Nikki Commune |
gej | Gen | Togo | 201,000 in Togo (1991). Population total all countries: 327,000 |
kqs | Kissi, Northern | Guinea | 287,000 in Guinea (Vanderaa 1991). Population total all countries: 327,000 |
prp | Parsi | India | 151,000 in India (2000). Population total all countries: 326,000 |
ccp | Chakma | Bangladesh | 150,000 in Bangladesh (2007). Population total all countries: 326,000 |
rmo | Romani, Sinte | Serbia | 31,000 in Serbia. 30,000 Serbian, 1,000 Manouche. Population total all countries: 324,090 |
ebu | Kiembu | Kenya | 324,000 (2009 census), increasing |
knk | Kuranko | Sierra Leone | 268,000 in Sierra Leone (2006). Population total all countries: 323,200 |
guc | Wayuu | Colombia | 122,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Population total all countries: 321,000. Ethnic population: 199,000 (Crevels 2007) |
mfq | Moba | Togo | 319,000 in Togo (Gblem-Poidi 2012). Population total all countries: 320,800 |
dip | Dinka, Northeastern | South Sudan | 320,000 (1986 UBS) |
jsl | Japanese Sign Language | Japan | 317,000 (Van Cleve 1986) |
krc | Karachay-Balkar | Russian Federation | 305,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 310,270. Ethnic population: 314,000 (2010 census) |
mhi | Ma’di | Uganda | 296,000 in Uganda (2002 census), increasing. Numbers probably include Southern Madi speakers. Population total all countries: 314,000 |
eyo | Keiyo | Kenya | 314,000 (2009 census), increasing |
isl | Icelandic | Iceland | 300,000 in Iceland (2015 S. Ager). Population total all countries: 313,840 |
tkq | Tee | Nigeria | 313,000 (2006) |
hnj | Hmong Njua | Laos | 100,000 in Laos (Hattaway 2000). Population total all countries: 312,020 |
zdj | Comorian, Ngazidja | Comoros | 300,000 in Comoros (2004). Population total all countries: 312,000 |
nyd | Olunyole | Kenya | 311,000 (2009 census), increasing |
mfv | Mandjak | Guinea-Bissau | 184,000 in Guinea-Bissau (2006 World Factbook). Population total all countries: 310,600 |
abv | Arabic, Baharna Spoken | Bahrain | 300,000 in Bahrain (1995). Population total all countries: 310,000 |
bfi | British Sign Language | United Kingdom | 77,000 (2014 EUD). L2 users: 250,000 (2013 K. Crombie Smith). 310,000 (2014 IMB) |
lwg | Oluwanga | Kenya | 309,000 (2009 census) |
wss | Wasa | Ghana | 309,000 (2003) |
pis | Pijin | Solomon Islands | 24,400 (1999 SIL). L2 users: 307,000 (1999 SIL) |
phu | Phuan | Thailand | 200,000 in Thailand (2006 Mahidol University). Population total all countries: 307,000 |
qxs | Qiang, Southern | China | 81,300 (1999 J. Evans), decreasing. 8,300 Daqishan, 4,100 Taoping, 3,100 Longxi, 14,500 Mianchi, 31,000 Hehu. Around 130,000 total for Northern and Southern Qiang. 80,000 officially classified within Qiang nationality and speakers 50,000 within Tibetan nationality (1990 J-O. Svantesson). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 306,000 (2000 census) |
hbb | Nya Huba | Nigeria | 306,000 (2006 census) |
cng | Qiang, Northern | China | 57,800 (1999), decreasing. 14,000 Mawo, 14,000 Weigu, 11,000 Luhua, 8,000 Cimulin, and 9,000 Yadu. 130,000 total for Northern and Southern Qiang languages, including 80,000 as Qiang nationality and 50,000 as Tibetan nationality (1990 J-O. Svantesson). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 306,000 (2000 census) |
tec | Terik | Kenya | 301,000 (2009 census), increasing |
mnb | Muna | Indonesia | 300,000 (2007 R. Van den Berg) |
jab | Hyam | Nigeria | 300,000 (2014 NBTT) |
kad | Adara | Nigeria | 300,000 (2011 SIL) |
ybb | Yemba | Cameroon | 300,000, increasing |
mtb | Anyin Morofo | Côte d’Ivoire | 300,000 (2002 SIL) |
pil | Yom | Benin | 300,000 (2006 SIL). Almost no monolinguals. Ethnic population: 300,000. 230,000 Yowa; 70,000 Tangma. L2 users: 150,000 |
smw | Sumbawa | Indonesia | 300,000 (1989) |
hig | Kamwe | Nigeria | 300,000 (1992) |
fur | Friulian | Italy | 300,000 (2002) |
gay | Gayo | Indonesia | 300,000 (2000 census) |
tgh | Tobagonian Creole English | Trinidad and Tobago | 300,000 (2011 J. Ferreira) |
mxx | Mahou | Côte d’Ivoire | 300,000 (2012 V. Vydrin) |
luc | Aringa | Uganda | 300,000 (2002 census), increasing |
yer | Tarok | Nigeria | 300,000 (1998 R. Blench) |
ish | Esan | Nigeria | 300,000 (Okojie 1994). 7,000 Ekpon in 7 villages (1998) |
hmd | Miao, Large Flowery | China | 300,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
nxq | Naxi | China | 300,000 (2000 census). 100,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 300,000 |
hsh | Hungarian Sign Language | Hungary | 9,000 in Hungary (2014 EUD). 49,000 (2014 IMB). 9,000 deaf sign language users (2014 EUD). 300,000 including L2 users |
say | Saya | Nigeria | 300,000 (2013 SIL). 7,000 Sigidi (1995 CAPRO) |
srn | Sranan | Suriname | 120,000 in Suriname (1993). Population total all countries: 126,400. L2 users: 300,000 in Suriname |
osi | Osing | Indonesia | 300,000 (2000 census) |
bas | Basaa | Cameroon | 300,000 (2005 SIL). Based on the actual population of the subdivisions where the Basaa people are present, as of the official 2005 census (2014 C. Hamm) |
nsp | Nepalese Sign Language | Nepal | 20,000 (2014 NDFN). Approximately 20,000 deaf signers out of 300,000 total deaf (2014 NDFN) |
vun | Vunjo | Tanzania | 300,000 (1992 UBS), increasing |
wxa | Waxianghua | China | 300,000 (1995) |
jmc | Machame | Tanzania | 300,000 (1992 UBS), increasing |
kaj | Jju | Nigeria | 300,000 (1988 SIL) |
mde | Maba | Chad | 296,000 (2006 E. Zürcher), decreasing. Very few monolinguals |
kfs | Bilaspuri | India | 295,000 (1991 census) |
sur | Mwaghavul | Nigeria | 295,000 (1993 SIL) |
kfu | Katkari | India | 12,000 (2007). Ethnic population: 294,000. Kathodi |
gxx | Wè Southern | Côte d’Ivoire | 293,000 (1999 SIL). 20,000 Niao (1995 SIL) |
csg | Chilean Sign Language | Chile | 21,000 (Parks, Parks, and Williams 2011). 292,700 people with some level of auditory deficiency (2005 Fondo Nacional de la Discapacidad); 66,500 people with total deafness (23,900 less than 60 years old) (2002 census) |
bft | Balti | Pakistan | 270,000 in Pakistan (1992). Population total all countries: 290,000 |
alw | Alaba-K’abeena | Ethiopia | 287,000 (2007 census). 234,000 Alaba, 52,700 K’abeena (2007 census). 111,000 monolinguals (1994 census). L2 users: 29,700 |
kvr | Kerinci | Indonesia | 260,000 in Indonesia (2000 census). Population total all countries: 285,000 |
gbl | Gamit | India | 284,000 (2001 census) |
tyv | Tuva | Russian Federation | 254,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 283,400. Ethnic population: 268,000 (2010 census) |
tap | Taabwa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 250,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Barrett 1982). Population total all countries: 281,600 |
taq | Tamasheq | Mali | 250,000 in Mali (1991). Population total all countries: 281,200 |
kzn | Kokola | Malawi | 200,000 in Malawi (2000). Population total all countries: 280,000 |
ior | Inor | Ethiopia | 280,000. 50,000 Endegeny |
zib | Zimbabwe Sign Language | Zimbabwe | 280,000 (2008 WFD). 280,000 deaf members of the Zimbabwe National Association of the Deaf (2008 WFD) |
mjx | Mahali | India | 33,000 in India (2007), decreasing. Population total all countries: 36,000. Ethnic population: 278,000 (2007) |
mne | Naba | Chad | 278,000 (2006). 137,000 Bilala, 76,700 Kuka, and 19,200 Medogo |
tza | Tanzanian Sign Language | Tanzania | 278,000 (2008 WFD). 278,000 deaf signers (2008 WFD) |
wni | Comorian, Ndzwani | Comoros | 264,000 in Comoros (2000). Population total all countries: 275,000 |
ets | Yekhee | Nigeria | 274,000 (1995 UBS) |
zag | Zaghawa | Sudan | 180,000 in Sudan (Osman 2006). Population total all countries: 274,000 |
dav | Dawida | Kenya | 274,000 (2009 census), increasing |
nle | Nyala | Kenya | 273,000 (2009 census) |
pce | Palaung, Ruching | Myanmar | 258,000 in Myanmar (2000). Population total all countries: 272,000 |
ase | American Sign Language | United States | 250,000 in United States (Mitchell, Young, Bachleda et al. 2006). Population total all countries: 271,550. L2 users: Used natively by many hearing children of deaf parents, and as L2 by many other hearing people |
swk | Sena, Malawi | Malawi | 270,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
tcz | Chin, Thado | India | 243,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 269,200 |
gya | Gbaya, Northwest | Central African Republic | 200,000 in Central African Republic (1996). Population total all countries: 267,000 |
nav | Navajo | United States | 171,000 (2010 census). 7,600 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 266,000 (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2007) |
kxd | Brunei | Brunei | 215,000 in Brunei (1984 SIL), increasing. Population total all countries: 266,000 |
dks | Dinka, Southeastern | South Sudan | 250,000 in South Sudan. Population total all countries: 265,900 |
pap | Papiamentu | Curacao | 115,000 in Curacao (2011 SIL). Population total all countries: 263,200. L2 users: 20,000 in Curacao |
njo | Naga, Ao | India | 261,000 (2001 census) |
iqw | Ikwo | Nigeria | 260,000 (2012 SIL) |
aae | Albanian, Arbëreshë | Italy | 100,000 (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 260,000 (Stephens 1976) |
mse | Musey | Chad | 209,000 in Chad (2006). Population total all countries: 259,000 |
aju | Arabic, Judeo-Moroccan | Israel | 250,000 in Israel (1992 H. Mutzafi). Population total all countries: 258,930 |
ijn | Kalabari | Nigeria | 258,000 (Jenewari 1989) |
las | Lama | Togo | 198,000 in Togo (Gblem-Poidi 2012). Population total all countries: 258,000 |
bjs | Bajan | Barbados | 256,000 (1999 World Bank) |
ill | Iranun | Philippines | 241,000 in Philippines (1981 SIL). Population total all countries: 256,000 |
sxn | Sangir | Indonesia | 200,000 in Indonesia (Maryott 1993), increasing. 50,000 Siau, 10,000 Tagulandang. Population total all countries: 255,000 |
svr | Savara | India | 253,000 (2001) |
srb | Sora | India | 253,000 (2001 census) |
lkb | Lukabaras | Kenya | 253,000 (2009 census) |
hmz | Sinicized Miao | China | 250,000 in China (Hattaway 2000). Population total all countries: 252,000 |
bmb | Bembe | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 252,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1991 UBS) |
rnd | Ruund | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 153,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 251,500 |
naq | Khoekhoe | Namibia | 200,000 in Namibia (2006). Population total all countries: 251,100 |
ngb | Ngbandi, Northern | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 250,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (2000 SIL). Population total all countries: 250,290. 75,000 monolinguals |
ksh | Kölsch | Germany | 250,000 (1997 H. Jakobs) |
gul | Sea Island Creole English | United States | 350 (2010 census). 10,000 in New York City (Holm 1989). Ethnic population: 250,000 |
bwr | Bura-Pabir | Nigeria | 250,000 (1987 UBS). 200,000 Pabir (1993). 32,000 in Adamawa state (1992) |
qvw | Quechua, Huaylla Wanca | Peru | 250,000 (2002 SIL) |
qxn | Quechua, Northern Conchucos Ancash | Peru | 250,000 (2002 SIL). 65,000 monolinguals (1994 census) |
thz | Tamajeq, Tayart | Niger | 250,000 (1998) |
cjm | Cham, Eastern | Viet Nam | 72,900 in Viet Nam (2002). All Cham: 250,000 (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 73,790 |
mry | Mandaya | Philippines | 250,000 (2010) |
kvx | Koli, Parkari | Pakistan | 250,000 (1995) |
sfw | Sehwi | Ghana | 250,000 (2003) |
ann | Obolo | Nigeria | 250,000 (2012 U. Aaron), increasing |
nbe | Naga, Konyak | India | 248,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 250,000 |
nnh | Ngiemboon | Cameroon | 250,000 (2000 CABTAL), increasing. 80,000 monolinguals |
xsm | Kasem | Burkina Faso | 120,000 in Burkina Faso (1998 SIL). Population total all countries: 250,000 |
mbf | Malay, Baba | Singapore | 10,000 in Singapore (Pakir 1986). Population total all countries: 12,000. Ethnic population: 250,000 (1986) |
qxo | Quechua, Southern Conchucos Ancash | Peru | 250,000 (1994 census), increasing. 80,000 monolinguals. L2 users: Health workers and teachers |
ige | Igede | Nigeria | 250,000 (1991 UBS) |
dib | Dinka, South Central | South Sudan | 250,000 |
lpo | Lipo | China | 250,000 (Bradley 2007). Few monolinguals |
bde | Bade | Nigeria | 250,000 (2007) |
twx | Tewe | Mozambique | 250,000 (2000 Nucleus for the Study of Mozambican Languages) |
ywq | Yi, Wuding-Luquan | China | 250,000 (2007) |
eto | Eton | Cameroon | 250,000 (2005 census). Based on census results for whole Lekie division. Delpech (1985: 161), cited in Van de Velde 2006, gives 250,000 in 1982 (2014 C. Hamm) |
mku | Maninka, Konyanka | Guinea | 210,000 in Guinea (2012 V. Vydrin). Population total all countries: 249,200 |
okr | Kirike | Nigeria | 248,000 (1995 UBS) |
pbv | Pnar | India | 243,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 247,000 |
khw | Khowar | Pakistan | 223,000 in Pakistan (1992). Population total all countries: 242,200 |
kqn | Kaonde | Zambia | 206,000 in Zambia (2010 census). Population total all countries: 242,000 |
kxc | Konso | Ethiopia | 242,000 in Ethiopia (2007 census), increasing. 139,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 5,660 in Ethiopia |
khr | Kharia | India | 240,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 241,580 |
spy | Sabaot | Kenya | 241,000 (2009 census), increasing |
kki | Kagulu | Tanzania | 241,000 (2006 M. Petzell) |
xbr | Kambera | Indonesia | 240,000 (2009) |
lns | Lamnso’ | Cameroon | 240,000 in Cameroon (2005 SIL), increasing. 72,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 240,000 |
her | Herero | Namibia | 206,000 in Namibia (2006). Population total all countries: 237,000 |
saq | Samburu | Kenya | 237,000 (2009 census), increasing. Ilchamus 27,300, Njemps 5,300 (2009 census) |
mua | Mundang | Chad | 191,000 in Chad (2006). Population total all countries: 235,700 |
tzo | Tzotzil | Mexico | 235,000 (2000 INALI) |
aiw | Aari | Ethiopia | 235,000 (2007). 129,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 13,300 |
jbn | Nafusi | Libya | 184,000 in Libya (2006). Population total all countries: 234,000. Preschool children are monolingual in Nafusi |
tui | Tupuri | Cameroon | 130,000 in Cameroon (2005 SIL). Based on the actual population of the subdivision where the Tupuri people are present, as of the official 2005 census (2014 C. Hamm). Population total all countries: 234,000 |
bkm | Kom | Cameroon | 233,000 (2005 CABTAL), increasing. 69,900 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 233,000 |
mcn | Masana | Chad | 130,000 in Chad (2006). Population total all countries: 233,000 |
nba | Nyemba | Angola | 222,000 in Angola (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Population total all countries: 231,540 |
ecs | Ecuadorian Sign Language | Ecuador | 231,000 (2011 CONADIS) |
njz | Nyishi | India | 230,000 (2001 census). 23,000 speakers of Bangni dialect (Van Driem 2007) |
enq | Enga | Papua New Guinea | 230,000 (2000 census). 12,000 in Sau (1990 UBS) |
maw | Mampruli | Ghana | 220,000 in Ghana (2004 SIL), increasing. Population total all countries: 230,000 |
gjn | Gonja | Ghana | 230,000 (2004 SIL), increasing |
mog | Mongondow | Indonesia | 230,000 (2000 census) |
kpv | Komi-Zyrian | Russian Federation | 156,000 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 228,000 (2010 census) |
ayb | Gbe, Ayizo | Benin | 227,000 (2006) |
mwn | Nyamwanga | Zambia | 140,000 in Zambia (2010 census). 135,000 Nyamwanga, 4,220 Tambo (2010 census). Population total all countries: 227,000 |
bja | Budza | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 226,000 (1985 census) |
bah | Bahamas Creole English | Bahamas | 225,000 in Bahamas (1987) |
rkm | Marka | Burkina Faso | 200,000 in Burkina Faso (1992 CMA). Population total all countries: 225,000 |
ssy | Saho | Eritrea | 191,000 in Eritrea (2006), increasing. Population total all countries: 223,800 |
ngo | Ngoni | Tanzania | 170,000 in Tanzania (1987). Population total all countries: 223,000 |
ukl | Ukrainian Sign Language | Ukraine | 223,000 (2014 IMB) |
klu | Klao | Liberia | 213,000 in Liberia (2006). Population total all countries: 222,620 |
mfu | Mbwela | Angola | 222,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
nnq | Ngindo | Tanzania | 220,000 (1987) |
nxd | Ngando | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 220,000 (1995) |
tod | Toma | Guinea | 220,000 (2012 V. Vydrin) |
zea | Zeeuws | Netherlands | 220,000 |
tks | Takestani | Iran | 220,000 |
mzv | Mandja | Central African Republic | 220,000 (1996) |
ndh | Ndali | Tanzania | 150,000 in Tanzania (1987), increasing. Population total all countries: 220,000 |
gso | Gbaya, Southwest | Central African Republic | 220,000 (2007 SIL) |
mve | Marwari | Pakistan | 220,000. 100,000 Northern Marwari, 120,000 or more Southern Marwari (1998). The latter 100,000 Marwari Bhil, 10,000 Marwari Meghwar, 12,000 to 13,000 Marwari Bhat |
asp | Algerian Sign Language | Algeria | 220,000 (2014 IMB) |
guk | Gumuz | Ethiopia | 179,000 in Ethiopia (2007 census). Population total all countries: 219,000. 88,200 monolinguals. L2 users: 4,380 in Ethiopia |
ayc | Aymara, Southern | Peru | 219,000 (2006) |
oci | Occitan | France | 110,000 in France (Bernissan 2012). Population total all countries: 218,310 |
mck | Mbunda | Angola | 135,000 in Angola (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Population total all countries: 218,000 |
kne | Kankanaey | Philippines | 150,000 (1991 SIL). All Kankanai 218,000 (1990 census) |
bgw | Bhatri | India | 217,000 (2001 census) |
bud | Ntcham | Togo | 160,000 in Togo (Gblem-Poidi 2012). Population total all countries: 217,000. L2 users: Foreigners living in their area |
ssb | Sama, Southern | Philippines | 200,000 in Philippines (2007 SIL), increasing. Population total all countries: 215,000. 20,000 monolinguals |
maf | Mafa | Cameroon | 210,000 in Cameroon (2005 SIL). Based on the actual population of the sub-divisions where the Mafa people are present (2014 C. Hamm). Population total all countries: 214,910 |
xan | Xamtanga | Ethiopia | 213,000 (2007 census). 93,900 monolinguals. L2 users: 11,000 |
xsq | Makhuwa-Saka | Mozambique | 212,000 (2006) |
vkt | Malay, Tenggarong Kutai | Indonesia | 210,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). 100,000 in Tenggarong, 60,000 in Ancalong, 50,000 in Northern Kutai |
log | Logo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 210,000 (1989 SIL). 100,000 Ogambi |
pwo | Karen, Pwo Western | Myanmar | 210,000, decreasing |
byv | Medumba | Cameroon | 210,000 (1991 UBS) |
nsd | Nisu, Southern | China | 210,000 (2007), decreasing |
mlm | Mulam | China | 86,000 (2005 GXLOUS). Fewer than 10,000 monolinguals (including women and preschool children). Ethnic population: 210,000 (2000 census) |
cdi | Chodri | India | 209,000 (2001 census). More speakers in Tapi district |
ife | Ifè | Togo | 127,000 in Togo (Gblem-Poidi 2012). Population total all countries: 207,000 |
bre | Breton | France | 206,000 (2013 R. Milin), decreasing |
cld | Chaldean Neo-Aramaic | Iraq | 100,000 in Iraq (1994 H. Mutzafi). Population total all countries: 206,000 |
kno | Kono | Sierra Leone | 205,000 (2006). L2 users: 25,000 (1981 D. Cranmer) |
jit | Jita | Tanzania | 205,000 (2005 SIL), increasing |
mvz | Mesqan | Ethiopia | 195,000 (2007 SIL). Ethnic population: 205,000 ( Woreda Farmers’ Cooperatives Office) |
tek | Teke, Ibali | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 167,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 203,200 |
kfz | Koromfé | Burkina Faso | 196,000 in Burkina Faso (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Population total all countries: 202,000 |
lam | Lamba | Zambia | 201,000 in Zambia (2010 census). 198,000 Lamba, 2,250 Lima (2010 census) |
tan | Tangale | Nigeria | 200,000 (2006 census) |
gbp | Gbaya-Bossangoa | Central African Republic | 200,000 (2005) |
ckl | Kibaku | Nigeria | 200,000 (2014 NBTT) |
ort | Oriya, Adivasi | India | 200,000 (2011 SIL). L2 users: 200,000 (1998 U. Gustafsson) |
bim | Bimoba | Ghana | 120,000 (2004 SIL). Ethnic population: 200,000 |
sav | Saafi-Saafi | Senegal | 200,000 (2012), increasing |
mvy | Kohistani, Indus | Pakistan | 200,000 (1992) |
pcd | Picard | France | Population total all countries: 200,000 |
mdp | Mbala | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 200,000 (Nida 1972) |
iru | Irula | India | 200,000 (2003 E. Udayakumar) |
ank | Goemai | Nigeria | 200,000 (1995) |
keo | Kakwa | Uganda | 130,000 in Uganda (2002 census), increasing. 200,000 total (Onziga and Gilley 2012). Population total all countries: 190,000 |
pdc | German, Pennsylvania | United States | 118,000 in United States (2010 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 133,000. Ethnic population: 200,000 (Kloss 1981) |
nch | Nahuatl, Central Huasteca | Mexico | 200,000 (2000 census) |
rui | Rufiji | Tanzania | 200,000 (1987) |
bww | Bwa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 200,000 (1994 SIL) |
mhm | Makhuwa-Moniga | Mozambique | 200,000 (2003 SIL) |
kny | Kanyok | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 200,000 (1991 UBS) |
gew | Gera | Nigeria | 200,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
hke | Hunde | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 200,000 (1980 UBS) |
eke | Ekit | Nigeria | 200,000 (1989) |
tye | Kyanga | Nigeria | 11,000 in Nigeria (2012 R. Jones), decreasing. Population total all countries: 12,000. Ethnic population: 200,000 |
ikw | Ikwere | Nigeria | 200,000 (1973 SIL), increasing |
kss | Kisi, Southern | Liberia | 115,000 in Liberia (1995). Population total all countries: 200,000 |
ltg | Latgalian | Latvia | 200,000 in Latvia (2009 J. Eisaks) |
kfa | Kodava | India | 200,000 (2001). Ethnic population: 200,000. 100,000 in Kodagu District; 100,000 in Karnataka District and major cities |
khq | Songhay, Koyra Chiini | Mali | 200,000 (1999 SIL), increasing |
nqg | Nago, Southern | Benin | 200,000 (2002 SIL) |
daq | Maria, Dandami | India | 200,000 (2000) |
emu | Muria, Eastern | India | 200,000 (2007) |
mkn | Malay, Kupang | Indonesia | 200,000 (1997 M. Jacob). L2 users: 100,000 |
plk | Shina, Kohistani | Pakistan | 200,000 (1981 census), increasing |
ywu | Nasu, Wumeng | China | 150,000 (2007). Ethnic population: 200,000 |
ogb | Ogbia | Nigeria | 200,000 (1989) |
yba | Yala | Nigeria | 200,000 (2008 L. Otronyi), increasing. 50,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 200,000 |
qve | Quechua, Eastern Apurímac | Peru | 200,000 (2002 SIL). 80,000 monolinguals. 30% in towns, 60%–70% in remote areas, especially at high altitudes. Ethnic population: 200,000 |
ogo | Khana | Nigeria | 200,000 (1989) |
rme | Angloromani | United Kingdom | 90,000 in United Kingdom (Hancock 1990). Population total all countries: 197,900 |
bha | Bharia | India | 197,000 (1981 census) |
bze | Bozo, Jenaama | Mali | 197,000 in Mali (2003 SIL), increasing |
lhi | Lahu Shi | China | 117,000 in China (Bradley 2007), increasing. Population total all countries: 196,200. Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 120,000 |
toc | Totonac, Coyutla | Mexico | 48,100 (2000). All Totonac languages: 196,000 (1980 census) |
cab | Garifuna | Honduras | 98,000 in Honduras (Rivas 1993). Population total all countries: 195,800. 100 monolinguals |
fip | Fipa | Tanzania | 195,000 in Tanzania (2002 census). About 140,000 speakers of Northern, 45,000 of Kwa, and 10,000 of Milanzi varieties |
btz | Batak Alas-Kluet | Indonesia | 195,000 (2000 census). Includes 80,000 Alas, 50,000 Kluet, and 65,000 Singkil |
dic | Dida, Lakota | Côte d’Ivoire | 93,800 (1993 SIL). All Dida: 195,000 (1993 SIL) |
gud | Dida, Yocoboué | Côte d’Ivoire | 102,000 (1993 SIL). 7,100 Guitry, 94,500 Divo. All Dida: 195,000 (1993 SIL) |
lom | Loma | Liberia | 195,000 (2012 V. Vydrin) |
kun | Kunama | Eritrea | 187,000 in Eritrea (2006), increasing. Population total all countries: 194,430 |
san | Sanskrit | India | 14,100 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 15,770. L2 users: 194,000 in India |
tdb | Panchpargania | India | 194,000 (2001 census) |
uum | Urum | Georgia | 97,700 in Georgia (2000). Population total all countries: 192,700 |
suw | Sumbwa | Tanzania | 191,000 (1987) |
lyn | Luyana | Zambia | 2,880 in Zambia (2010 census). 1,000 Kwandi, 1,400 Kwangwa, 480 Luyana (2010 census). Population total all countries: 190,380 |
ysp | Lolopo, Southern | China | 190,000 (2002) |
mjg | Tu | China | 152,000 (2000 census). Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 190,000 |
gmz | Mgbolizhia | Nigeria | 190,000 (2012 SIL) |
nbm | Ngbaka Ma’bo | Central African Republic | 88,000 in Central African Republic (1996). Population total all countries: 189,600 |
sjo | Xibe | China | 30,000 (2000 A. Jun). Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 189,000 (2000 census). L2 users: Chinese, Uyghur, or Kazakh speakers in the area can also speak Xibe |
sss | Sô | Laos | 118,000 in Laos (2005 census). Population total all countries: 188,000 |
box | Buamu | Burkina Faso | 186,000 (2000) |
poy | Pogolo | Tanzania | 185,000 (1987) |
ktp | Kaduo | China | 180,000 in China (Bradley 2007), increasing. Population total all countries: 185,000. Many monolinguals |
srv | Sorsoganon, Southern | Philippines | 185,000 (1975 census) |
wof | Wolof, Gambian | Gambia | 185,000 (2006) |
saz | Saurashtra | India | 185,000 (2001 census). Each listed district has communities of at least 5,000 |
coh | Chichonyi-Chidzihana-Chikauma | Kenya | 184,000 (2009 census), increasing. Chonyi 149,000, Jibana 35,200 |
miq | Mískito | Nicaragua | 154,000 in Nicaragua (1993 census). Population total all countries: 183,000. Ethnic population: 154,000 (1993) |
mwm | Sar | Chad | 183,000 (1993 census). 74,700 Madjingay (1964), 16,300 No (1964), 32,000 Nar (1977) |
mgo | Meta’ | Cameroon | 183,000 (2010 CABTAL), increasing. Menemo 83,000, Moghamo 100,000 (2013 CABTAL) |
liy | Banda-Bambari | Central African Republic | 183,000 (1996). 4,000 Gbende, 2,000 Joto, mainly Linda |
tke | Takwane | Mozambique | 181,000 (2006) |
hem | Hemba | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 181,000 (2000) |
kpz | Kupsapiiny | Uganda | 181,000 (2002 census), increasing |
rmz | Marma | Bangladesh | 150,000 in Bangladesh (2007). Population total all countries: 180,600 |
kfi | Kurumba, Kannada | India | 180,000 (2000) |
fui | Fulfulde, Bagirmi | Chad | 24,000 in Chad. Population total all countries: 180,000 |
afu | Awutu | Ghana | 180,000 (2003) |
kel | Kela | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 180,000 (1972 D. Barrett et al.) |
kez | Kukele | Nigeria | 180,000 (2011 U. Francis), increasing. 45,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 180,000 |
pua | Purepecha, Western Highland | Mexico | 135,000 in Mexico (2005 census). 120,000 in Michoacán, 15,000 elsewhere in Mexico (2005 census). Population total all countries: 180,000 |
buu | Budu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 180,000 (1991 SIL) |
enb | Markweeta | Kenya | 180,000 (2009 census) |
abl | Lampung Nyo | Indonesia | 180,000 (2000 census) |
slp | Lamaholot | Indonesia | 180,000 (2010). L2 users: Many L2 users |
dnw | Dani, Western | Indonesia | 180,000 (1993 census) |
lbe | Lak | Russian Federation | 146,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 152,050. Ethnic population: 179,000 (2010 census) |
cla | Ron | Nigeria | 176,000 (2006 census). 20,000 Shagau (Manguna) |
thk | Kitharaka | Kenya | 176,000 (2009 census), increasing. 61,600 monolinguals |
ski | Sika | Indonesia | 175,000 (Lewis and Grimes 1995) |
shk | Shilluk | South Sudan | 175,000 (1982 SIL) |
gym | Ngäbere | Panama | 169,000 in Panama (2000 census). Population total all countries: 174,100 |
kdi | Kumam | Uganda | 174,000 (2002 census), increasing |
mmj | Majhwar | India | 34,300 (1995). Ethnic population: 174,000 (2007) |
mny | Manyawa | Mozambique | 173,000 (2006). 85% monolingual in Lugela District |
zgm | Zhuang, Minz | China | 173,000 (2004) |
wbq | Waddar | India | 172,000 (2001 census). Ethnic population: In India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka about 3 million (2003 IMA) |
rsb | Romano-Serbian | Serbia | 172,000 (2006) |
smm | Musasa | Nepal | 50,000 (2003). 20,000 Musasa and 30,000 Musasa Bantar. Ethnic population: 172,000 |
ahg | Qimant | Ethiopia | 1,650 (1994 census). Ethnic population: 172,000 (1994 census). L2 users: 3,180 |
dzo | Dzongkha | Bhutan | 160,000 in Bhutan (2006). Population total all countries: 171,080 |
lax | Tiwa | India | 27,100 (2001 census). Ethnic population: 171,000 (2001 census) |
bnx | Bangubangu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 171,000 (1995 SIL). 85,000 Bangubangu, 30,000 Mikebwe, 20,000 Kasenga, 32,000 Nonda, 4,000 Hombo |
sxw | Gbe, Saxwe | Benin | 170,000 (2002 census) |
aba | Abé | Côte d’Ivoire | 170,000 (1995 SIL) |
njh | Naga, Lotha | India | 170,000 (2001 census) |
mzc | Madagascar Sign Language | Madagascar | 110,000 (2014 IMB). Estimated 170,000, based on 1% of general population (2014 Rajaonary Theodoric, World Association of Sign Language Interpreters) |
ogc | Ogbah | Nigeria | 170,000 (1993 A. Ahiamadu) |
tog | Tonga | Malawi | 170,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
ton | Tongan | Tonga | 96,300 in Tonga (1998). Population total all countries: 169,120 |
dho | Dhodia | India | 169,000 (2001 census) |
mlc | Cao Lan | Viet Nam | 169,000 (2009 census) |
fsl | French Sign Language | France | 100,000 in France (2014 EUD). 169,000 (2014 IMB). Of these, approximately 1,000 use Marseille Sign Language (Sallagoity 1975) |
xsr | Sherpa | Nepal | 145,000 in Nepal (2011 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 168,800. A few elderly monolinguals in remote villages (UNESCO). Ethnic population: 155,000 (2001 census). L2 users: Some non-Sherpas who work in the trekking trade learn some Sherpa |
nnw | Nuni, Southern | Burkina Faso | 168,000 (2000) |
ifa | Ifugao, Amganad | Philippines | 27,100 (2000 SIL). 168,000 all Ifugao (1990 census). 10,000 monolinguals. L2 users: A few speakers of other languages speak Ifugao in school, market, commerce |
kdg | Seba | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 167,000 (2002) |
bap | Bantawa | Nepal | 133,000 in Nepal (2011 census). Population total all countries: 166,600. 6,000 monolinguals |
sdr | Sadri, Oraon | Bangladesh | 166,000 (2000) |
kpm | Koho | Viet Nam | 166,000 in Viet Nam (2009 census) |
mfm | Marghi South | Nigeria | 166,000 (2006) |
hns | Hindustani, Sarnami | Suriname | 150,000 in Suriname (1986). Population total all countries: 165,600. Ethnic population: 160,000 (2003) |
mrr | Maria | India | 165,000 (2000). 141,000 Maria and 23,700 Hill Maria |
xms | Moroccan Sign Language | Morocco | 63,400. 63,400 sign language users, 155,000 total deaf (2008 WFD). 165,000 (2014 IMB) |
zmp | Mpuono | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 165,000 (Nida 1972) |
bpj | Binji | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 165,000 (2000) |
mug | Musgu | Cameroon | 140,000 in Cameroon (2005 SIL). Based on the actual population of the sub-divisions where the Musgu people are present, as of the 2005 census (2014 C. Hamm). Population total all countries: 164,400 |
gvl | Gulay | Chad | 163,000 (1993 census). 23,500 Pen in 26 villages (1995 D. Djarangar) |
kpo | Ikposo | Togo | 155,000 in Togo (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 162,500 |
llb | Lolo | Mozambique | 162,000 (2006) |
puu | Punu | Gabon | 152,000 in Gabon (Idiata 2007). Population total all countries: 161,060 |
ruc | Ruuli | Uganda | 160,000 (2002 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 161,000 (2002 census). 140,000 Baruli, 21,000 Banyara |
yiv | Nisu, Northern | China | 160,000, decreasing |
bwq | Bobo Madaré, Southern | Burkina Faso | 160,000 (1999 SIL) |
khy | Kele | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 160,000 (1980 UBS) |
tsj | Tshangla | Bhutan | 140,000 in Bhutan (1999 SIL). Population total all countries: 158,200 |
kxv | Kuvi | India | 158,000 (2001 census) |
bdq | Bahnar | Viet Nam | 158,000 in Viet Nam (1999 census) |
sbk | Safwa | Tanzania | 158,000 (1987), increasing |
mrt | Marghi Central | Nigeria | 158,000 (2006). Madube: 4,000, Mulgwe: 6,000 (2014 SIL) |
bmq | Bomu | Mali | 102,000 in Mali (1976 census). Population total all countries: 158,000 |
kdn | Kunda | Zimbabwe | 145,000 in Zimbabwe (2000). Population total all countries: 157,260 |
msm | Manobo, Agusan | Philippines | 60,000 (2002 SIL). 157,000 all Manobo (1990 census) |
kqy | Koorete | Ethiopia | 157,000 (2007 census), increasing. 84,400 monolinguals (1994 census). L2 users: 2,370 |
wob | Wè Northern | Côte d’Ivoire | 156,000 (1993 SIL) |
diz | Ding | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 155,000 (2002) |
buf | Bushoong | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 155,000 (2000) |
lri | Olumarachi | Kenya | 155,000 (2009 census) |
shz | Sénoufo, Syenara | Mali | 155,000 (2010 SIL), decreasing |
tbz | Ditammari | Benin | 120,000 in Benin (2006). Population total all countries: 154,300 |
cda | Choni | China | 154,000 (2004) |
suj | Shubi | Tanzania | 153,000 (1987) |
lnl | Banda, South Central | Central African Republic | 150,000 in Central African Republic (1996). 55,000 Langba, 95,000 Ngbugu. Population total all countries: 153,000 |
lrm | Olumarama | Kenya | 152,500 (2009 census) |
cko | Anufo | Ghana | 66,000 in Ghana (2003). Population total all countries: 151,900 |
yhd | Arabic, Judeo-Iraqi | Israel | 100,000 in Israel (1994). Population total all countries: 151,820 |
rmc | Romani, Carpathian | Czech Republic | 40,400 in Czech Republic (2011 census). Population total all countries: 151,500 |
aig | Antigua and Barbuda Creole English | Antigua and Barbuda | 67,000 in Antigua and Barbuda (2001), increasing. It is difficult to substantiate the number of Creole speakers and English speakers. Population total all countries: 151,270 |
mym | Me’en | Ethiopia | 151,000 (2007 census), increasing. 5,770 Bodi (2007 census). 143,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 6,300 |
jya | Jiarong | China | 83,000 (1999 Sun Hong Kai). 25,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 151,000 (Lin Xiangrong 1993). Includes 139,000 in Situ Jiarong, 12,200 in Chabao and Sidaba |
khu | Nkumbi | Angola | 150,000 in Angola (1996 UBS). Population total all countries: 150,100 |
kjk | Konjo, Highland | Indonesia | 150,000 (1991 SIL) |
qvi | Quichua, Imbabura Highland | Ecuador | 150,000 (Gómez-Rendón 2007). Many monolinguals |
mzb | Tumzabt | Algeria | 150,000 (2010 UNESCO). Women are monolingual |
bri | Mokpwe | Cameroon | 20,000 (2014 M. Engeler). Ethnic population: 150,000 (2014 M. Engeler) |
tbt | Tembo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 150,000 (1994 SIL) |
kyu | Kayah, Western | Myanmar | 150,000 (2007). 2,000 refugees in Thailand |
bqc | Boko | Benin | 100,000 in Benin (2013 R. Jones). Population total all countries: 150,000. 28,800 monolinguals |
ukw | Ukwuani-Aboh-Ndoni | Nigeria | 150,000 (1973 SIL) |
bdl | Bajau, Indonesian | Indonesia | 150,000 (Mead, Lee, and Neveux 2007). 5,000 or more in North Maluku (Grimes 1982), 8,000 to 10,000 in South Sulawesi (Grimes and Grimes 1987), 7,000 in North Sulawesi and Gorontalo, 36,000 in Central Sulawesi, 40,000 in Southeast Sulawesi (Mead, Lee, and Neveux 2007), and several thousand in Nusa Tenggara (Wurm and Hattori 1981; Verheijen 1986) |
zqe | Zhuang, Qiubei | China | 140,000 (2007 census). 28,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 150,000 |
ngu | Nahuatl, Guerrero | Mexico | 150,000 (1998 SIL) |
kai | Karekare | Nigeria | 150,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
tnt | Tontemboan | Indonesia | 150,000 (1990 J. Merrifield) |
bcy | Bacama | Nigeria | 150,000 (1992 CAPRO) |
bwu | Buli | Ghana | 150,000 (2003 GILLBT), increasing |
han | Hangaza | Tanzania | 150,000 (1987) |
hui | Huli | Papua New Guinea | 150,000 (2011 ECP), increasing |
bpr | Blaan, Koronadal | Philippines | 150,000 (2007 SIL). 40,000 monolinguals |
ngc | Ngombe | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 150,000 (Welmers 1971) |
btg | Bété, Gagnoa | Côte d’Ivoire | 150,000 (1989 SIL) |
pll | Palaung, Shwe | Myanmar | 148,000 in Myanmar (1982). Population total all countries: 150,000 |
psr | Portuguese Sign Language | Portugal | 52,000 (2014 IMB). 60,000 sign language users (2014 EUD). 150,000 deaf (2010 Federação Portuguesa das Associações de Surdos) |
aat | Albanian, Arvanitika | Greece | 50,000 (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 150,000 |
mhy | Ma’anyan | Indonesia | 150,000 (2003) |
mgv | Matengo | Tanzania | 150,000 (1987) |
nyj | Nyanga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 150,000 (1994 census) |
mki | Dhatki | Pakistan | 132,000 in Pakistan (2000). 100,000 in Sind (1987). Population total all countries: 148,400 |
mpg | Marba | Chad | 148,000 (2006) |
msr | Mongolian Sign Language | Mongolia | Unknown number of users out of 10,000–147,330 deaf (1998) |
daw | Davawenyo | Philippines | 147,000 (1990 census) |
tab | Tabassaran | Russian Federation | 126,000 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 126,900. Ethnic population: 146,000 (2010 census) |
nmz | Nawdm | Togo | 146,000 in Togo (2012 SIL). 7,300 monolinguals |
liw | Col | Indonesia | 145,000 (2000 census) |
ctu | Chol | Mexico | 145,000 (2000 INALI). 10,000 in Sabanilla. 40,000 monolinguals |
ria | Riang | India | 76,500 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 77,000. Ethnic population: 144,000 |
bky | Bokyi | Nigeria | 140,000 in Nigeria (1989 SIL). Population total all countries: 143,700 |
rjs | Rajbanshi | Nepal | 143,000 (2011 census), increasing. 2,080 Koche, 122,000 Rajbanshi, 18,800 Tajpuriya. L2 users: 3,220 (1991 census) |
nmf | Naga, Tangkhul | India | 142,000 (2001 census) |
ksp | Kabba | Central African Republic | 72,000 in Central African Republic (1996). Population total all countries: 142,000 |
aha | Ahanta | Ghana | 142,000 (2003) |
xis | Kisan | India | 141,000 (2001 census) |
dtp | Dusun, Central | Malaysia | 141,000 (1991 SIL). 50,000 Ranau (1989 UBS), 70,000 Bundu (1990 UBS), perhaps 500 Kuala Monsok Dusun (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
gag | Gagauz | Moldova | 105,000 in Moldova (2004 census). Population total all countries: 140,920 |
rbb | Palaung, Rumai | Myanmar | 137,000 in Myanmar. Population total all countries: 140,600 |
pbo | Papel | Guinea-Bissau | 136,000 in Guinea-Bissau (2006 World Factbook). Population total all countries: 140,200 |
chr | Cherokee | United States | 10,400 (2010 census). Spoken by 10,000 of the 122,000 member Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, by 1,000 of the 10,000 Eastern Band of Cherokees in North Carolina, by a high percentage of the 7,500 members of the United Keetoowah Band of Oklahoma and Arkansas (Golla 2007). 130 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 140,000 (Golla 2007) |
how | Honi | China | 140,000 (Bradley 2007) |
kiu | Zazaki, Northern | Turkey | 140,000 in Turkey |
tuy | Tugen | Kenya | 140,000 (2009 census), increasing |
syb | Subanen, Central | Philippines | 140,000 (2000), increasing |
anu | Anuak | South Sudan | 52,000 in South Sudan (1991 UBS). Population total all countries: 140,000 |
zga | Kinga | Tanzania | 140,000 (2003). 57,000 in Makete District |
ego | Eggon | Nigeria | 140,000 (1990) |
fmp | Fe’fe’ | Cameroon | 140,000 (2005 SIL). Based on the population of the subdivision where the Fe’fe’ people are present; this is the best estimate available since the 1982 census (2014 C. Hamm) |
teg | Teke-Tege | Gabon | 90,000 in Gabon (2011 SIL). Population total all countries: 139,300. 22,500 monolinguals |
dhn | Dhanki | India | 139,000 (2001 census) |
sxb | Suba | Kenya | 139,000 (2009 census), increasing |
tgw | Sénoufo, Tagwana | Côte d’Ivoire | 138,000 (1993 SIL) |
zin | Zinza | Tanzania | 138,000 (1987), decreasing |
svc | Vincentian Creole English | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 138,000 (Holm 1989) |
ami | Amis | China–Taiwan | 138,000 (CIP-EY 2002). Ethnic population: 138,000 |
lok | Loko | Sierra Leone | 138,000 (2006) |
wlx | Wali | Ghana | 138,000 (2003) |
lks | Olushisa | Kenya | 137,000 (2009 census) |
pmf | Pamona | Indonesia | 137,000 (Lauder et al. 2000) |
frp | Arpitan | France | 60,000 in France (Salminen 2007). Population total all countries: 137,000 |
nzb | Njebi | Gabon | 120,000 in Gabon (2007 R. Radke). Population total all countries: 135,100 |
bfq | Badaga | India | 135,000 (2001 census) |
bun | Sherbro | Sierra Leone | 135,000 (1989 J. Kaiser) |
lot | Otuho | South Sudan | 135,000 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977). 2,500 Koriot, 1,000 Lomya |
itv | Itawit | Philippines | 134,000 (1990 census). 120,000 Itawit, 14,500 Malaweg |
ndp | Ndo | Uganda | 33,800 in Uganda (2002 census). Population total all countries: 133,800 |
pdu | Kayan | Myanmar | 133,000 in Myanmar (2005 E. Phan). Population total all countries: 133,180 |
dtm | Dogon, Tomo Kan | Mali | 133,000 in Mali (1998 J. Durieux) |
dta | Daur | China | 96,100 in China (1999 D. Ying), decreasing. 35,000 Buteha dialect, 35,000 Qiqiha’er dialect, 15,500 Haila’er dialect, 4500 Ili dialect. 24,300 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 132,000 (2000 census) |
ngp | Ngulu | Tanzania | 132,000 (1987) |
njm | Naga, Angami | India | 132,000 (2001 census) |
slr | Salar | China | 70,000 (2002), increasing. Less than 10,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 131,000 (2010 census). L2 users: Very few |
hus | Huastec | Mexico | 131,000 (2000 INALI) |
mgm | Mambae | East Timor | 131,000 (2010 census) |
aao | Arabic, Algerian Saharan Spoken | Algeria | 100,000 in Algeria (1996). Population total all countries: 130,500 |
tvd | Tsuvadi | Nigeria | 130,000 (2011 M. Hansley) |
bhq | Tukang Besi South | Indonesia | 130,000 (1995 SIL), increasing. 100,000 in Maluku |
mfs | Mexican Sign Language | Mexico | 130,000 (2010 SIL). Population based on 87,000–100,000 mainly monolingual users from 1986 (T. Smith-Stark), adjusted for population growth since 1986 (2011 S. Dufoe) |
lmp | Limbum | Cameroon | 130,000 in Cameroon (2005 SIL), increasing. Based on the actual population of the subdivisions where the Limbum people are present as of the 2005 census (2014 C. Hamm) |
bev | Bété, Daloa | Côte d’Ivoire | 130,000 (1993 SIL) |
bet | Bété, Guiberoua | Côte d’Ivoire | 130,000 (1993 SIL) |
lee | Lyélé | Burkina Faso | 130,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
kcg | Tyap | Nigeria | 130,000 (1993 SIL) |
med | Melpa | Papua New Guinea | 130,000 (1991 SIL) |
bdt | Bhogoto | Central African Republic | 130,000 (1996) |
djm | Dogon, Jamsay | Mali | 130,000 in Mali (1998 J. Durieux) |
cdh | Chambeali | India | 130,000 (1991 census) |
biv | Birifor, Southern | Ghana | 125,000 in Ghana (2003), increasing. Population total all countries: 129,310 |
sly | Selayar | Indonesia | 128,000 (2000 census) |
leh | Lenje | Zambia | 128,000 (2010 census) |
hre | Hre | Viet Nam | 94,000 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 127,000 (2009 census) |
mvp | Duri | Indonesia | 127,000 (2000 census) |
dtk | Dogon, Tene Kan | Mali | 127,000 (1998 J. Durieux) |
nix | Hema | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 125,000 (2000) |
cos | Corsican | France | 30,000 in France (2009), decreasing. On Corsica, 125,000 people have some command of Corsican. Population total all countries: 31,000 |
lko | Olukhayo | Kenya | 125,000 (2009 census) |
suc | Subanon, Western | Philippines | 125,000 (2011 SIL) |
azz | Nahuatl, Highland Puebla | Mexico | 125,000 (1983) |
kjc | Konjo, Coastal | Indonesia | 125,000 (1990 SIL). 50,000 Kajang, 10,000 Tiro |
ajz | Amri Karbi | India | 125,000 (2003) |
cnh | Chin, Haka | Myanmar | 100,000 in Myanmar (1991 UBS). Population total all countries: 125,000. L2 users: 40,000 in Myanmar (2013 SIL) |
bgz | Banggai | Indonesia | 125,000 (2000 census) |
cyo | Cuyonon | Philippines | 123,000 (1990 census) |
nph | Naga, Phom | India | 123,000 (2001 census) |
kfb | Kolami, Northwestern | India | 122,000 (2001 census) |
lto | Olutsotso | Kenya | 122,000 (2009 census) |
sdj | Suundi | Congo | 121,000 (2000) |
tos | Totonac, Highland | Mexico | 120,000 (1982 SIL) |
nlv | Nahuatl, Orizaba | Mexico | 120,000 (1991 SIL) |
byo | Biyo | China | 120,000 (Bradley 1997) |
zmb | Zimba | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 120,000 (1994 census) |
hmo | Motu, Hiri | Papua New Guinea | Very few L1 speakers (1992 T. Dutton). L2 users: 120,000 (1989 J. Holm) |
yaz | Lokaa | Nigeria | 120,000 (1989) |
jod | Wojenaka | Côte d’Ivoire | 120,000 (1999 SIL). 15,000 Wasulu |
byk | Biao | China | 80,000 (Liang Min and Zhang Junru 2002). 10,000 monolinguals. Women and small children are monolingual. Ethnic population: 120,000 |
zhd | Zhuang, Dai | China | 100,000 in China (Wang Mingfu and Johnson 2008). Population total all countries: 100,200. Very few monolinguals, though it is L1 learned by children in most Dai Zhuang villages. Ethnic population: 120,000 |
khc | Tukang Besi North | Indonesia | 120,000 in Indonesia (1995 SIL). 60,000 in Maluku |
brf | Bera | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 120,000 (1992 SIL) |
vai | Vai | Liberia | 104,000 in Liberia (2006). Population total all countries: 119,500 |
kgd | Kataang | Laos | 118,000 in Laos (2005 census). Population total all countries: 119,500 |
kkj | Kako | Cameroon | 100,000 in Cameroon (2003 SIL). Population total all countries: 119,460 |
myv | Erzya | Russian Federation | 36,700 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 119,330. Ethnic population: 57,000 (2010 census) |
pbb | Páez | Colombia | 40,000 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 119,000 (Crevels 2007) |
bni | Bangi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 50,900 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 118,740 |
boz | Bozo, Tieyaxo | Mali | 118,000 (1987 census). Population may include Tiemacèwè Bozo [boo] and Kelengaxo Bozo [bzx] |
lts | Lutachoni | Kenya | 118,000 (2009 census) |
bpy | Bishnupriya | India | 77,500 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 117,500 |
lbj | Ladakhi | India | 105,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 117,000 |
etu | Ejagham | Nigeria | 67,300 in Nigeria (2000). Population total all countries: 116,700 |
gil | Kiribati | Kiribati | 103,000 in Kiribati (2010 census). Population total all countries: 116,280 |
qul | Quechua, North Bolivian | Bolivia | 116,000 in Bolivia (1978 census), increasing. 18,500 monolinguals |
gdq | Mehri | Yemen | 50,000 in Yemen (2011). Population total all countries: 115,200 |
kue | Kuman | Papua New Guinea | 115,000 (2000 census), increasing. Few monolinguals |
kya | Kwaya | Tanzania | 115,000 (2005 SIL). Ethnic population: 115,000. 70,000 Kwaya and 45,000 Ruri |
seb | Sénoufo, Shempire | Côte d’Ivoire | 100,000 in Côte d’Ivoire (1996). Population total all countries: 114,800 |
bsh | Kati | Afghanistan | 15,000 in Afghanistan (1994), increasing. Population total all countries: 18,700. Ethnic population: 114,000. 110,000 in Nuristan and 4,000 in diaspora. L2 users: Some Nuristani people from other language groups can also speak Kati |
qvm | Quechua, Margos-Yarowilca-Lauricocha | Peru | 83,400 (1993 census). 14,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 114,000 (1993 census) |
mel | Melanau, Central | Malaysia | 113,000 in Malaysia (2000 census). Population total all countries: 113,280 |
ssc | Suba-Simbiti | Tanzania | 113,000 (2011). Spoken by 6 ethnic groups in Tarime District: Hacha (4,200), Kine (14,500), Surwa (4,200), Sweta (12,800) and Simbiti (33,000), and Kiroba (30,000) |
abk | Abkhaz | Georgia | 101,000 in Georgia (1993). Population total all countries: 112,740 |
lad | Ladino | Israel | 100,000 in Israel (1985). Population total all countries: 112,130 |
dis | Dimasa | India | 112,000 (2001 census) |
kex | Kukna | India | 111,000 (2001 census). L2 users: 100,000 (1998) |
mkb | Mal Paharia | India | 51,000 (Bhaskararao 2006). Possibly 40,000 in West Bengal. Ethnic population: 111,000 (2000) |
cpn | Cherepon | Ghana | 111,000 (2003) |
ibl | Ibaloi | Philippines | 111,000 (1990 census) |
cdj | Churahi | India | 111,000 (1991 census) |
ver | Mom Jango | Nigeria | 104,000 in Nigeria (2000). Population total all countries: 110,520 |
dng | Dungan | Kyrgyzstan | 56,300 in Kyrgyzstan (2009 census). Population total all countries: 110,100. Ethnic population: 58,100 (2009 census) |
yky | Yakoma | Central African Republic | 100,000 in Central African Republic (1996). Population total all countries: 110,000 |
hvn | Hawu | Indonesia | 110,000 (1997). About 30,000 outside Sabu Island |
end | Ende | Indonesia | 110,000 (2009 census) |
bzj | Belize Kriol English | Belize | 70,000 in Belize (2006). Population total all countries: 110,000 |
jdg | Jadgali | Pakistan | 100,000 in Pakistan (1998). Population total all countries: 110,000 |
kwl | Kofyar | Nigeria | 110,000 (2000) |
bhh | Bukharic | Israel | 50,000 in Israel (1995 H. Mutzafi). Population total all countries: 110,000 |
atb | Zaiwa | China | 80,000 in China (1999 X. Xijian). Population total all countries: 110,000. 20,000 monolinguals |
gbk | Gaddi | India | 110,000 (2007) |
tik | Tikar | Cameroon | 110,000 (2005 SIL). Based on the actual population of the subdivisions where the Tikar people are present, as of the official 2005 census (2014 C. Hamm) |
kkv | Kangean | Indonesia | 110,000 (2000 census) |
bfo | Birifor, Malba | Burkina Faso | 108,000 in Burkina Faso (1993). Many monolinguals |
mdw | Mbosi | Congo | 108,000 (2000) |
gol | Gola | Liberia | 99,300 in Liberia (Vanderaa 1991). Population total all countries: 107,300 |
cfm | Chin, Falam | Myanmar | 69,000 in Myanmar (1983). 9,000 Tashon, 16,000 Zanniat, 7,000 Khualshim, 4,000 Lente, 14,400 Zahao, 18,600 in Laizao (1983). Population total all countries: 107,300 |
bza | Bandi | Liberia | 100,000 in Liberia (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). 50,000 fled to Guinea (Johnstone 1993). Population total all countries: 107,000 |
ccg | Samba Daka | Nigeria | 107,000 (2000) |
mmd | Maonan | China | 30,000 (GXLOUS 2005), decreasing. A few thousand women and children are monolingual. Ethnic population: 107,000 (2000 census) |
kkh | Khün | Myanmar | 100,000 in Myanmar (Diller and Juntanamalaga 1990). Population total all countries: 106,880 |
stj | Samo, Matya | Burkina Faso | 105,000 in Burkina Faso (1995 R. Jones). Population total all countries: 106,000 |
bqv | Koro Wachi | Nigeria | 106,000 (2006 SIL) |
yka | Yakan | Philippines | 106,000 (1990 census), increasing. 86,900 in Basilan Province. 35,000 monolinguals. L2 users: Few outsiders learn Yakan. Some traders for commerce purposes |
bdu | Oroko | Cameroon | 106,000 (2000) |
mdt | Mbere | Congo | 60,400 in Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 105,900 |
tyr | Tai Daeng | Viet Nam | 80,000 in Viet Nam (1995 census). Population total all countries: 105,000. Ethnic population: 100,000 (Bradley 2007) |
nbw | Ngbandi, Southern | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 105,000 |
sml | Sama, Central | Philippines | 90,000 in Philippines (2000). Population total all countries: 105,000. 30,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 105,000 |
nmq | Nambya | Zimbabwe | 90,000 in Zimbabwe (Chebanne and Nthapelelang 2000). Population total all countries: 105,000 |
ljl | Li’o | Indonesia | 105,000 (2009 census) |
sil | Sisaala, Tumulung | Ghana | 105,000 (2003 GILLBT) |
yal | Yalunka | Guinea | 55,500 in Guinea (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 104,500 |
beh | Biali | Benin | 100,000 in Benin (2002). Population total all countries: 104,080 |
ciw | Chippewa | United States | 5,000. Ethnic population: 104,000 (1990 census) |
nsm | Naga, Sumi | India | 104,000 (2001 census) |
nog | Nogai | Russian Federation | 87,100 in Russian Federation (2010 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 87,410. Ethnic population: 104,000 (2010 census) |
smk | Bolinao | Philippines | 51,200 (2007 census), decreasing. 510 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 104,000. L2 users: 5,000. Used by outsiders for marketing, politics, some teachers |
kzc | Kulango, Bondoukou | Côte d’Ivoire | 77,000 in Côte d’Ivoire (1993 SIL). Population total all countries: 104,000 |
mhx | Lhao Vo | Myanmar | 100,000 in Myanmar (Bradley 1997). Population total all countries: 103,500 |
lkt | Lakota | United States | 6,000 in United States (1997 R. Pustet), decreasing. 25,000 L1 speakers of all Sioux dialects in a total population of 103,000 (Golla 2007). Population total all countries: 6,190. Ethnic population: 20,000 (1997 R. Pustet). 103,255 ethnic Sioux in the United States (1990 census) |
dak | Dakota | United States | 18,800 in United States (2010 census), decreasing. 25,000 L1 speakers of all Sioux dialects in a total population of 103,000 (Golla 2007). Population total all countries: 20,460. 31 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 20,500 (2000 census) |
bpd | Banda-Banda | Central African Republic | 102,000 in Central African Republic (1996) |
bjo | Banda, Mid-Southern | Central African Republic | 100,000 in Central African Republic (1996). Population total all countries: 102,000 |
lai | Lambya | Malawi | 60,000 in Malawi (2012 WFW). Population total all countries: 102,000 |
mkz | Makasae | East Timor | 102,000 (2010 census) |
bht | Bhattiyali | India | 102,000 (1991 census) |
dsq | Tadaksahak | Mali | 100,000 in Mali (2007 M. Almaki), increasing. Population total all countries: 101,800. 70,000 youth are monolingual |
sty | Tatar, Siberian | Russian Federation | 101,000 (2012 M. Sagidullin) |
ttr | Tera | Nigeria | 101,000 (2000) |
bgd | Bareli, Rathwi | India | 101,000 (2001 census) |
adi | Adi | India | 97,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 100,190 |
nst | Naga, Tase | Myanmar | 60,000 in Myanmar (2010). Population total all countries: 100,100 |
tbl | Tboli | Philippines | 95,300 (2000). 10,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 100,000 |
bss | Akoose | Cameroon | 100,000 (2001 SIL), increasing |
ekg | Ekari | Indonesia | 100,000 (1985 M. Doble) |
wmw | Mwani | Mozambique | 100,000 (2006). L2 users: 20,000 |
klg | Tagakaulo | Philippines | 83,000 (2000 census). 40,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 100,000 |
lbx | Lawangan | Indonesia | 100,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
kdl | Tsikimba | Nigeria | 100,000 (2004 SIL) |
zak | Zanaki | Tanzania | 100,000 (2005 SIL) |
tgn | Tandaganon | Philippines | 100,000 (2009 B. Hall) |
lej | Lengola | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 100,000 (1998) |
sdc | Sardinian, Sassarese | Italy | 100,000 (Salminen 1993) |
mdm | Mayogo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 100,000 (1991 SIL) |
dnv | Danu | Myanmar | 100,000 (Bradley 2007) |
mbu | Mbula-Bwazza | Nigeria | 100,000 (2012 M. Rueck, Z. Yoder, and K. Hannelová) |
bli | Bolia | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 100,000 (2000) |
noi | Noiri | India | 100,000 (2003 IICCC) |
gra | Garasia, Rajput | India | 100,000 (1999 IEM) |
dob | Dobu | Papua New Guinea | 10,000 (1998 SIL). 6,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 100,000 (1987 SIL) |
psp | Philippine Sign Language | Philippines | 100,000 deaf persons (Van Cleve 1986) |
pci | Duruwa | India | 51,200 (2001 census). Ethnic population: 100,000 (1986). 65% in Bastar, 35% in Koraput |
vsv | Valencian Sign Language | Spain | 6,000 (2014). Deaf sign language users, total for all three sign languages in Spain: 60,000–80,000 (2000 Instituto Nacional de Estadística), 100,000 (2014 EUD). Based on these numbers and proportions of total population in various regions in Spain, estimated 6,000–10,000 for LSV |
ema | Emai-Iuleha-Ora | Nigeria | 100,000 (Schaefer 1987) |
auh | Aushi | Zambia | 100,000 in Zambia (2010 census) |
len | Lenca | Honduras | No known L1 speakers. Some semi-speakers (Adelaar 2007). Ethnic population: 100,000 |
dio | Dibo | Nigeria | 100,000 (Crozier and Blench 1992) |
psh | Pashai, Southwest | Afghanistan | 100,000 (2011 SIL) |
jen | Dza | Nigeria | 100,000 (2014 NBTT) |
idd | Ede Idaca | Benin | 100,000 (2002 SIL) |
nto | Ntomba | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 100,000 (1980 UBS) |
sdn | Sardinian, Gallurese | Italy | 100,000 (Salminen 1993) |
mfn | Mbembe, Cross River | Nigeria | 100,000 (1982 UBS) |
yix | Axi | China | 100,000 (Bradley 2007), decreasing. Elderly and women over 35 are monolingual. L2 users: L2 users are only those who have married into Axi families |
niy | Ngiti | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 100,000 (1991) |
toq | Toposa | South Sudan | 100,000 (2000 M. Schroeder). Most are monolingual |
tjl | Tai Laing | Myanmar | 100,000 (2010 SIL) |
kqk | Gbe, Kotafon | Benin | 100,000 (2002 SIL) |
beq | Beembe | Congo | 100,000 (2007 census) |
mda | Mada | Nigeria | 100,000 (1993 SIL) |
btt | Bete-Bendi | Nigeria | 100,000 (2006 L. Otronyi), increasing. Some elderly monolinguals |
gkn | Gokana | Nigeria | 100,000 (1989) |
gwc | Kalami | Pakistan | 100,000 (Baart and Sagar 2004), increasing |
dne | Ndendeule | Tanzania | 100,000 (2000 D. Ngonyani) |
ysn | Sani | China | 100,000 (2007) |
tga | Sagalla | Kenya | 100,000 (1992 UBS) |
mqj | Mamasa | Indonesia | 100,000 (1991 SIL) |
jns | Jaunsari | India | 100,000 (2001 USCWM) |
gas | Garasia, Adiwasi | India | 100,000 (1988 V. Patel) |
ssp | Spanish Sign Language | Spain | 45,000 (1994). Deaf sign language users, total for all three sign languages in Spain: 60,000–80,000 (2000 Instituto Nacional de Estadística), 100,000 (2014 EUD). Based on these numbers and proportions of total population in various regions in Spain, estimated 45,000–75,000 for LSE |
gex | Garre | Somalia | 57,500 (2006). Ethnic population: 100,000 (1992) |
bol | Bole | Nigeria | 100,000 (1990) |
mau | Mazatec, Huautla | Mexico | 74,600 (2000 INALI). Over 100,000 Mazatec speakers live outside the Mazatec homeland, mostly in major cities (2005 census). Probably at least half speak L1. 22,400 monolinguals |
lrl | Lari | Iran | 80,000, increasing. Ethnic population: 100,000 |
bkv | Bekwarra | Nigeria | 100,000 (1989 SIL) |
ygp | Gepo | China | 100,000 (2007), decreasing |
asg | Cishingini | Nigeria | 100,000 (2004 SIL) |
juk | Wapan | Nigeria | 100,000 (1994 UBS) |
ote | Otomi, Mezquital | Mexico | 100,000 in Mexico (1990 census) |
ruk | Kuce | Nigeria | 100,000 (Blench 2003) |
mfy | Mayo | Mexico | 32,900 (2000 INALI). 120 monolinguals (1995 census). Ethnic population: 100,000 (1983) |
adj | Adioukrou | Côte d’Ivoire | 100,000 (1999 SIL) |
fay | Fars, Southwestern | Iran | 100,000 (2012) |
ggo | Gondi, Southern | India | 100,000 (2004 SIL) |
bkd | Binukid | Philippines | 100,000 (1987 SIL) |
ked | Kerewe | Tanzania | 100,000 (1987) |
qxr | Quichua, Cañar Highland | Ecuador | 100,000 (1991 UBS) |
mdq | Mbole | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 100,000 (Welmers 1971) |
duh | Dungra Bhil | India | 100,000 (2000 IICCC) |
csc | Catalan Sign Language | Spain | 9,000 (2014). Deaf sign language users, total for all three sign languages in Spain: 60,000–80,000 (2000 Instituto Nacional de Estadística), 100,000 (2014 EUD). Based on these numbers and proportions of total population in various regions in Spain, estimated 9,000–15,000 for LSC |
csb | Kashubian | Poland | 50,000 in Poland (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 100,000 (1993 T. Salminen) |
yns | Yansi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 100,000 (1997 S. Mufwene) |
bex | Jur Modo | South Sudan | 100,000 (2004 SIL) |
bkr | Bakumpai | Indonesia | 100,000 (2003) |
tsw | Tsishingini | Nigeria | 100,000 (2004 SIL) |
bfd | Bafut | Cameroon | 100,000 (Tamanji 2009), increasing |
bzw | Basa | Nigeria | 100,000 (1973 SIL) |
mke | Mawchi | India | 99,500 (2001 census) |
tlj | Talinga-Bwisi | Uganda | 68,500 in Uganda (2002 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 99,400 |
kra | Kumhali | Nepal | 12,200 (2011 census), decreasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 99,400 |
mzk | Mambila, Nigeria | Nigeria | 99,000 (1993) |
vwa | Awa | China | 98,000 (Zhou Zhizhi, Qixiang Yan, and Guoqing Chen 2004). Masan Dialect: 33,000 in Ximeng County; Xiyun Dialect: 2,200 in Lancang and Menglian counties; Dawangnuo Dialect: 30,000 in Menglian and Ximeng counties; Awalei Dialect: 2,200 in Ximeng County; Awa proper: 30,600 In Lancan County |
cwe | Kwere | Tanzania | 98,000 (1987) |
adr | Adonara | Indonesia | 98,000 (2008 census) |
sed | Sedang | Viet Nam | 97,000 in Viet Nam (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 97,520 |
kbn | Kare | Central African Republic | 93,000 in Central African Republic (1996). 57,500 Kare, 35,500 Tale. Population total all countries: 97,460 |
swb | Comorian, Maore | Mayotte | 92,800 in Mayotte (Johnstone 1993). Population total all countries: 97,300 |
jdt | Judeo-Tat | Russian Federation | 2,010 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Census includes Tat [ttt]. Population total all countries: 96,010 |
shc | Sonde | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 96,000 (2002) |
blf | Buol | Indonesia | 96,000 (2000 census) |
dyi | Sénoufo, Djimini | Côte d’Ivoire | 95,500 (1993 SIL) |
suz | Sunwar | Nepal | 38,200 (2011 census). 37,900 Sunwar, 290 Surel (2011 census). Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 95,300 (2001 census) |
wne | Waneci | Pakistan | 95,000 (1998) |
pkb | Kipfokomo | Kenya | 95,000 (2009 census), increasing |
yun | Bena | Nigeria | 95,000 (1992) |
pbr | Pangwa | Tanzania | 95,000 (2002) |
gbv | Gbanu | Central African Republic | 95,000 (1996) |
mdy | Male | Ethiopia | 95,000 (2007 census). 40,500 monolinguals. L2 users: 6,730 |
cha | Chamorro | Guam | 62,500 in Guam (Bender and Rehg 1991). Population total all countries: 94,700 |
koi | Komi-Permyak | Russian Federation | 63,100 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 94,500 (2010 census) |
rol | Romblomanon | Philippines | 94,000 (2011 SIL) |
pcg | Paniya | India | 94,000 (2003) |
rms | Romanian Sign Language | Romania | 24,600 in Romania (2014 EUD). 93,500 (2014 IMB) |
bst | Basketo | Ethiopia | 92,600 (2007 census). 42,800 monolinguals. L2 users: 8,960 |
poh | Poqomchi’ | Guatemala | 92,200 (1998–2000) |
jnj | Yemsa | Ethiopia | 92,200 (2007 census) |
yim | Naga, Yimchungru | India | 92,100 (2001 census) |
tdn | Tondano | Indonesia | 92,000 in Indonesia (Wurm and Hattori 1981), decreasing |
lzz | Laz | Turkey | 20,000 in Turkey (Salminen 2007). Population total all countries: 22,000. Ethnic population: 92,000 (1980) |
npl | Nahuatl, Southeastern Puebla | Mexico | 92,000 (1991 SIL) |
mxl | Gbe, Maxi | Benin | 66,000 in Benin (Johnstone 1993). Population total all countries: 91,300 |
kft | Kanjari | India | 91,200 (1995) |
omi | Omi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 91,000 (2005 SIL) |
esk | Inupiatun, Northwest Alaska | United States | 5,580 (2010 census), decreasing. All Inuit languages: 75,000 out of 91,000 in the ethnic group (1995 M. Krauss). Census lists this as Eskimo. Ethnic population: All Inupiatun: 13,500 (includes [esi]) (Golla 2007) |
byn | Bilen | Eritrea | 91,000 (2006) |
bps | Blaan, Sarangani | Philippines | 90,800 (2000) |
ldi | Laari | Congo | 90,600 in Congo (2000) |
knu | Kono | Guinea | 90,000 (2001) |
vmr | Marenje | Mozambique | 90,000 (2006) |
qva | Quechua, Ambo-Pasco | Peru | 90,000 (1998 SIL), decreasing. 18,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 90,000. L2 users: Used by very few as L2 |
mco | Mixe, Coatlán | Mexico | 5,000 (1993 SIL). All Mixe languages: 90,000 (1993 SIL) |
int | Intha | Myanmar | 90,000 (2000 D. Bradley) |
ysl | Yugoslavian Sign Language | Serbia | 10,000 in Serbia (2014 EUD). 10,000 sign language users (2014 EUD). 30,000 signers (2014 European Forum of Sign Language Interpreters). 30,000 deaf and 90,000 hard of hearing (2013 Association of the Deaf and Hard Hearing). 47,500 (2014 IMB). Population total all countries: 11,000 |
gdl | Dirasha | Ethiopia | 65,300 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 90,000 (2005 SIL). 41,100 Gidole, 7,470 Kusumitta (2007 census). L2 users: 7,000 |
dri | C’Lela | Nigeria | 90,000 (1993 SIL) |
txs | Tonsea | Indonesia | 90,000 (1989), decreasing |
mif | Mofu-Gudur | Cameroon | 90,000 (2008 SIL), increasing |
rwk | Rwa | Tanzania | 90,000 (1987). 50,000 Kihai |
gcl | Grenadian Creole English | Grenada | 89,200 (2001) |
myb | Mbay | Chad | 80,000 in Chad (1990 J. Keegan). Population total all countries: 88,300 |
gde | Gude | Nigeria | 68,000 in Nigeria (1987). Population total all countries: 88,000 |
tcc | Datooga | Tanzania | 87,800 (2000) |
bsk | Burushaski | Pakistan | 87,000 in Pakistan (2000), increasing |
vro | Võro | Estonia | 87,000 (2011 census). Seto speakers: 12,500 (2011 census) |
gqr | Gor | Chad | 87,000 (2006) |
oku | Oku | Cameroon | 87,000 (2005 SIL). Based on the actual population of the subdivision where the Oku people are present, as of the official 2005 census (2014 C. Hamm) |
nja | Nzanyi | Nigeria | 77,000 in Nigeria (1993). Population total all countries: 86,000 |
reg | Kara | Tanzania | 86,000 (1987), decreasing |
sth | Shelta | Ireland | 6,000 in Ireland. Population total all countries: 86,000 |
pnz | Pana | Central African Republic | 82,000 in Central African Republic (1996). 63,000 Pana, 10,000 Pondo, 9,000 Gonge. Population total all countries: 85,980 |
loc | Inonhan | Philippines | 85,800 (2000) |
acr | Achi | Guatemala | 85,600 |
stt | Stieng, Budeh | Viet Nam | 40,000 (2009 census). Part of the Xtiêng 85,436 (2009 census) official ethnic community which includes Bulo Stieng [sti] |
sti | Stieng, Bulo | Viet Nam | 45,000 in Viet Nam (2009 census). Part of the Xtiêng 85,436 (2009 census) official ethnic community which includes Budeh Stieng [stt]. Population total all countries: 51,540 |
stb | Subanen, Northern | Philippines | 85,400 (2010 SIL), increasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 85,400 |
tiz | Tai Hongjin | China | 85,000 (2000 census) |
bks | Sorsoganon, Northern | Philippines | 85,000 (1975 census) |
sbd | Samo, Southern | Burkina Faso | 85,000 (1998) |
sse | Sama, Balangingih | Philippines | 80,000 in Philippines (2007). Population total all countries: 85,000 |
kei | Kei | Indonesia | 85,000 (2000 E. Travis). 4,500 monolinguals. L2 users: Also used by outsiders such as ethnic Chinese and Butonese who live in Kei |
zai | Zapotec, Isthmus | Mexico | 85,000 (1990 census) |
tpe | Tippera | Bangladesh | 85,000 |
gbo | Grebo, Northern | Liberia | 84,500 (1999 LBT) |
nsa | Naga, Sangtam | India | 84,300 (2001 census) |
tay | Atayal | China–Taiwan | 84,300 (CIP-EY 2002) |
kwn | Kwangali | Namibia | 73,100 in Namibia (2000). 2,000 Sambyu. Population total all countries: 84,000 |
sfm | Miao, Small Flowery | China | 84,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
huj | Miao, Northern Guiyang | China | 84,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
tzj | Tz’utujil | Guatemala | 83,800 (1990–1998 SIL), increasing. 17,000 monolinguals |
nri | Naga, Chokri | India | 83,600 (2001 census) |
hmr | Hmar | India | 83,400 (2001 census) |
ilb | Ila | Zambia | 82,900 (2010 census) |
bjt | Balanta-Ganja | Senegal | 82,800 (2006) |
bru | Bru, Eastern | Laos | 26,700 in Laos (2005 census). Population total all countries: 82,300 |
tld | Talaud | Indonesia | 82,000 (2000 census) |
zom | Zo | Myanmar | 61,000 in Myanmar (2012 P. Tungdim). Population total all countries: 81,900 |
kyp | Kang | Laos | 47,600 in Laos (1995 census). Population total all countries: 81,700 |
nrb | Nara | Eritrea | 81,400 (2006) |
nbi | Naga, Mao | India | 81,000 (1997) |
nnc | Nancere | Chad | 81,000 (2007 B. Keineng), increasing. L2 users: Used as L2 in church and for intercultural communications |
jud | Worodougou | Côte d’Ivoire | 80,000 (1999 SIL) |
diw | Dinka, Northwestern | South Sudan | 80,000 (1986) |
trw | Torwali | Pakistan | 80,000 (Lunsford 2001) |
ngi | Ngizim | Nigeria | 80,000 (1993) |
mcp | Makaa | Cameroon | 80,000 (1987 SIL) |
cuq | Cun | China | 80,000 (1999 O. Jueya). 47,200 monolinguals. Mainly children, elders, and some women |
kmg | Kâte | Papua New Guinea | 20,000 (2011 M. Muhujupe). L2 users: 80,000 (1980 UBS) |
cbj | Ede Cabe | Benin | 80,000 (2006) |
qvh | Quechua, Huamalíes-Dos de Mayo Huánuco | Peru | 72,400 (2000). 20,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 80,000 |
lwo | Luwo | South Sudan | 80,000 (1983 census) |
mqg | Malay, Kota Bangun Kutai | Indonesia | 80,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
gbx | Gbe, Eastern Xwla | Benin | 80,000 (2002 SIL) |
mpa | Mpoto | Tanzania | 80,000 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
daj | Daju, Dar Fur | Sudan | 80,000 (Bender 1983) |
tes | Tengger | Indonesia | 80,000 (2000 census) |
top | Totonac, Papantla | Mexico | 80,000 (1982 SIL) |
muq | Miao, Eastern Xiangxi | China | 80,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
yam | Yamba | Cameroon | 80,000 in Cameroon (2000), increasing. Includes those living outside the area |
sgh | Shughni | Tajikistan | 40,000 in Tajikistan (1975 SIL). 20,000 Shugan, 1,500–2,000 Oroshor, 15,000 Rushan. Population total all countries: 80,000. Ethnic population: 73,800 (1990 A. Kibrik). Includes 50,000 Shugni, 2,000 Oroshor, 18,000 Rushan, 800 Khufi, 3,000 Bartang |
moy | Shekkacho | Ethiopia | 79,900 (2007 census). 36,500 monolinguals. L2 users: 3,480 |
jge | Judeo-Georgian | Israel | 59,800 in Israel (2000). Population total all countries: 79,800 |
oki | Okiek | Kenya | 79,000 in Kenya (2009 census) |
key | Kupia | India | 6,600 (2007). Ethnic population: 79,000 (2007). Valmiki |
cia | Cia-Cia | Indonesia | 79,000 (2005 SIL) |
sbm | Sagala | Tanzania | 79,000 (1987) |
gbi | Galela | Indonesia | 79,000 (1990 SIL). 41,000 Kadai, 10,000 Kadina, 24,000 Morotai, and 4,000 Sopi |
otd | Ot Danum | Indonesia | 78,800 (2007 SIL) |
kiv | Kimbu | Tanzania | 78,000 (1987), decreasing |
ldb | Duya | Nigeria | 78,000 (2012 W. Bai) |
qxw | Quechua, Jauja Wanca | Peru | 25,000 (1962 census). Ethnic population: 77,700 (2000) |
wji | Warji | Nigeria | 77,700 (2000) |
kjb | Q’anjob’al | Guatemala | 77,700 in Guatemala (1998) |
gng | Ngangam | Togo | 57,400 in Togo (Gblem-Poidi 2012). Population total all countries: 77,400 |
thv | Tamahaq, Tahaggart | Algeria | 40,000 in Algeria. Population total all countries: 77,000 |
msc | Maninka, Sankaran | Guinea | 77,000 (2006) |
eko | Koti | Mozambique | 77,000 (2006) |
rab | Chamling | Nepal | 76,800 in Nepal (2011 census), decreasing. Very few monolinguals |
vic | Virgin Islands Creole English | U.S. Virgin Islands | 52,300 in U.S. Virgin Islands (1980). Population total all countries: 76,500 |
cnu | Chenoua | Algeria | 76,300 (2007 Laval University). Estimated Beni Menacer population is 61,000 (2007). 15,300 for Chenoui (2007 Laval University) |
ssi | Sansi | India | 60,000 in India (Gusain 2002). Population total all countries: 76,200 |
bfn | Bunak | East Timor | 55,000 in East Timor (2010 census). Population total all countries: 76,000 |
loe | Saluan | Indonesia | 76,000 (1978) |
ebr | Ebrié | Côte d’Ivoire | 75,900 (1988 census) |
mzj | Manya | Liberia | 50,400 in Liberia (2006). Population total all countries: 75,400 |
knf | Mankanya | Guinea-Bissau | 44,200 in Guinea-Bissau (2006 World Factbook). Population total all countries: 75,050 |
xtc | Katcha-Kadugli-Miri | Sudan | 75,000 (2004 SIL). 30,000 Katcha and Kadugli (2004), 4,000 Miri |
bno | Bantoanon | Philippines | 75,000 (2011 Governor’s Office, Romblon Province), decreasing. 500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 75,000 |
skt | Sakata | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 75,000 (1982 UBS) |
ztp | Zapotec, Loxicha | Mexico | 75,000 (2000 census). 22,500 monolinguals (2005 census) |
orx | Oro | Nigeria | 75,000 (1989) |
org | Oring | Nigeria | 75,000 (1989) |
tou | Tho | Viet Nam | 68,400 (1999 census). Ethnic population: 75,000 (2009 census) |
nos | Nisu, Eastern | China | 75,000 (2004), decreasing |
cmr | Chin, Mro-Khimi | Myanmar | 75,000 (2012 SIL) |
jjr | Bankal | Nigeria | 75,000 (2011 SIL) |
sbp | Sangu | Tanzania | 75,000 (1987), decreasing |
atv | Altai, Northern | Russian Federation | 57,400 (2010 census). 2,000 Tuba, several thousand Kumandy, 2,000 Chalkan (Salminen 2007). Census includes Southern Altai [alt]. Ethnic population: 74,200 (2010 census). Includes Southern Altai [alt] |
alt | Altai, Southern | Russian Federation | 57,400 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 74,200 (2010 census). Includes Northern Altai [atv] |
lar | Larteh | Ghana | 74,000 (2003 GILLBT) |
maz | Mazahua, Central | Mexico | 74,000 (2000 INALI) |
amf | Hamer-Banna | Ethiopia | 73,500 (2007 census). 46,500 Hamer, 27,000 Banna. 38,400 monolinguals (1994 census). L2 users: 7,120 |
kqo | Krahn, Eastern | Liberia | 62,900 in Liberia. 20,000 Tchien (1992 UBS). Population total all countries: 73,500 |
nwe | Ngwe | Cameroon | 73,200 (2001 SIL) |
kjh | Khakas | Russian Federation | 42,600 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Spoken by about 10% of the population of Khakasia (Salminen 2007). Population total all countries: 42,610. 1,500 monolinguals (2002 census). Ethnic population: 73,000 (2010 census) |
dud | Hun-Saare | Nigeria | 73,000 (1985 P. Ahmed). 10,000 outside the traditional area |
crs | Seselwa Creole French | Seychelles | 72,700 (1998). Ethnic population: 72,700 |
mjz | Majhi | Nepal | 24,400 in Nepal (2011 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 44,800. Ethnic population: 72,600 |
bth | Bidayuh, Biatah | Malaysia | 63,900 in Malaysia (2000 census). Population total all countries: 72,380 |
emp | Emberá, Northern | Panama | 22,500 in Panama (2012 SIL). Population total all countries: 72,200 |
ged | Gade | Nigeria | 72,100 (2000) |
ndg | Ndengereko | Tanzania | 72,000 (Ström 2013) |
kem | Kemak | East Timor | 62,000 in East Timor (2010 census). Population total all countries: 72,000 |
mgw | Matumbi | Tanzania | 72,000 (1978 MARC) |
agi | Agariya | India | 72,000 (2007) |
bkx | Baikeno | East Timor | 72,000 (2011 Baikeno Language Council). Several thousand speakers in Dili and Indonesian west Timor. 15 clans of Nu’af (mountains); 3 clans of Amnesat (plains). 15 clans of Nu’af (mountains); 3 clans of Amnesat (plains). Many monolinguals |
jvn | Javanese, Suriname | Suriname | 60,000 in Suriname (1986). Ethnic population: 71,900 (2004 census) |
bfx | Bantayanon | Philippines | 71,600 (2007 J. Lobel) |
ijs | Ijo, Southeast | Nigeria | 71,500 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977). 66,600 Nembe, 4,900 Akassa |
sqt | Soqotri | Yemen | 57,000 in Yemen (1990 census). Population total all countries: 71,400 |
tdc | Emberá-Tadó | Colombia | 2,300 (2014 SIL). Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia: 71,000 (Arango Ochoa and Sánchez Gutierrez 1998)) |
xwl | Gbe, Western Xwla | Benin | 50,000 in Benin (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 71,000 |
cto | Emberá-Catío | Colombia | 15,000 in Colombia (1992 SIL). Population total all countries: 15,040. 13,500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia: 71,000 (Arango Ochoa and Sánchez Gutierrez 1998) |
bdc | Emberá-Baudó | Colombia | 5,000 (1995 SIL). Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia: 71,000 (Arango Ochoa and Sánchez Gutierrez 1998) |
cmi | Emberá-Chamí | Colombia | 5,510 (2001 DNP). Ethnic population: Total Emberá in Colombia: 71,000 (Arango Ochoa and Sánchez Gutierrez 1998) |
haj | Hajong | India | 63,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 71,000 |
sip | Sikkimese | India | 70,300 (2001) |
keu | Akebu | Togo | 70,300 (Gblem-Poidi 2012) |
bji | Burji | Ethiopia | 46,400 in Ethiopia (2007 census). Population total all countries: 70,100. 29,300 monolinguals. L2 users: 3,050 in Ethiopia |
dau | Daju, Dar Sila | Chad | 63,100 in Chad (2000). Population total all countries: 70,100 |
yes | Nyankpa | Nigeria | 70,000 (2012 SIL), increasing |
agc | Agatu | Nigeria | 70,000 (1987 UBS) |
kqe | Kalagan | Philippines | 70,000 (2002 census), decreasing. 7,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 70,000. L2 users: Used by those intermarrying with local speakers |
cmo | Mnong, Central | Viet Nam | 32,500 in Viet Nam (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 70,000 |
dbd | Dadiya | Nigeria | 70,000 (2014 SIL) |
bog | Bamako Sign Language | Mali | Estimated 40,000–70,000 people with moderate to severe hearing loss in Mali (Nyst, Sylla and Magassouba 2012) |
xnn | Kankanay, Northern | Philippines | 70,000 (1987 SIL) |
fpe | Equatorial Guinean Pidgin | Equatorial Guinea | 6,000 (2011 S. Smith), increasing. Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 6,000. L2 users: 70,000 (2011 S. Smith) |
hmg | Miao, Southwestern Guiyang | China | 70,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
glh | Pashai, Northwest | Afghanistan | 70,000 (2011 SIL) |
jgk | Gwak | Nigeria | 70,000 (2011 SIL) |
cuh | Gichuka | Kenya | 70,000 (1980 SIL), increasing |
dgl | Andaandi | Sudan | 70,000 (2014 M. Jaeger) |
hmm | Miao, Central Mashan | China | 70,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
dux | Duungooma | Mali | 70,000 (1998 SIL) |
hmi | Miao, Northern Huishui | China | 70,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
mqu | Mandari | South Sudan | 70,000 (2014 T. Stirtz) |
ise | Italian Sign Language | Italy | 40,000 (2014 EUD). 40,000 deaf sign language users (2014 EUD). 70,000 profoundly deaf people, including 9,000 school age. (Van Cleve 1986) |
xsb | Sambal | Philippines | 70,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 70,000 |
nyi | Ama | Sudan | 70,000 (1982 SIL). Elderly and young children are monolingual |
afe | Utugwang-Irungene-Afrike | Nigeria | 70,000 (2012 L. Otronyi) |
xkb | Nago, Northern | Benin | 30,000 in Benin (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 70,000 |
mws | Mwimbi-Muthambi | Kenya | 70,000 (1980 SIL), increasing |
adf | Arabic, Dhofari Spoken | Oman | 70,000 (1996) |
aaz | Amarasi | Indonesia | 70,000 (2011 UBB-GMIT) |
mgd | Moru | South Sudan | 70,000 (1982 SIL). 1,200 Agi, 2,500 Andri, 5,000 Kadiro, 9,000 Miza, 400 Wa’di |
cri | Sãotomense | São Tomé e Príncipe | 69,900 (1999 SIL) |
tob | Toba | Argentina | 40,000 in Argentina (Crevels 2007). Population total all countries: 40,760. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 69,500 (2004 INDEC) |
yeu | Yerukula | India | 69,500 (2001 census) |
bwj | Bwamu, Láá Láá | Burkina Faso | 69,200 (2000) |
ixl | Ixil | Guatemala | 69,000 (1998 SIL) |
ncu | Chumburung | Ghana | 69,000 (2004 SIL), increasing. 2,700 Yeji |
gwd | Gawwada | Ethiopia | 68,600 (2007 census). 27,500 monolinguals. L2 users: 1,370 |
tah | Tahitian | French Polynesia | 63,000 in French Polynesia (2007 census). Population total all countries: 68,260 |
tma | Tama | Chad | 62,900 in Chad (1993 census). Population total all countries: 67,900 |
dop | Lukpa | Benin | 50,000 in Benin (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Population total all countries: 67,900 |
mvi | Miyako | Japan | Ethnic population: 67,700 (2000) |
tbi | Gaam | Sudan | 67,200 (2000) |
orc | Orma | Kenya | 66,300 (2009 census), increasing |
fao | Faroese | Denmark | 66,000 in Denmark (2007). Population total all countries: 66,150 |
pwn | Paiwan | China–Taiwan | 66,100 (CIP-EY 2002). Ethnic population: 66,100 |
ntm | Nateni | Benin | 66,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
tfi | Gbe, Tofin | Benin | 66,000 (2006) |
gid | Gidar | Cameroon | 54,000 in Cameroon (1982 SIL). Population total all countries: 65,700 |
mkl | Mokole | Benin | 65,500 (Vanderaa 1991) |
krw | Krahn, Western | Liberia | 53,200 in Liberia (2006). Population total all countries: 65,400 |
kfk | Kinnauri | India | 65,100 (2001 census). L2 users: 15,000. In Kinnaur District |
mfo | Mbe | Nigeria | 65,000 (2011 F. Ekpong). 15,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 65,000 |
bxu | Buriat, China | China | 65,000 (1982 census). 47,000 New Bargu, 14,000 Old Bargu, 4,500 Buriat |
wlo | Wolio | Indonesia | 65,000 in Indonesia (2004 D. Andersen). Population does not include those in other provinces |
bzy | Obanliku | Nigeria | 65,000 (Faraclas 1989) |
avu | Avokaya | South Sudan | 40,000 in South Sudan (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 65,000 |
gbs | Gbe, Gbesi | Benin | 65,000 (2002 SIL) |
mgq | Malila | Tanzania | 65,000 (2003 SIL) |
olo | Livvi-Karelian | Russian Federation | 25,600 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Census includes Karelian[krl] and Ludian [lud]. Population total all countries: 30,770. Ethnic population: 65,000 |
xwe | Gbe, Xwela | Benin | 65,000 (2002 SIL) |
blm | Beli | South Sudan | 65,000 (2009 SIL) |
dbm | Duguri | Nigeria | 65,000 (2008 M. Rueck), decreasing |
mnh | Mono | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 65,000 (1984 census) |
ken | Kenyang | Cameroon | 65,000 (1992 SIL), increasing. Ethnic population: 65,000 |
gec | Grebo, Gboloo | Liberia | 64,400 (2006) |
liq | Libido | Ethiopia | 64,400 (2007 census). 14,700 monolinguals. L2 users: 9,210 |
pck | Chin, Paite | India | 64,100 (2001 census) |
erh | Eruwa | Nigeria | 64,000 (2004) |
cov | Cao Miao | China | 63,600 (2000) |
kbq | Kamano | Papua New Guinea | 63,200 (2000 census) |
gla | Gaelic, Scottish | United Kingdom | 58,700 in United Kingdom (2001 census). Population total all countries: 63,130 |
cme | Cerma | Burkina Faso | 61,400 in Burkina Faso (1991). Population total all countries: 63,100 |
eka | Ekajuk | Nigeria | 63,000 (Yoder) |
raw | Rawang | Myanmar | 62,000 in Myanmar (2000). Population total all countries: 63,000 |
jgo | Ngomba | Cameroon | 63,000 (1999 SIL), increasing |
ica | Ede Ica | Benin | 63,000 (2002 SIL) |
acn | Achang | China | 27,700 in China (1990 census). Population total all countries: 62,700. Ethnic population: 34,000 (2000 census) |
ndr | Ndoola | Nigeria | 60,400 in Nigeria (2000). Population total all countries: 62,520 |
gss | Greek Sign Language | Greece | 5,000 (2014 EUD). 42,600 (Van Cleve 1986). 62,500 (2014 IMB) |
nbc | Naga, Chang | India | 62,400 (2001 census) |
cnk | Chin, Khumi | Myanmar | 60,000 in Myanmar (2006). Population total all countries: 62,090 |
adl | Adi, Galo | India | 30,000. 62,000 (2001 census). A few older adult monolinguals. L2 users: Used as L2 by some commerce people from Bihar and Nepal who have settled in Adi areas |
tru | Turoyo | Turkey | 3,000 in Turkey (1994 H. Mutzafi). Population total all countries: 62,000. Ethnic population: 50,000 (1994) |
ndi | Samba Leko | Nigeria | 62,000 in Nigeria (2000) |
bus | Bokobaru | Nigeria | 62,000 (2012 R. Jones). 10,800 in Kaiama, 51,200 in surrounding villages |
lke | Kenye | Uganda | 62,000 (2002 census), increasing |
grj | Grebo, Southern | Liberia | 61,600 in Liberia (2006) |
nmc | Ngam | Chad | 43,700 in Chad (1993 census). Population total all countries: 61,400 |
nre | Naga, Southern Rengma | India | 21,000 (1997). 61,345 total Rengma (2001 census) |
nnl | Naga, Northern Rengma | India | 13,000 (1997). 61,345 total Rengma (2001 census) |
vaj | Northwestern !Kung | Namibia | 61,300 in Namibia (2006) |
nbu | Naga, Rongmei | India | 61,200 (2001 census) |
hml | Miao, Luopohe | China | 61,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
nfr | Nafaanra | Ghana | 61,000 in Ghana (2003 GILLBT), increasing |
ksd | Kuanua | Papua New Guinea | 61,000 (1991 SIL). L2 users: 20,000 (1985 UBS) |
mjt | Sauria Paharia | India | 54,000 in India (Bhaskararao 2006). Population total all countries: 61,000 |
krl | Karelian | Russian Federation | 25,600 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Census includes Livvi-Karelian [olo] and Ludian [lud]. Population total all countries: 35,600. Ethnic population: 60,800 (2010 census) |
dsh | Daasanach | Ethiopia | 48,000 in Ethiopia (2007 census). Population total all countries: 60,500. 31,400 monolinguals. L2 users: 230 in Ethiopia |
gwx | Gua | Ghana | 60,200 (2003) |
lep | Lepcha | India | 50,600 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 60,100 |
mur | Murle | South Sudan | 60,000 (1982 SIL). Population total all countries: 60,001 |
ksf | Bafia | Cameroon | 60,000 (1991 UBS) |
did | Didinga | South Sudan | 60,000 (2007 SIL) |
agb | Legbo | Nigeria | 60,000 (1989) |
obo | Manobo, Obo | Philippines | 60,000 (2007 SIL). 20,000 monolinguals. L2 users: Used by those intermarrying with local speakers |
snm | Ma’di, Southern | Uganda | 60,000 (2010 SIL), increasing |
pww | Karen, Pwo Northern | Thailand | 60,000 (1983 SIL) |
iby | Ibani | Nigeria | 60,000 (1989 UBS) |
ncj | Nahuatl, Northern Puebla | Mexico | 60,000 (1990 census) |
jpr | Dzhidi | Israel | 60,000 in Israel (1995) |
slx | Salampasu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 60,000 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
rel | Rendille | Kenya | 60,000 (2009 census), increasing |
bpn | Dzao Min | China | 60,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
daa | Dangaléat | Chad | 60,000 (2005 SIL), increasing. 45,000 in Dangaléat Canton |
kzj | Kadazan, Coastal | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 60,000 (1986 SIL) |
rmq | Caló | Spain | 40,000 in Spain. Population total all countries: 60,000 |
twl | Tawara | Mozambique | 60,000 (2006) |
nza | Mbembe, Tigon | Cameroon | 40,000 in Cameroon (2005 SIL), increasing. Based on the actual population of the subdivision where the Tigon Mbembe people are present, as of the official 2005 census (2014 C. Hamm). Population total all countries: 60,000 |
lik | Lika | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 60,000 (1989 SIL). 57,000 in Wamba Territory, 3,000 in Rungu Territory |
mdi | Mamvu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 60,000 (1991 SIL) |
mqx | Mamuju | Indonesia | 60,000 (1991 SIL). 50,000 in Mamuju dialect |
zrg | Mirgan | India | 60,000 (1998 N. Lima) |
loq | Lobala | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 60,000 (2000 D. Morgan). Very few monolinguals |
drg | Rungus | Malaysia | 55,000 (2009 PCS). Ethnic population: 60,000 |
sya | Siang | Indonesia | 60,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
ggu | Gban | Côte d’Ivoire | 60,000 (2012 V. Vydrin) |
nbh | Ngamo | Nigeria | 60,000 (1993) |
frr | Frisian, Northern | Germany | 10,000 (Stephens 1976). Ethnic population: 60,000 (Stephens 1976) |
otw | Ottawa | Canada | 7,100 in Canada (1996 First Nations Language of Origin Map). Nishnaabemwin is an emergent language, fusion of Ottawa and Eastern Ojibwa [ojg], having a couple thousand speakers (Golla 2007). Population total all countries: 12,500. Ethnic population: 60,000 |
smy | Semnani | Iran | 60,000 (2007) |
yiz | Azhe | China | 54,000 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 60,000 |
hmj | Ge | China | 60,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
fit | Finnish, Tornedalen | Sweden | 30,000 in Sweden (Parkvall 2009). Population total all countries: 60,000. L2 users: Many Saami speak as L2 |
tom | Tombulu | Indonesia | 60,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981), decreasing |
dto | Dogon, Tommo So | Mali | 60,000 (1998 SIL) |
qvn | Quechua, North Junín | Peru | 60,000 (1998). 7,000 monolinguals (1972 census) |
szl | Silesian | Poland | 60,000 (2002 census) |
nxg | Ngad’a | Indonesia | 60,000 (1995) |
wem | Gbe, Weme | Benin | 60,000 (Vanderaa 1991) |
lay | Bai, Lama | China | 60,000 (1995) |
mdn | Mbati | Central African Republic | 60,000 (2010 census) |
ojw | Ojibwa, Western | Canada | 10,000 (2002 W. Poser). Ethnic population: 60,000 (1997 SIL) |
wja | Waja | Nigeria | 60,000 (1989 U. Kleinewillinghöfer) |
sev | Sénoufo, Nyarafolo | Côte d’Ivoire | 60,000 (2009 L. Boese) |
qus | Quichua, Santiago del Estero | Argentina | 60,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 60,000 |
giz | Giziga, South | Cameroon | 60,000 (1991 UBS) |
bbo | Konabéré | Burkina Faso | 35,000 in Burkina Faso (1995 SIL). Population total all countries: 60,000 |
kws | Kwese | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 60,000 |
kga | Koyaga | Côte d’Ivoire | 60,000 (1999 SIL) |
aks | Akaselem | Togo | 59,200 (Gblem-Poidi 2012) |
bvu | Malay, Bukit | Indonesia | 59,000 (2007 SIL) |
xac | Kachari | India | 59,000 (IMA 1997) |
wbl | Wakhi | Afghanistan | 17,000 in Afghanistan (2011 S. Beck), increasing. Population total all countries: 58,000. Ethnic population: 17,000 |
mwv | Mentawai | Indonesia | 58,000 (2000 census) |
kye | Krache | Ghana | 58,000 (2004 SIL), increasing |
elm | Eleme | Nigeria | 58,000 (1990 UBS). 2,900 monolinguals |
sjm | Mapun | Philippines | 43,000 in Philippines (2011 SIL). Population total all countries: 58,000. 4,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 43,000 |
mbs | Manobo, Sarangani | Philippines | 58,000 (2000 census) |
msk | Mansaka | Philippines | 57,800 (2000) |
bsb | Bisaya, Brunei | Brunei | 37,600 in Brunei (2007 SIL). Population total all countries: 57,600 |
lap | Laka | Chad | 55,100 in Chad (1993 census). Population total all countries: 57,150 |
cuk | Kuna, San Blas | Panama | 57,100 (2000). 10,000 in Panama City, Colón, and on banana plantations (1991 SIL) |
wyy | Fijian, Western | Fiji | 57,000 (1977 P. Lincoln). 38,500 in Waya (Waya and Ba-Navosa), 18,500 in Nadroga |
kal | Inuktitut, Greenlandic | Greenland | 50,000 in Greenland (2007 I. Larsen). 3,000 East Greenlandic, 44,000 West Greenlandic, 800 North Greenlandic. Population total all countries: 57,000 |
knj | Akateko | Guatemala | 48,500 in Guatemala (1998). Population total all countries: 56,840 |
sbn | Sindhi Bhil | Pakistan | 56,500 (2000) |
hmh | Miao, Southwestern Huishui | China | 56,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
gdf | Guduf-Gava | Nigeria | 55,900 (2000) |
gyl | Gayil | Ethiopia | 55,700 (2007 census) |
blr | Blang | China | 42,000 in China (2000 census). Population total all countries: 55,200 |
abu | Abure | Côte d’Ivoire | 55,100 (1993 SIL) |
ikz | Ikizu | Tanzania | 55,000 (2005 SIL) |
ngq | Ngoreme | Tanzania | 55,000 (2005 SIL) |
yey | Yeyi | Botswana | 20,000 in Botswana (2001 LBT). Population total all countries: 55,000. Ethnic population: 47,000. L2 users: Few speak Yeyi as L2 |
bgi | Giangan | Philippines | 55,000 (1990 census) |
tsz | Purepecha | Mexico | 40,000 in Mexico (2005 census). Population total all countries: 55,000 |
wew | Wejewa | Indonesia | 55,000 (2011) |
kzf | Kaili, Da’a | Indonesia | 55,000 (2007 SIL), increasing. 3,000–5,000 Da’a and Inde in south Sulawesi. Many monolinguals |
bdr | Bajau, West Coast | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 55,000 (2000 SIL) |
lal | Lalia | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 55,000 (1993) |
ndj | Ndamba | Tanzania | 55,000 (1987) |
bdm | Buduma | Chad | 51,600 in Chad (1993 census). Population total all countries: 54,800 |
mrh | Chin, Mara | India | 34,800 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 54,800 |
mah | Marshallese | Marshall Islands | 43,900 in Marshall Islands (1979 B. Bender). Population total all countries: 54,600 |
aee | Pashai, Northeast | Afghanistan | 54,400 (2000) |
byd | Benyadu’ | Indonesia | 54,000 (2007) |
dhw | Danuwar | Nepal | 45,800 (2011 census), decreasing. 0 monolinguals (Toba, Toba, and Rai 2005). Ethnic population: 53,200 |
aza | Azha | China | 53,000 (2007) |
bhd | Bhadrawahi | India | 53,000 (2002) |
ppa | Pao | India | 53,000 (2000) |
cwd | Cree, Woods | Canada | 35,000 (1982 SIL). Ethnic population: 53,000 (1982 SIL) |
crk | Cree, Plains | Canada | 34,000 in Canada (1982 SIL). Population total all countries: 34,100. Ethnic population: 53,000 |
tse | Tunisian Sign Language | Tunisia | 21,200 (2008 WFD). 53,000 (2014 IMB) |
rog | Roglai, Northern | Viet Nam | 52,900 (2002) |
kvj | Psikye | Cameroon | 40,500 in Cameroon (1982 SIL). Population total all countries: 52,500 |
brt | Bitare | Nigeria | 46,300 in Nigeria (Blench 2003). Population total all countries: 52,300 |
jio | Jiamao | China | 52,300 (Wurm et al. 1987) |
mge | Mango | Chad | 52,200 (2006) |
cdm | Chepang | Nepal | 48,500 (2011 census), decreasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 52,200 |
njx | Kunyi | Congo | 52,000 (1984 census) |
mus | Muskogee | United States | 4,000 (Golla 2007). Spoken by 4,000–6,000 residents of the former territory of the Muscogee Nation and Seminole Nation in Oklahoma and by fewer than 200 of the Seminole Tribe of Florida (Golla 2007). 45 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 52,000 (1997 C. Pye) |
xkl | Kenyah, Mainstream | Indonesia | 12,000 in Indonesia (2007 A. Soriente), decreasing. Population total all countries: 52,000. 0 monolinguals |
cse | Czech Sign Language | Czech Republic | 10,000 (2014 EUD). 12,000 (2011 census). 10,000 sign language users (2014 EUD). 51,500 (2014 IMB) |
chk | Chuukese | Micronesia | 45,900 in Micronesia (2000 census). Population total all countries: 51,330 |
gui | Guaraní, Eastern Bolivian | Bolivia | 33,700 in Bolivia (Adelaar 2004). Population total all countries: 51,230. Ethnic population: 36,900 (Adelaar 2004) |
mdd | Mbum | Cameroon | 38,600 in Cameroon (1982 SIL). Population total all countries: 51,100 |
gvf | Golin | Papua New Guinea | 51,100 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
tsq | Thai Sign Language | Thailand | 51,000 profoundly, prelingually deaf people in Thailand (1997 C. Reilly). 20% of deaf children go to school to learn it |
kcz | Konongo | Tanzania | 51,000 (1987) |
pmx | Naga, Poumei | India | 51,000 (1997) |
isi | Nkem-Nkum | Nigeria | 51,000 (Yoder), increasing. 26,600 Nkem, 24,400 Nkum |
jye | Arabic, Judeo-Yemeni | Israel | 50,000 in Israel (1995 Y. Kara). Population total all countries: 51,000 |
bvb | Bube | Equatorial Guinea | 51,000 (2011 S. Smith), decreasing. Few monolinguals |
zmq | Mituku | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 50,900 (2000) |
ilk | Ilongot | Philippines | 50,800 (1990 census) |
ker | Kera | Chad | 44,500 in Chad (1993 census). Population total all countries: 50,500 |
abi | Abidji | Côte d’Ivoire | 50,500 (1993 SIL) |
ktv | Katu, Eastern | Viet Nam | 50,500 (1999 census) |
cuu | Tai Ya | China | 50,000 in China (2000 census). Population total all countries: 50,400. Ethnic population: 50,000 (2000 census). Based on county level Dai populations |
ich | Etkywan | Nigeria | 50,200 (2000) |
sst | Sinasina | Papua New Guinea | 50,100 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
mhk | Mungaka | Cameroon | 50,100 (1982 SIL) |
sqm | Suma | Central African Republic | 50,000 (1996) |
frd | Fordata | Indonesia | 50,000 (Marshall 2000). 25,000 in the language area and 25,000 elsewhere (Marshall 2000). Decreasing use in mixed language towns. 500 monolinguals |
ynq | Yendang | Nigeria | 50,000 (1987) |
qxh | Quechua, Panao Huánuco | Peru | 50,000 (2002 SIL). 10,000 monolinguals |
dso | Desiya | India | 50,000 (2003 Asha Kiran Society) |
cen | Cen | Nigeria | 50,000 (2006) |
hrm | Miao, Horned | China | 50,000 (Hattaway 2000) |
sjs | Senhaja Berber | Morocco | 50,000 (2013) |
kke | Kakabe | Guinea | 10,000 (2012 V. Vydrin). Ethnic population: 50,000 (2012 V. Vydrin) |
tiy | Tiruray | Philippines | 50,000 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 50,000 |
xnz | Mattokki | Egypt | 50,000 (2014), decreasing |
bdv | Bodo Parja | India | 50,000 (2001 IBT) |
dii | Dimbong | Cameroon | 140 (1992 SIL). Ethnic population: 50,000 |
bkh | Bakoko | Cameroon | 50,000 (1982 SIL), increasing |
bou | Bondei | Tanzania | 50,000 (2000 M. Brenzinger) |
gcr | Guianese Creole French | French Guiana | 50,000 (1977 SIL) |
izr | Izere | Nigeria | 50,000 (1993 SIL) |
wmm | Maiwa | Indonesia | 50,000 (1990 SIL) |
gow | Gorowa | Tanzania | 50,000 (1999 R. Kiessling) |
soe | Songomeno | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 50,000 (Barrett 1982) |
mgc | Morokodo | South Sudan | 50,000 (2011 A. Persson). 280 Biti (2011 A. Persson) |
atu | Reel | South Sudan | 50,000 (1998). The Kuek and Jikeyi have many monolinguals and are regarded as having the purest form of the language (SIL) |
mbt | Manobo, Matigsalug | Philippines | 50,000 (2010 SIL), increasing. 5,000 monolinguals |
tjg | Tunjung | Indonesia | 50,000 (Nikolic 2008) |
mfz | Mabaan | South Sudan | 50,000 (1987 SIL) |
lpx | Lopit | South Sudan | 50,000 (1995 S. Randal) |
bux | Boghom | Nigeria | 50,000 (1973 SIL) |
dsb | Sorbian, Lower | Germany | 6,670 in Germany (Salminen 2007). 20,000–30,000 total Sorbian, one-third in lower Lusatia, two-thirds in upper Lusatia (Salminen 2007). Population total all countries: 6,860. Ethnic population: 50,000 |
okb | Okobo | Nigeria | 50,000 (Connell and Hajek 1991) |
mgi | Lijili | Nigeria | 50,000 (1985 UBS) |
rin | Nungu | Nigeria | 50,000 (1999) |
dnt | Dani, Mid Grand Valley | Indonesia | 50,000 (1990 UBS) |
les | Lese | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 50,000 (1991 SIL) |
neb | Toura | Côte d’Ivoire | 50,000 (2005 V. Vydrin) |
sub | Suku | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 50,000 (1980 UBS) |
sen | Sénoufo, Nanerigé | Burkina Faso | 50,000 (1985 census) |
wwa | Waama | Benin | 50,000 (2000 SIL) |
der | Deori | India | 28,000 (2001 census). Ethnic population: 50,000 |
odk | Od | Pakistan | 50,000 (1998) |
ekr | Yace | Nigeria | 50,000 (2002) |
ikl | Ikulu | Nigeria | 50,000 (1998) |
fcs | Quebec Sign Language | Canada | 50,000 (2010 E. Parks) |
yiq | Miqie | China | 30,000 (Bradley 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 50,000 |
ijj | Ede Ije | Benin | 50,000 (2000 SIL) |
nsx | Songo | Angola | 50,000 (1978 UBS) |
jiq | Lavrung | China | 50,000 (Lin Xiangrong 1993) |
luj | Luna | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 50,000 |
dur | Dii | Cameroon | 50,000 (2010 L. Bohnhoff) |
ptt | Enrekang | Indonesia | 50,000 (1986 SIL) |
nzk | Nzakara | Central African Republic | 50,000 in Central African Republic (1996) |
mro | Mru | Bangladesh | 30,000 in Bangladesh (2007). Population total all countries: 50,000 |
bqn | Bulgarian Sign Language | Bulgaria | 37,000 (2014 IMB). 50,000 sign language users (2014 EUD) |
yhl | Phowa, Hlepho | China | 36,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 50,000 |
nyw | Nyaw | Thailand | 50,000 (Diller 1990) |
xkf | Khengkha | Bhutan | 50,000 (2003 SIL). 30,000 monolinguals. L2 users: 15,000 |
mei | Midob | Sudan | 50,000 (1993 R. Werner) |
nxe | Nage | Indonesia | 50,000 (Forth 1993) |
seq | Sénoufo, Senara | Burkina Faso | 50,000 (1995 SIL) |
dts | Dogon, Toro So | Mali | 50,000 (1998 J. Durieux) |
pso | Polish Sign Language | Poland | 38,000 (2014 IMB). 50,000 signers (2014 EUD) |
dai | Day | Chad | 49,900 (1993 census) |
tth | Ta’oih, Upper | Laos | 30,900 in Laos (1995 census). Population total all countries: 49,900. 21,500 monolinguals |
otm | Otomi, Eastern Highland | Mexico | 49,300 (2007). 4,700 monolinguals |
pcl | Pardhi | India | 49,300 (2001 census) |
yih | Yiddish, Western | Germany | 5,000 in Germany. Population total all countries: 5,400. Ethnic population: 49,200 (2000) |
sdo | Bidayuh, Bukar-Sadong | Malaysia | 49,100 in Malaysia (2000 census) |
nnp | Naga, Wancho | India | 49,100 (2001 census) |
rub | Gungu | Uganda | 49,000 (2002 census), increasing |
poc | Poqomam | Guatemala | 49,000 in Guatemala (1990–1991 SIL) |
lef | Lelemi | Ghana | 48,900 (2003), increasing |
blo | Anii | Benin | 33,600 in Benin (2011 SIL). Population total all countries: 48,900 |
hgm | Hai||om | Namibia | 18,400 in Namibia (2006). Population total all countries: 48,400 |
pye | Krumen, Pye | Côte d’Ivoire | 20,000 (1993 SIL). All Krumen: 48,300 (1993 SIL) |
ted | Krumen, Tepo | Côte d’Ivoire | 28,300 in Côte d’Ivoire (1993 SIL). All Krumen: 48,300 (1993 SIL). Population total all countries: 31,210 |
zln | Zhuang, Lianshan | China | 48,000 (2007 census) |
aqg | Arigidi | Nigeria | 48,000 (Crozier and Blench 1992). 45,000 Igashi; 3,000 Uro |
nyc | Nyanga-li | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 48,000 (2002). 21,000 Gbati-ri (2002) |
bqp | Busa | Nigeria | 48,000 (2012 R. Jones). 20,000 ethnic Laaru, Lupa and Kambari |
abq | Abaza | Russian Federation | 37,800 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 47,880. Ethnic population: 43,300 (2010 census) |
kix | Naga, Khiamniungan | India | 37,800 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 47,800 |
igw | Igwe | Nigeria | 47,800 (2000) |
rys | Yaeyama | Japan | Ethnic population: 47,600 (2000) |
lnd | Lun Bawang | Indonesia | 23,000 in Indonesia (2007 SIL). Population total all countries: 47,500 |
rut | Rutul | Russian Federation | 30,400 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 47,400. Ethnic population: 35,200 (2010 census) |
tca | Ticuna | Brazil | 32,600 in Brazil (1998 ISA). Population total all countries: 47,200 |
cax | Chiquitano | Bolivia | 5,860 in Bolivia (Adelaar 2004). Ethnic population: 47,100 (Adelaar 2004) |
yea | Ravula | India | 26,900 (2007). 25,000 Yerava and 1,900 Adiya. Ethnic population: 47,000 (2007) |
whg | Wahgi, North | Papua New Guinea | 47,000 (1999 SIL) |
nru | Narua | China | 47,000 (2010 SIL). Ethnic population: 47,000 |
lkc | Kucong | Viet Nam | 6,870 in Viet Nam (2007). Population total all countries: 46,870 |
mxv | Mixtec, Metlatónoc | Mexico | 46,600 (2000). Many monolinguals |
itb | Itneg, Binongan | Philippines | 7,500 (2003 SIL). 46,400 in all Itneg varieties (1990 census) |
jaf | Jara | Nigeria | 46,300 (2000) |
sci | Sri Lankan Creole Malay | Sri Lanka | 46,000 (Ansaldo and Lim 2006), decreasing |
kub | Kutep | Nigeria | 44,600 in Nigeria (2000). Population total all countries: 46,000 |
pof | Poke | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 46,000 (Welmers 1971) |
lla | Lala-Roba | Nigeria | 46,000 (1993) |
ajt | Arabic, Judeo-Tunisian | Israel | 45,000 in Israel (1995 H. Mutzafi). Population total all countries: 45,500 |
nrf | Jèrriais | Jersey | 1,700 in Jersey (2011 census). Population total all countries: 1,920. Ethnic population: 45,380 Norman French ethnic population in the Channel Islands (2014 A. Stuart). L2 users: 2,800 L2 speakers of Norman French in the Channel Islands (2014 A. Stuart) |
dds | Dogon, Donno So | Mali | 45,300 (1998 J. Durieux) |
kwc | Likwala | Congo | 45,300 (2000) |
csk | Jola-Kasa | Senegal | 45,100 in Senegal (2007), increasing |
bxm | Buriat, Mongolia | Mongolia | 45,100 (2010 census), decreasing |
ero | Horpa | China | 45,000 (Shearer and Sun Hong Kai 2002). sTau: 23,000, Geshitsa: 21,000, Nyagrong-Minyak: 1,000. 15,000 monolinguals |
hmt | Hamtai | Papua New Guinea | 45,000 (1998 T. Palmer) |
bef | Benabena | Papua New Guinea | 45,000 (1998 NTM) |
kjs | Kewa, East | Papua New Guinea | 45,000 (2000 census) |
mgg | Mpumpong | Cameroon | 45,000 (1991 SIL) |
cdr | Kamuku | Nigeria | 45,000 (2010 Z. Yoder et al.) |
isg | Irish Sign Language | Ireland | 21,000 (2014 IMB). 5,000 Deaf and estimated 45,000 hearing L1 and L2 users (2014 DeafVillageIreland) |
kew | Kewa, West | Papua New Guinea | 45,000 (2000 census) |
nuv | Nuni, Northern | Burkina Faso | 45,000 (1995 SIL). 15,000–25,000 in Northwestern Nuni, 25,000–35,000 in Northeastern Nuni |
scg | Sanggau | Indonesia | 45,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
kdc | Kutu | Tanzania | 45,000 (1987) |
pha | Pa-Hng | China | 26,800 in China (McConnell 1995). 45,000 total ethnic population in China and Vietnam (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 33,610. 10,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 26,800 |
hsb | Sorbian, Upper | Germany | 13,300 in Germany (Salminen 2007). 20,000–30,000 total Sorbian, one-third in lower Lusatia and two-thirds in upper Lusatia (Salminen 2007). Population total all countries: 13,490. Ethnic population: 45,000 |
nla | Ngombale | Cameroon | 45,000 (1993 SIL), increasing |
mye | Myene | Gabon | 45,000 (Idiata 2007). 1,000–2,000 Dyumba, 1,000–5,000 Enenga, 2,000–11,000 Galwa, 1,000–4,000 Mpongwe, 10,000 Orungu, 20,000 Nkomi |
ngz | Ngungwel | Congo | 45,000 (1988 SIL) |
rir | Ribun | Indonesia | 45,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
mbo | Mbo | Cameroon | 45,000 (Ewané Etamé 1995) |
tis | Itneg, Masadiit | Philippines | 7,500. 45,000 all Itnegs in Abra Province |
ccl | Cutchi-Swahili | Tanzania | 45,000 (Maho and Sands 2002). Approximately 45,000 in Tanzania in the early 1970s (Maho and Sands 2002) |
lgm | Lega-Mwenga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 44,900 (2000) |
bif | Biafada | Guinea-Bissau | 44,900 (2006 World Factbook) |
bmi | Bagirmi | Chad | 44,800 in Chad (1993 census) |
yrk | Nenets | Russian Federation | 21,900 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 44,600 (2010 census) |
kib | Koalib | Sudan | 44,300 (Stevenson 1984) |
cdz | Koda | India | 43,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 44,300 |
pmm | Pol | Cameroon | 38,700 in Cameroon (2000). Population total all countries: 44,130 |
dgk | Dagba | Central African Republic | 34,000 in Central African Republic (2007). Population total all countries: 44,000 |
qvs | Quechua, San Martín | Peru | 15,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 2,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 44,000 (2000) |
abt | Ambulas | Papua New Guinea | 44,000 (1991 SIL). 27,000 in Wosera, 9,000 in Maprik, 8,000 in Wingei (1991 SIL) |
law | Lauje | Indonesia | 44,000 (Himmelmann 2001). 6,000 use Ampibabo dialect (Himmelmann 2001) |
res | Reshe | Nigeria | 44,000 (1993 SIL) |
lum | Luimbi | Angola | 43,900 (2000) |
agj | Argobba | Ethiopia | 43,700 (2007 census). 100 monolinguals. L2 users: 3,240 |
ssh | Arabic, Shihhi Spoken | United Arab Emirates | 21,600 in United Arab Emirates (2014). Population total all countries: 43,600 |
mfi | Wandala | Cameroon | 23,500 in Cameroon (1982 SIL). Population total all countries: 43,500 |
cac | Chuj | Guatemala | 41,600 in Guatemala (1991 SIL). Population total all countries: 43,370 |
bkc | Baka | Cameroon | 40,000 in Cameroon (2007 Y. Léonard). Population total all countries: 43,200. 15,000 monolinguals. Mainly women. Ethnic population: 40,000 |
tkb | Buksa | India | 43,000 (IMA 1997) |
lna | Langbashe | Central African Republic | 40,000 in Central African Republic (1996). Population total all countries: 43,000 |
gqa | Ga’anda | Nigeria | 43,000 (1992) |
rou | Runga | Chad | 21,500 in Chad (1993 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 43,000 |
lgz | Ligenza | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 43,000 (1986 SIL) |
nlj | Nyali | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 43,000 (1993 SIL) |
bje | Biao-Jiao Mien | China | 43,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995). Biaomin (Dongshan) has a much larger speaker population (approximately 35,700) than Jiaogong (Shikou; approximately 10,900) |
ifb | Ifugao, Batad | Philippines | 43,000 (1987 SIL) |
bgs | Tagabawa | Philippines | 43,000 (1998 SIL) |
nwb | Nyabwa | Côte d’Ivoire | 42,700 (1993 SIL). 32,500 Nyabwa, 7,700 Nyedebwa, 2,500 Kouzié |
bqk | Banda-Mbrès | Central African Republic | 42,500 in Central African Republic (1996) |
tuq | Tedaga | Chad | 28,500 in Chad (1993 census). Population total all countries: 42,500 |
imo | Imbongu | Papua New Guinea | 42,500 (2000 census). 6,380 monolinguals |
sea | Semai | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 42,400 (2008 JHEOA) |
mgb | Mararit | Chad | 42,400 (1993 census). 15,400 Mararit, 27,000 Abou Charib |
klj | Khalaj, Turkic | Iran | 42,100 (2000) |
kjf | Khalaj | Azerbaijan | Population total all countries: 42,100 |
tft | Ternate | Indonesia | 42,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). L2 users: 20,000. North and northeast Halmahera |
mmz | Mabaale | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 42,000 (2002) |
bcp | Bali | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 42,000 (1987 UBS). 2,100 monolinguals |
lse | Lusengo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 42,000 (2002) |
bil | Bille | Nigeria | 38,000 (2012 M. Rueck, Z. Yoder, and K. Hannelová). Elderly are monolingual. Ethnic population: 42,000 |
aml | War-Jaintia | Bangladesh | 16,000 in Bangladesh (2003 SIL). Population total all countries: 41,900. 4,000 monolinguals |
prt | Prai | Thailand | 20,000 in Thailand (2001). Possibly 3,000 Ban Wen dialect speakers. Population total all countries: 41,900 |
kxl | Kurux, Nepali | Nepal | 28,600 (2001 census), decreasing. 0 monolinguals (2002 UNESCO). Ethnic population: 41,800. Dhagar (Jhagar) |
kcn | Nubi | Uganda | 26,100 in Uganda (2002 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 41,730 |
cma | Maa | Viet Nam | 33,300 (1999 census). Ethnic population: 41,400 (2009 census) |
amj | Amdang | Chad | 41,100 (2000). Population lower in Wadi Fira (home region) than in Batha and Ouaddaï regions |
rgs | Roglai, Southern | Viet Nam | 41,000 (1999 census) |
mux | Bo-Ung | Papua New Guinea | 40,900 (2000 census) |
nkh | Naga, Khezha | India | 40,800 (2001 census) |
wbm | Wa, Vo | China | 40,000 in China (Zhou Zhizhi, Qixiang Yan, and Guoqing Chen 2004). Population total all countries: 40,700. Many monolinguals |
xrb | Karaboro, Eastern | Burkina Faso | 35,000 in Burkina Faso (1995 SIL). Population total all countries: 40,610 |
plc | Palawano, Central | Philippines | 12,000 (1981 UBS). 40,500 all Palawano (1990 census) |
krh | Kurama | Nigeria | 40,300 (2000) |
tpx | Me’phaa, Acatepec | Mexico | 40,200 (2005 INALI). 15,000 monolinguals |
rwm | Amba | Uganda | 35,600 in Uganda (2002 census), decreasing. Census based on tribal affiliation. Population total all countries: 40,100 |
xkv | Kgalagadi | Botswana | 40,000 in Botswana (2004 R. Cook). Population total all countries: 40,100 |
roh | Romansch | Switzerland | 40,000 in Switzerland (2012 census). 1 canton. Population total all countries: 40,039 |
keq | Kamar | India | 40,000 (2003 BI) |
uuu | U | China | 40,000 (2000) |
kfo | Koro | Côte d’Ivoire | 40,000 (1999 SIL) |
bau | Mbat | Nigeria | 40,000 (2006 SIL), increasing |
hlt | Chin, Matu | Myanmar | 30,000 in Myanmar (2012). Population total all countries: 40,000 |
bip | Bila | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 40,000 (1993 SIL) |
lro | Laro | Sudan | 40,000 (Kuku 2010) |
swl | Swedish Sign Language | Sweden | 10,000 (2014 EUD). 10,000 Deaf sign language users (2014 EUD). 40,000 Deaf (2014 IMB) |
swj | Sira | Gabon | 39,400 (2000). 30,000–40,000 (Idiata 2007) |
ozm | Koonzime | Cameroon | 40,000 (2011 SIL). 26,400 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 40,000 |
xmj | Majera | Cameroon | 500 in Cameroon (Tourneux 2004). 40,000 all Kotoko languages (Tourneux 2004) |
krt | Kanuri, Tumari | Niger | 40,000 (1998). 20,000 monolinguals |
kyq | Kenga | Chad | 40,000 (1997 SIL) |
mzh | Wichí Lhamtés Güisnay | Argentina | 15,000 (1999). Ethnic population: 40,000 (2004 INDEC). 40,000 Wichí Güisnay, Wichí Vejoz and Wichí Nocten |
nkw | Nkutu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 40,000 (Nida 1972) |
hmc | Miao, Central Huishui | China | 40,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
kot | Lagwan | Cameroon | 10,000 in Cameroon (Tourneux 2004). 40,000 all Kotoko languages (Tourneux 2004) |
ask | Ashkun | Afghanistan | 40,000 (2011), increasing. 4,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 40,000 |
sad | Sandawe | Tanzania | 40,000 (2000) |
tbc | Takia | Papua New Guinea | 40,000 |
hia | Lamang | Nigeria | 40,000 (1993) |
sme | Saami, North | Norway | 20,000 in Norway (Laakso 2013). Population total all countries: 25,700. Ethnic population: 30,000 (1995 M. Krauss). 30,000–40,000 |
jia | Jina | Cameroon | 1,500 (Tourneux 2004). 40,000 all Kotoko languages (Tourneux 2004) |
kqx | Mser | Cameroon | 500 in Cameroon (Tourneux 2004). 40,000 all Kotoko languages (Tourneux 2004) |
aal | Afade | Cameroon | 5,000 in Cameroon (Tourneux 2004). 40,000 all Kotoko languages (Tourneux 2004) |
kvq | Karen, Geba | Myanmar | 40,000 (2010 Geba Literature and Culture Committee) |
tco | Taungyo | Myanmar | 40,000 (2000 D. Bradley) |
wlv | Wichí Lhamtés Vejoz | Argentina | 25,000 (1991 UBS). Ethnic population: 40,000 (2004 INDEC). 40,000 Wichí Güisnay, Wichí Vejoz and Wichí Nocten (2004 INDEC) |
etx | Iten | Nigeria | 40,000 (Blench 2003) |
kwg | Kaba Démé, Sara | Chad | 40,000 in Chad (1993 UBS) |
akh | Angal Heneng | Papua New Guinea | 40,000 (1994 V. Schlatter) |
czt | Chin, Zotung | Myanmar | 40,000 (1990 UBS) |
iri | Irigwe | Nigeria | 40,000 (1985 UBS) |
yna | Aluo | China | 25,000 (2007). Ethnic population: 40,000 (Bradley 2007) |
geh | Hutterisch | Canada | 29,200 in Canada (2007 SIL). Population total all countries: 40,000 |
hed | Herdé | Chad | 40,000 (1999 SIL) |
sif | Siamou | Burkina Faso | 20,000 in Burkina Faso (1999). Population total all countries: 40,000 |
vkk | Kaur | Indonesia | 40,000 (2000 census) |
nhu | Noone | Cameroon | 40,000 (2005 SIL). Based on actual population of the sub-divisions where the Noone people are present as of the 2005 census (2014 C. Hamm) |
vap | Vaiphei | India | 40,000 (2001 census) |
msv | Maslam | Cameroon | 250 in Cameroon (Tourneux 2004). 40,000 all Kotoko languages (Tourneux 2004) |
qub | Quechua, Huallaga Huánuco | Peru | 40,000 (1993 SIL). 26,400 monolinguals |
mxf | Malgbe | Cameroon | 6,000 in Cameroon (Tourneux 2004). 40,000 all Kotoko languages (Tourneux 2004 |
xxk | Ke’o | Indonesia | 40,000 (2001 L. Baird). Ethnic population: 40,000 |
nbr | Numana-Nunku-Gbantu-Numbu | Nigeria | 40,000 (2008 K. Hannelova et al.) |
yre | Yaouré | Côte d’Ivoire | 40,000 (2012 V. Vydrin) |
mtd | Mualang | Indonesia | 40,000 (Tjia 2007) |
psl | Puerto Rican Sign Language | Puerto Rico | 8,000–40,000 deaf persons (Van Cleve 1986) |
bbu | Kulung | Nigeria | 40,000 (2012 M. Rueck, Z. Yoder, and K. Hannelová). Elderly are monolingual |
mpi | Mpade | Cameroon | 16,000 in Cameroon (Tourneux 2004). 40,000 all Kotoko languages (Tourneux 2004) |
tic | Tira | Sudan | 40,000 (1982 SIL) |
ahs | Ashe | Nigeria | 40,000 (2012 J. Barnhoorn), increasing |
mql | Mbelime | Benin | 37,600 in Benin (Tchegnon and Guidibi 2006), increasing. Population total all countries: 39,900 |
tkd | Tukudede | East Timor | 39,500 (2010 census) |
asq | Austrian Sign Language | Austria | 8,000 (2014 EUD). 8,000–10,000 Deaf sign language users (2014 EUD), 39,500 deaf (2014 IMB) |
bmw | Bomwali | Congo | 33,200 in Congo (2002). Population total all countries: 39,300 |
rar | Rarotongan | Cook Islands | 13,100 in Cook Islands (2011 census), decreasing. 2,035 Aitutaki, 481 Atiu, 573 Mangaia, 307 Mauke, 189 Mitiaro (2011 census). Speaker numbers rapidly decreasing, especially in the diaspora (Wurm 2007). Population total all countries: 39,090 |
kwv | Kaba Naa, Sara | Chad | 35,000 in Chad (1993 UBS). 5,560 in Bale village, 4,940 in Koskabo, 4,550 in Kyabé. Population total all countries: 39,000 |
buc | Bushi | Mayotte | 39,000 (2001) |
meu | Motu | Papua New Guinea | 39,000 (2008 A. Taylor) |
wgi | Wahgi | Papua New Guinea | 39,000 (1999 SIL) |
bbk | Babanki | Cameroon | 39,000 (2011 SIL), increasing |
pry | Pray 3 | Thailand | 38,800 (2000) |
ndv | Ndut | Senegal | 38,600 (2007) |
she | Sheko | Ethiopia | 38,400 (2007 census). 13,600 monolinguals (1994 census). L2 users: 4,920 |
rml | Romani, Baltic | Poland | 30,000 in Poland. Population total all countries: 38,360 |
agr | Aguaruna | Peru | 38,300 (2000 SIL), increasing. 0 monolinguals. Almost none |
tgj | Tagin | India | 38,200 (2001 census) |
lbs | Libyan Sign Language | Libya | 38,000 (2014 IMB) |
bnn | Bunun | China–Taiwan | 38,000 (CIP-EY 2002). Ethnic population: 38,000 |
lld | Ladin | Italy | 31,000 in Italy (2013). Ethnic population: 38,000 |
sep | Sénoufo, Sìcìté | Burkina Faso | 35,000 in Burkina Faso (1999 SIL). Population total all countries: 38,000 |
sym | Samo, Maya | Burkina Faso | 38,000 (1999) |
yit | Lalu, Eastern | China | 38,000 (2002) |
ywl | Lalu, Western | China | 38,000 (2002) |
lno | Lango | South Sudan | 38,000 (2007 SIL) |
chj | Chinantec, Ojitlán | Mexico | 37,900 (2000 INALI). 2,800 monolinguals |
prx | Purik | India | 37,700 (2001 census) |
bwo | Borna | Ethiopia | 37,500 (2007 census). 140 Gamila. 18,600 monolinguals. 77 Gamila. L2 users: 2,280. 45 Gamila |
tcf | Me’phaa, Malinaltepec | Mexico | 37,500 (2000 INALI). 8,000 monolinguals (2011 SIL) |
ade | Adele | Togo | 26,400 in Togo (Gblem-Poidi 2012). Population total all countries: 37,400 |
nma | Naga, Maram | India | 37,300 (2001) |
ddg | Fataluku | East Timor | 37,000 (2010 census) |
mqn | Moronene | Indonesia | 37,000 (2000 D. Andersen), increasing. Wita Ea 23,000, Tokotu’a 14,000. Includes about 3,500 living in cities. Second or third generations in cities no longer speak Moronene. 1,850 monolinguals |
tuz | Turka | Burkina Faso | 37,000 in Burkina Faso (1998 SIL) |
djo | Jangkang | Indonesia | 37,000 (2007 SIL) |
ngj | Ngie | Cameroon | 37,000 (2001 SIL), increasing |
dao | Chin, Daai | Myanmar | 37,000 (2010) |
kyw | Kudmali | India | 37,000 (IMA 1997) |
caq | Nicobarese, Car | India | 37,000 (2005) |
sbx | Seberuang | Indonesia | 37,000 (2007 SIL) |
ott | Otomi, Temoaya | Mexico | 37,000 (1990 census). 850 monolinguals |
oyd | Oyda | Ethiopia | 36,900 (2007 census). 6,250 monolinguals. L2 users: 4,040 |
chf | Chontal, Tabasco | Mexico | 36,500 (2000 INALI). Chontal de Tabasco central: 14,400, Chontal de Tabasco del este: 13,200, Chontal de Tabasco del sureste: 4980, Chontal de Tabasco del norte: 3890 |
ges | Geser-Gorom | Indonesia | 36,500 (1989 SIL) |
krn | Sapo | Liberia | 36,400 (2006) |
nka | Nkoya | Zambia | 36,200 (2010 census). 1,190 Mashasha, 35,000 Nkoya (2010 census) |
diu | Diriku | Namibia | 10,200 in Namibia (2006). Population total all countries: 36,200 |
mfc | Mba | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 36,100 (2000) |
ntk | Ikoma-Nata-Isenye | Tanzania | 36,000 (2005 SIL). Includes 15,000 Ikoma, 11,500 Nata, 9,500 Isenye |
wba | Warao | Venezuela | 28,100 in Venezuela (2007). Ethnic population: 36,000 |
mvw | Machinga | Tanzania | 36,000 (1987) |
sig | Paasaal | Ghana | 36,000 (2003 GILLBT), increasing |
bjv | Bedjond | Chad | 36,000 (Caprile and Fedry 1969) |
gel | ut-Ma’in | Nigeria | 36,000 (1992 SIL) |
wun | Bungu | Tanzania | 36,000 (1987) |
sgr | Sangisari | Iran | 36,000 (2006 census) |
yso | Nisi | China | 36,000 (2002), decreasing |
kdq | Koch | India | 30,000 in India (2007 survey), increasing. Includes only the Koch of Garo Hills, Meghalaya, India. Population total all countries: 36,000. 0 monolinguals |
lme | Pévé | Chad | 30,000 in Chad (1999 SIL). Population total all countries: 35,720 |
ras | Tegali | Sudan | 35,700 (Stevenson 1984) |
pho | Phunoi | Laos | 35,600 (1995 census) |
bfl | Banda-Ndélé | Central African Republic | 35,500 in Central African Republic (1996) |
tvu | Tunen | Cameroon | 35,300 |
mub | Mubi | Chad | 35,300 (1993 census) |
ggg | Gurgula | Pakistan | 35,300 (2000) |
slm | Sama, Pangutaran | Philippines | 35,200 (2000) |
mhw | Mbukushu | Namibia | 6,100 in Namibia (2006). Population total all countries: 35,100 |
ala | Alago | Nigeria | 35,100 (2000) |
kmy | Koma | Nigeria | 32,000 in Nigeria (1989). Population total all countries: 35,000 |
qud | Quichua, Calderón Highland | Ecuador | 25,000 (1987 SIL). Ethnic population: 35,000 (2000) |
mjq | Malaryan | India | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 35,000 (2001 census) |
hro | Haroi | Viet Nam | 35,000 (1998) |
gok | Gowli | India | 35,000 (IMA 1997) |
ivv | Ivatan | Philippines | 35,000 (1998 SIL), increasing. 3,450 Itbayatan (1996 census) |
xuj | Kurumba, Jennu | India | 35,000 (IMA 1997) |
yud | Arabic, Judeo-Tripolitanian | Israel | 30,000 in Israel (1994 H. Mutzafi). Population total all countries: 35,000 |
thf | Thangmi | Nepal | 23,200 in Nepal (2011 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 24,000. 100 monolinguals (2002 UNESCO). Ethnic population: 35,000 (Turin 2007). L2 users: Some occupational castes and other ethnic groups in Thangmi-dominant areas speak Thangmi also |
apt | Apatani | India | 28,400 (2001 census). Ethnic population: 35,000 |
hmp | Miao, Northern Mashan | China | 35,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
pmi | Pumi, Northern | China | 35,000 (1999). 5,000 in Pumi nationality, 30,000 in Tibetan nationality (1994). 10,000 monolinguals |
jmd | Yamdena | Indonesia | 25,000 (1991 SIL), decreasing. Ethnic population: 35,000 (1991 SIL) |
yas | Nugunu | Cameroon | 35,000 (1987 SIL) |
cic | Chickasaw | United States | 600 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 35,000 (1999 Chickasaw Nation) |
okv | Orokaiva | Papua New Guinea | 35,000 (2000 census) |
yif | Ache | China | 35,000 (2003) |
nin | Ninzo | Nigeria | 35,000 (1973 SIL) |
aiy | Ali | Central African Republic | 35,000 (1996) |
bfm | Mmen | Cameroon | 35,000 (2001 SIL), increasing. 1,000 Fungom (1993 SIL) |
jiv | Shuar | Ecuador | 35,000 (2007 CODENPE) |
mhu | Digaro-Mishmi | India | 34,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 34,850 |
kfp | Korwa | India | 34,600 (2001 census). Few monolinguals |
btw | Butuanon | Philippines | 34,500 (1990 census) |
snj | Sango, Riverain | Central African Republic | 34,500 (1996) |
gab | Gabri | Chad | 34,400 (2000) |
kwx | Khirwar | India | 34,300 |
toj | Tojolabal | Mexico | 34,300 (2000 INALI). 7,700 monolinguals |
ubu | Umbu-Ungu | Papua New Guinea | 34,200 (2000 census). 14,300 Andelale, 13,500 Kala, and 6,360 No-penge (2000 census) |
guh | Guahibo | Colombia | 23,000 in Colombia (Arango Ochoa and Sánchez Gutierrez 1998). Population total all countries: 34,200. 9,200 monolinguals |
njn | Naga, Liangmai | India | 34,200 (2001 census) |
agx | Aghul | Russian Federation | 29,300 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 34,200 (2010 census) |
ike | Inuktitut, Eastern Canadian | Canada | 34,100 (2011 census) |
sby | Soli | Zambia | 34,100 (2010 census) |
nzm | Naga, Zeme | India | 34,100 (2001 census) |
koq | Kota | Gabon | 25,000 in Gabon (Idiata 2007). Population total all countries: 34,060 |
djc | Daju, Dar Daju | Chad | 34,000 (1993 census) |
ykl | Khlula | China | 21,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 34,000 |
ral | Ralte | India | 900 (2007). Ethnic population: 34,000 |
mnf | Mundani | Cameroon | 34,000 (1987 SIL) |
csh | Chin, Asho | Myanmar | 30,000 in Myanmar (2011 SIL). Population total all countries: 34,000 |
yip | Pholo | China | 30,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 34,000 |
mdx | Dizin | Ethiopia | 33,900 (2007 census), increasing. 17,600 monolinguals. L2 users: 2,050 |
ktz | Ju|’hoan | Botswana | 5,000 in Botswana (2002). Population total all countries: 33,600 |
djk | Aukan | Suriname | 15,500 in Suriname. 14,400 Aukan, 33 Aluku, 1,160 Paramaccan (1980 census). Population total all countries: 33,500. 1,550 monolinguals |
kle | Kulung | Nepal | 33,200 in Nepal (2011 census) |
yel | Yela | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 33,000 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
njb | Naga, Nocte | India | 33,000 (2001 census). 19,800 monolinguals (2001 census) |
ood | Tohono O’odham | United States | 14,000 in United States (Golla 2007). Population total all countries: 14,094. 180 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 33,000 (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2004). Including 20,000 Papago, 13,000 Pima (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2004) |
sez | Chin, Senthang | Myanmar | 33,000 (2007 SIL) |
otq | Otomi, Querétaro | Mexico | 33,000 (1990 census). 1,900 monolinguals (1990) |
mhs | Buru | Indonesia | 33,000 in Indonesia (1989 SIL). 6,620 Wae Sama, 9,600 Masarete, 14,300 Rana, 500 Fogi, and 2,000 in Ambon |
sbl | Sambal, Botolan | Philippines | 32,900 (2000 SIL), increasing |
snf | Noon | Senegal | 32,900 (2007) |
kfh | Kurichiya | India | 29,400 (2004 survey). Ethnic population: 32,800 (2001 census) |
mpe | Majang | Ethiopia | 32,800 (2007 census). 10,800 monolinguals. L2 users: 440 |
kwm | Kwambi | Namibia | 32,700 (2006) |
gbq | Gbaya-Bozoum | Central African Republic | 32,500 (1996) |
pac | Pacoh | Viet Nam | 16,000 in Viet Nam (2002). Population total all countries: 32,500 |
kwf | Kwara’ae | Solomon Islands | 32,400 (1999 SIL) |
isn | Isanzu | Tanzania | 32,400 (1987) |
soa | Thai Song | Thailand | 32,300 (2000) |
brb | Lave | Laos | 22,800 in Laos (2005 census). Population total all countries: 32,235 |
ddn | Dendi | Benin | 30,000 in Benin (1995 R. Jones). Population total all countries: 32,050 |
vid | Vidunda | Tanzania | 32,000 (1987) |
oor | Oorlams | South Africa | 32,000 (2006) |
knl | Keninjal | Indonesia | 32,000 (2007 SIL) |
bct | Bendi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 32,000 (1991 SIL) |
xub | Kurumba, Betta | India | 32,000 (2003 NLCI), increasing |
lnu | Longuda | Nigeria | 32,000 (1973 SIL) |
qxu | Quechua, Arequipa-La Unión | Peru | 18,600 (2000). 10,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 32,000. L2 users: Used by some outsiders for communicating with monolinguals |
bwc | Bwile | Zambia | 19,600 in Zambia (2010 census). Population total all countries: 32,000 |
mhd | Mbugu | Tanzania | 7,000 (1997). Ethnic population: 32,000 |
hwo | Hwana | Nigeria | 32,000 (1992) |
ymk | Makwe | Mozambique | 22,000 in Mozambique (2003). Population total all countries: 32,000 |
lsi | Lashi | Myanmar | 30,000 in Myanmar (2000 D. Bradley). Population total all countries: 31,800 |
tny | Tongwe | Tanzania | 13,000 (2001). Ethnic population: 31,600 (2000) |
nzy | Nzakambay | Chad | 18,500 in Chad (2000). Population total all countries: 31,500 |
pon | Pohnpeian | Micronesia | 29,000 in Micronesia (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). 24,000 on Pohnpei, 3,430 on outer islands, 280 elsewhere. Population total all countries: 31,350 |
glw | Glavda | Nigeria | 28,500 in Nigeria (2000). Population total all countries: 31,300 |
bzf | Boikin | Papua New Guinea | 31,300 (2003 SIL). 9,400 monolinguals |
tpu | Tampuan | Cambodia | 31,000 in Cambodia (2008 census) |
bvm | Bamunka | Cameroon | 31,000 (2008 SIL) |
adz | Adzera | Papua New Guinea | 30,000 (2000 census). A few monolinguals, among the youngest and oldest. Ethnic population: 31,000 |
sbs | Kuhane | Namibia | 26,600 in Namibia (2006). Population total all countries: 30,950 |
kca | Khanty | Russian Federation | 9,580 (2010 census). Mostly speakers of Northern Khanty, 2,000 speakers of Eastern Khanty and probably no speakers left in Southern Khanty (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 30,900 (2010 census) |
grv | Grebo, Central | Liberia | 30,800 (2006) |
amu | Amuzgo, Guerrero | Mexico | 30,600 (2000 INALI). 19,900 Amuzgo del Norte speakers, 12,700 Amuzgo del Sur speakers (2000 INALI). 10,000 monolinguals (1990 census). L2 users: Learned by Spanish, Nahuatl, and Mixtecs living among them |
qvj | Quichua, Loja Highland | Ecuador | 30,500 (2000) |
evn | Evenki | China | 11,000 in China (Salminen 2007). Population total all countries: 17,130. Ethnic population: 30,500 (2000 census) |
kza | Karaboro, Western | Burkina Faso | 30,200 (Vanderaa 1991) |
kxx | Likuba | Congo | 30,200 (2000) |
caa | Ch’orti’ | Guatemala | 30,000 in Guatemala (2000 J. Lubeck). Population total all countries: 30,010 |
ifk | Ifugao, Tuwali | Philippines | 30,000 (2000 SIL), increasing. Only those below grade-school age are monolingual. L2 users: Occasionally speakers of other languages will use Tuwali, mostly in trading or because of intermarriage |
ifu | Ifugao, Mayoyao | Philippines | 30,000 (2007 SIL). L2 users: 0 |
bqz | Bakaka | Cameroon | 30,000 (1998 SIL) |
smr | Simeulue | Indonesia | 30,000 |
ksx | Kedang | Indonesia | 30,000 (2008 census) |
soz | Temi | Tanzania | 30,000 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 30,000 |
snq | Sangu | Gabon | 30,000 (Idiata 2007) |
mng | Mnong, Eastern | Viet Nam | 30,000 in Viet Nam (2002 SIL) |
knb | Kalinga, Lubuagan | Philippines | 30,000 (2008 V. Dumatog), increasing. L2 users: Used by those intermarrying with local speakers and by business people |
tar | Tarahumara, Central | Mexico | 30,000 (2000 INALI). 10,000 monolinguals |
mnn | Mnong, Southern | Viet Nam | 30,000 (2002) |
iko | Olulumo-Ikom | Nigeria | 30,000 (Faraclas 1989). 5,000 Olulumo, 25,000 Ikom |
bsr | Bassa-Kontagora | Nigeria | 10 (1987). Ethnic population: 30,000 |
ssl | Sisaala, Western | Ghana | 30,000 (2003 GILLBT) |
mid | Mandaic | Iraq | 5,000 in Iraq (2006). Population total all countries: 5,500. Ethnic population: 30,000 |
mim | Mixtec, Alacatlatzala | Mexico | 30,000 in Mexico (2011 SIL). 18,000 monolinguals |
mkf | Miya | Nigeria | 30,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
mju | Manna-Dora | India | Ethnic population: 30,000 |
mor | Moro | Sudan | 30,000 (1982 SIL) |
aso | Dano | Papua New Guinea | 30,000 (1987 SIL) |
nag | Naga Pidgin | India | 30,000 (Holm 1989) |
eee | E | China | 30,000 (Edmondson 1992) |
dde | Doondo | Congo | 30,000 (2007 census) |
png | Pangu | Nigeria | 30,000 (2003 SIL) |
wbj | Alagwa | Tanzania | 30,000 (Kiessling and Mous 2003) |
mcu | Mambila, Cameroon | Cameroon | 30,000 (1993 UBS) |
cgk | Chocangacakha | Bhutan | 30,000 (2011 SIL) |
cgc | Kagayanen | Philippines | 30,000 (2007 SIL), increasing. Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 30,000 (2007 SIL). L2 users: Government workers or church workers, teachers |
bhw | Biak | Indonesia | 30,000 (Wurm 2000). L2 users: A few thousand L2 users |
dgh | Dghwede | Nigeria | 30,000 (1980 UBS) |
lcf | Lubu | Indonesia | 30,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
blx | Ayta, Mag-Indi | Philippines | 5,000 (1998 SIL), increasing. Ethnic population: 30,000. All Ayta in Zambales, Pampanga, and Tarlac regions |
isd | Isnag | Philippines | 30,000 (1994 SIL) |
pel | Pekal | Indonesia | 30,000 (2000 census) |
blj | Bolongan | Indonesia | 30,000 (Kawi et al. 2002) |
cch | Atsam | Nigeria | 30,000 (Barrett 1982) |
lmz | Lumbee | United States | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 30,000 (1977 SIL) |
dhm | Dhimba | Angola | 18,000 in Angola (2011). Population total all countries: 30,000 |
poi | Popoluca, Highland | Mexico | 30,000 (1992 SIL) |
ekp | Ekpeye | Nigeria | 30,000 (1973 SIL) |
luv | Luwati | Oman | 30,000 (Salman 2012) |
cml | Campalagian | Indonesia | 30,000 (Strømme 1987) |
clu | Caluyanun | Philippines | 30,000 (1994 SIL). Very few monolinguals |
axk | Yaka | Central African Republic | 15,000 in Central African Republic (1996). Population total all countries: 30,000 |
byc | Ubaghara | Nigeria | 30,000 (1985 UBS). 24,000 Biakpan |
ulm | Ulumanda’ | Indonesia | 30,000 (1986 SIL). 18,000 in Polmas and Majene |
gad | Gaddang | Philippines | 30,000 (1984 SIL) |
qvc | Quechua, Cajamarca | Peru | 30,000 (2000 D. Coombs) |
mba | Higaonon | Philippines | 30,000 (1996 NTM) |
txm | Tomini | Indonesia | 30,000 (Himmelmann 2001) |
jib | Jibu | Nigeria | 30,000 (1997 SIL) |
enu | Enu | China | 30,000 (Dai Qingxia and Duan Kuangle 1995) |
zkd | Kadu | Myanmar | 30,000 (2007 SIL), decreasing. Over 30 villages in Mawteik dialect (nearly extinct); over 30 villages in Settaw dialect; 5 villages in Mawkhwin dialect. 0 monolinguals |
tng | Tobanga | Chad | 30,000 (1999 SIL) |
rth | Ratahan | Indonesia | 500 (Himmelmann and Wolff 1999), decreasing. Ethnic population: 30,000 (1989) |
tmn | Taman | Indonesia | 30,000 (2007 SIL) |
twu | Termanu | Indonesia | 30,000 (2002 UKAW) |
bcs | Kohumono | Nigeria | 30,000 (1989) |
tul | Tula | Nigeria | 30,000 (1998 U. Kleinewillinghöfer) |
bds | Burunge | Tanzania | 13,000 (2002). Ethnic population: 30,000 (Dimmendaal 2007) |
apg | Ampanang | Indonesia | 30,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
pbi | Parkwa | Cameroon | 30,000 (1993 SIL) |
xkg | Kagoro | Mali | 15,000 (2001 V. Vydrin). Ethnic population: 30,000 (2001 V. Vydrin) |
bzk | Nicaragua Creole English | Nicaragua | 30,000 (2001 SIL). 630 Rama Cay Creole speakers (Holm 1989). L2 users: L1 of Creole people and most Garifuna |
shj | Shatt | Sudan | 30,000 (2014 T. Stirtz) |
bzx | Bozo, Kelengaxo | Mali | 30,000 (2009 SIL) |
mta | Manobo, Cotabato | Philippines | 30,000 (2007 SIL), increasing. 5,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 30,000 |
bcz | Bainouk-Gunyaamolo | Senegal | 30,000 (2013) |
mtu | Mixtec, Tututepec | Mexico | 1,020 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 30,000 (1990 census) |
opa | Okpamheri | Nigeria | 30,000 (1973 SIL) |
wow | Wawonii | Indonesia | 30,000 (2004 D. Andersen), increasing. 22,500 Wawonii, 7,500 Menui |
muy | Muyang | Cameroon | 30,000 (2007 SIL) |
blz | Balantak | Indonesia | 30,000 (2000 SIL), increasing. 3,000 monolinguals. L2 users: Speakers of other area languages use Balantak as L2 |
mrj | Mari, Hill | Russian Federation | 30,000 (2012 T. Salminen) |
set | Sentani | Indonesia | 30,000 (1996 SIL), increasing. Few monolinguals |
trc | Triqui, Copala | Mexico | 25,000 in Mexico (2007 SIL). Population total all countries: 30,000 |
muo | Nyong | Cameroon | 30,000 in Cameroon (2008 SIL) |
bjg | Bidyogo | Guinea-Bissau | 29,900 (2006 World Factbook) |
nku | Kulango, Bouna | Côte d’Ivoire | 14,400 in Côte d’Ivoire (1998). Population total all countries: 29,900 |
mdg | Massalat | Chad | 10 (1991 R. Blench). Ethnic population: 29,800 (1993 census) |
hii | Hinduri | India | 29,700 (2001 census) |
mmk | Mukha-Dora | India | 29,700 (1991 census) |
jad | Jahanka | Guinea | 29,000 in Guinea (1999 G. Gumbs). Population total all countries: 29,500 |
zar | Zapotec, Rincón | Mexico | 29,200 (2000) |
nkf | Naga, Inpui | India | 29,200 (2001 census) |
sne | Bidayuh, Bau | Malaysia | 29,200 (2000 census) |
btv | Bateri | Pakistan | 28,300 in Pakistan (2000). Population total all countries: 29,100 |
tdf | Talieng | Laos | 29,100 (2005 census) |
nme | Naga, Mzieme | India | 29,000 (1997) |
snp | Siane | Papua New Guinea | 29,000 (2000 census) |
doz | Dorze | Ethiopia | 20,800 (1994 census). 9,910 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 29,000 (1994 census). L2 users: 3,600 |
ylm | Limi | China | 29,000 (2002) |
ngg | Ngbaka Manza | Central African Republic | 29,000 (1996) |
mgy | Mbunga | Tanzania | 29,000 (1987) |
piw | Pimbwe | Tanzania | 29,000 (1987) |
mcx | Mpiemo | Central African Republic | 24,000 in Central African Republic (1996). Population total all countries: 29,000 |
xed | Hdi | Cameroon | 25,000 in Cameroon (2001 SIL). Population total all countries: 29,000 |
bmo | Bambalang | Cameroon | 29,000 (2008 SIL) |
wlc | Comorian, Mwali | Comoros | 27,200 in Comoros (2000). Population total all countries: 28,700 |
zab | Zapotec, San Juan Guelavía | Mexico | 28,000 in Mexico (1990 census). Population total all countries: 28,500 |
hol | Holu | Angola | 23,100 in Angola (2000). Population total all countries: 28,200 |
hrz | Harzani | Iran | 28,100 (2000) |
lbo | Laven | Laos | 28,100 in Laos (Bradley 2007) |
ttt | Tat, Muslim | Azerbaijan | 18,000 in Azerbaijan (1989 census). Population total all countries: 28,010. Ethnic population: 22,000 (1990 A. Kibrik) |
aug | Aguna | Benin | 14,000 in Benin (2014 SIL). Population total all countries: 28,000 |
hmy | Miao, Southern Guiyang | China | 28,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
pmj | Pumi, Southern | China | 19,000 (1999). 6,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 28,000 (2000 census) |
nko | Nkonya | Ghana | 28,000 (2004 SIL) |
lkr | Päri | South Sudan | 28,000 (1987 SIL) |
ymc | Muji, Southern | China | 26,000 (Pelkey 2011), increasing. Ethnic population: 28,000 |
pae | Pagibete | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 28,000 (2000 SIL). 6,000 Momveda, 4,500 Mongbapele |
wbi | Vwanji | Tanzania | 28,000 (2003 SIL) |
smh | Samei | China | 20,000 (Bradley 2007). Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 28,000 (Bradley 2007) |
tlb | Tobelo | Indonesia | 27,700 (2000) |
mfk | Mofu, North | Cameroon | 27,500 (1982 SIL) |
vmp | Mazatec, Soyaltepec | Mexico | 27,500 (2000 INALI). Original Soyaltepec variety may only be 900, mostly monolingual. 1,930 monolinguals |
mzw | Deg | Ghana | 26,400 in Ghana (2003). Population total all countries: 27,500 |
gwn | Gwandara | Nigeria | 27,300 (2000) |
bge | Bauria | India | 27,200 (2001 census) |
mdu | Mboko | Congo | 27,200 (2000) |
kjl | Kham, Western Parbate | Nepal | 24,500 (2003 SIL), increasing. 27,100 all Kham languages in Nepal (2011 census) |
kgj | Kham, Gamale | Nepal | 13,100 (2000), increasing. 27,100 all Kham languages in Nepal (2011 census) |
kif | Kham, Eastern Parbate | Nepal | 7,500 (2003 SIL), decreasing. 27,100 all Kham languages in Nepal (2011 census). No adult monolinguals |
kip | Kham, Sheshi | Nepal | 20,000 (2003), decreasing. 27,100 all Kham languages in Nepal (2011 census) |
bav | Vengo | Cameroon | 27,000 (2008 SIL) |
agd | Agarabi | Papua New Guinea | 27,000 (2000 census) |
gus | Guinean Sign Language | Guinea | 530 (2008 WFD). 528 deaf signers (2008 WFD). 27,000 total deaf in Guinea (2014 IMB) |
bkz | Bungku | Indonesia | 27,000 (2000 census), increasing |
tid | Tidong | Indonesia | 27,000 in Indonesia (2007 SIL) |
akp | Siwu | Ghana | 27,000 (2003) |
bdp | Bende | Tanzania | 27,000 (1999) |
svk | Slovakian Sign Language | Slovakia | 15,000 (2014 EUD). 27,000 (2014 IMB) |
tda | Tagdal | Niger | 26,900 (2000) |
crw | Chrau | Viet Nam | 7,000 (1995 census), decreasing. Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 26,900 (2009 census) |
akf | Akpa | Nigeria | 26,900 (2000) |
suq | Suri | Ethiopia | 26,900 (2007 census), increasing. 18,700 monolinguals |
gro | Groma | China | 12,800 in China (1993). Population total all countries: 26,800 |
mkx | Manobo, Kinamiging | Philippines | 26,700 (2000 census) |
agq | Aghem | Cameroon | 26,700 (2000), increasing |
atd | Manobo, Ata | Philippines | 26,700 (2000 census) |
mmc | Mazahua, Michoacán | Mexico | 26,600 (2000 INALI) |
kzp | Kaidipang | Indonesia | 26,600 (2000 census). Kaidipang 8,900, Bolaang Itang 17,700 |
puo | Puoc | Viet Nam | 18,000 in Viet Nam (1999 census). Population total all countries: 26,570 |
yaj | Banda-Yangere | Central African Republic | 26,500 (1996) |
buo | Terei | Papua New Guinea | 26,500 (2003 SIL) |
sfb | French Belgian Sign Language | Belgium | 4,000 (2014 EUD). 4,000 sign language users (2014 EUD). 26,500 (2014 IMB) |
fse | Finnish Sign Language | Finland | 5,000 (2006 Institute for the Languages of Finland–KOTUS). 5,000 deaf and 10,000 hearing signers (2006 Institute for the Languages of Finland–KOTUS). 5,000 deaf signers (2014 EUD). 26,500 (2014 IMB) |
god | Godié | Côte d’Ivoire | 26,400 (1993 SIL) |
abx | Inabaknon | Philippines | 26,400 (2010 M. Jacobson). Population increases 300–500 yearly. About 500 leave annually to find opportunities elsewhere. 3,000 monolinguals. Almost all children |
bdh | Baka | South Sudan | 25,000 in South Sudan (1993 UBS). Population total all countries: 26,300 |
mlf | Mal | Laos | 23,200 in Laos (1995 census). Population total all countries: 26,200 |
fie | Fyer | Nigeria | 26,100 (2000) |
eky | Kayah, Eastern | Myanmar | 8,000 in Myanmar (2007). Population total all countries: 26,000 |
srm | Saramaccan | Suriname | 23,000 in Suriname (1995 SIL). 1,000 Matawari. Population total all countries: 26,000 |
tvo | Tidore | Indonesia | 26,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). L2 users: 20,000 |
gnd | Zulgo-Gemzek | Cameroon | 26,000 (2002 SIL) |
bag | Tuki | Cameroon | 26,000 (1982 SIL), increasing |
ksv | Kusu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 26,000 (Welmers 1971) |
cde | Chenchu | India | 26,000 (2007) |
shp | Shipibo-Conibo | Peru | 26,000 (2003 SIL) |
lln | Lele | Chad | 26,000 (1991 UBS) |
lel | Lele | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 26,000 (Welmers 1971) |
cni | Asháninka | Peru | 26,000 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 26,000 (2000 SIL) |
ipi | Ipili | Papua New Guinea | 26,000 (2002 SIL), increasing. 13,000 monolinguals |
kpb | Kurumba, Mullu | India | 26,000 (2004 survey). 25,000 in Wayanad; 1,000 in Gudalur of Nilgiri |
ojg | Ojibwa, Eastern | Canada | 25,900 (1998 census) |
kgp | Kaingang | Brazil | 18,000 (1989 SIL). Ethnic population: 25,900 |
muh | Mündü | South Sudan | 23,000 in South Sudan. Population total all countries: 25,800 |
har | Harari | Ethiopia | 25,800 (2007 census). 20,000 in Addis Ababa, outside Harar City (Hetzron 1997). 2,350 monolinguals. L2 users: 7,770 |
jeh | Jeh | Viet Nam | 15,200 in Viet Nam (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 25,800 |
mes | Masmaje | Chad | Ethnic population: 25,700 (1993 census) |
nkb | Naga, Khoibu | India | 25,600 (2001). Ethnic population: 25,600 |
brm | Barambu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 25,600 (1990 census) |
frc | French, Cajun | United States | 25,600 (2010 census), decreasing |
ksy | Kharia Thar | India | 25,000 (2007 SIL). Ethnic population: 25,500 (2007 SIL) |
fod | Foodo | Benin | 24,500 in Benin (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 25,500 |
myc | Mayeka | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 21,000 (2004). Ethnic population: 25,500 (2000) |
asv | Asoa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 25,500 (2000) |
oke | Okpe | Nigeria | 25,400 (2000) |
gig | Goaria | Pakistan | 25,400 (2000) |
kdm | Kagoma | Nigeria | 25,400 (2000) |
tmc | Tumak | Chad | 25,200 (1993 census) |
wec | Wè Western | Côte d’Ivoire | 25,200 (1998 SIL). 20,000 Kaoro (1995 SIL) |
lmy | Lamboya | Indonesia | 25,000 (Grimes et al. 1997) |
pip | Pero | Nigeria | 25,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
sch | Sakachep | India | 25,000 (2003) |
jum | Jumjum | Sudan | 25,000 in Sudan (1987) |
bnu | Bentong | Indonesia | 25,000 (1987 SIL) |
zil | Zialo | Guinea | 25,000 (2010 V. Vydrin) |
gwa | Mbato | Côte d’Ivoire | 25,000 (1993 SIL) |
shv | Shehri | Oman | 25,000 (1993 census) |
tct | T’en | China | 20,000 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 25,000 (2000 D. Bradley) |
laa | Subanen, Southern | Philippines | 25,000 (1978 SIL) |
kdu | Kadaru | Sudan | 25,000 (2013 T. Alaki and R. Norton) |
grh | Gbiri-Niragu | Nigeria | 25,000 (2000), increasing |
glo | Galambu | Nigeria | 25,000 (2006) |
lda | Kla-Dan | Côte d’Ivoire | 25,000 in Côte d’Ivoire (2001 V. Vydrin) |
aol | Alor | Indonesia | 25,000 (Grimes et al. 1997) |
kcr | Katla | Sudan | 25,000 (2009). Population for Julud |
cib | Gbe, Ci | Benin | 25,000 (2002 SIL) |
btu | Batu | Nigeria | 25,000 |
jak | Jakun | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 25,000 (2008 JHEOA) |
lbm | Lodhi | India | 25,000 (2007 survey) |
afo | Eloyi | Nigeria | 25,000 (2000 SIL) |
txe | Totoli | Indonesia | 25,000 (Himmelmann 2001) |
esu | Yupik, Central | United States | 10,000 (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 25,000 (Dorais 2010) |
bix | Bijori | India | 25,000 (1998 GRN) |
gah | Alekano | Papua New Guinea | 25,000 (1999 SIL), increasing |
unz | Kaili, Unde | Indonesia | 25,000 (2007 SIL), increasing |
kxy | Kayong | Viet Nam | 25,000 (Bradley 2007) |
abn | Abua | Nigeria | 25,000 (Faraclas 1989) |
fli | Fali | Nigeria | 25,000 (2010 Z. Yoder et al.). 5,500 in the language area; 5,000 outside, many of whom return each summer |
cpa | Chinantec, Palantla | Mexico | 25,000 (2007 SIL). 1,500 monolinguals |
nkt | Nyika, Tanzania | Tanzania | 25,000 (2007) |
hmb | Songhay, Humburi Senni | Mali | 15,000 in Mali (1999 J. Heath). Population total all countries: 25,000 |
ndk | Ndaka | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 25,000 (1994 SIL) |
nte | Nathembo | Mozambique | 25,000 (2006) |
ndb | Kenswei Nsei | Cameroon | 25,000 (2008 SIL) |
dbq | Daba | Cameroon | 24,000 in Cameroon (2007). Population total all countries: 25,000 |
kqr | Kimaragang | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 25,000 (2007 SIL) |
cfa | Dikaka | Nigeria | 25,000 (1998) |
bse | Wushi | Cameroon | 25,000 (2008 SIL) |
nqk | Ede Nago, Kura | Benin | 25,000 (2002 SIL) |
mhp | Malay, Balinese | Indonesia | 25,000 (2000 census) |
tvt | Naga, Tutsa | India | 25,000 (2001). 12,500 monolinguals |
nsu | Nahuatl, Sierra Negra | Mexico | 25,000 (2006 SIL). 16,000 monolinguals |
pot | Potawatomi | United States | 50 in United States (1995 Potawatomi Language Institute). 50 L1 speakers in the United States and Canada, most in the United States. Ethnic population: 25,000 (1997 L. Buszard-Welcher). L2 users: 250 L2 learners |
tea | Temiar | Malaysia | 15,000 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 24,900 (2008 JHEOA) |
mbm | Ombamba | Congo | 15,100 (2000). Population total all countries: 24,800 |
iya | Iyayu | Nigeria | 24,700 (2000) |
dbu | Dogon, Bondum Dom | Mali | 24,700 (1998 J. Durieux) |
nfu | Mfumte | Cameroon | 24,700 (1982 SIL) |
pny | Pinyin | Cameroon | 24,600 (2001 SIL), increasing |
peh | Bonan | China | 6,000. Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 24,500. Includes 16,500 Jishishan and 8000 Tongren |
dsl | Danish Sign Language | Denmark | 5,000 in Denmark (2007). 24,500 (2014 IMB) |
tii | Tiene | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 24,500 (1977 SIL) |
bbw | Baba | Cameroon | 24,500 (2005 SIL) |
nnj | Nyangatom | Ethiopia | 24,300 (2007 census). 13,800 monolinguals. L2 users: 120 |
smd | Sama | Angola | 24,200 (2000) |
akw | Akwa | Congo | 24,100 (2000) |
sqk | Albanian Sign Language | Albania | 3,000 (Hoyer 2007). 15,000 deaf in Albania, 24,100 worldwide (2014 IMB) |
xml | Malaysian Sign Language | Malaysia | 24,000 |
wbh | Wanda | Tanzania | 24,000 (1987) |
bwy | Bwamu, Cwi | Burkina Faso | 24,000 (1999 SIL) |
sle | Sholaga | India | 24,000 (2006 IMB) |
tor | Banda, Togbo-Vara | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1984 census). Population total all countries: 24,000 |
moh | Mohawk | Canada | 540 in Canada (2011 census). Population total all countries: 3,540. Ethnic population: 24,000 (1999 SIL). L2 users: Several hundred L2 speakers |
nsf | Nisu, Northwestern | China | 24,000 (2004 SIL). 7,000 in Yunlong, 7,000 in Yangbi, 8,000 in Yongping districts (2004) |
beb | Bebele | Cameroon | 24,000 (Welmers 1971) |
doe | Doe | Tanzania | 24,000 (1987) |
qvo | Quechua, Napo Lowland | Peru | 10,000 in Peru (2009). Population total all countries: 24,000 |
mgz | Mbugwe | Tanzania | 24,000 (1999) |
avn | Avatime | Ghana | 24,000 (2003). L2 users: Understood somewhat as L2 by speakers of nearby languages |
kep | Kaikadi | India | 23,700 (2001 census) |
jun | Juang | India | 23,700 (2001 census). 0 monolinguals |
tkr | Tsakhur | Azerbaijan | 13,000 in Azerbaijan (1989 census). Population total all countries: 23,673. Ethnic population: 13,300 (1989 census) |
cou | Wamey | Senegal | 18,400 in Senegal (2007), decreasing. Population total all countries: 23,670 |
nki | Naga, Thangal | India | 23,600 (2001). Ethnic population: 23,600 |
bff | Bofi | Central African Republic | 23,500 (1996) |
sjg | Assangori | Chad | 23,500 (1993 census) |
shq | Sala | Zambia | 23,500 (2010 census) |
lip | Sekpele | Ghana | 23,400 (2003) |
mbc | Macushi | Brazil | 16,500 in Brazil (Moore 2006). Population total all countries: 18,030. Ethnic population: 23,400 (2001 FUNASA) |
lra | Bakati’, Rara | Malaysia | 11,300 in Malaysia (2000). Population total all countries: 23,300 |
anm | Anal | India | 23,200 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 23,250 |
mfd | Mendankwe-Nkwen | Cameroon | 23,100 (2001 SIL). 10,200 Mendankwe, 12,900 Nkwen |
cjv | Chuave | Papua New Guinea | 23,100 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
lbf | Tinani | India | 22,600 in India (2001). Population total all countries: 23,050 |
bcw | Bana | Cameroon | 23,000 (2007 SIL). 14,000 Gamboura and 9,000 Guili |
prh | Porohanon | Philippines | 23,000 |
dbr | Dabarre | Somalia | 23,000 (2006) |
bws | Bomboma | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 23,000 (1983 census) |
jer | Jere | Nigeria | 23,000 (1972 SIL). 7,000 Boze, 2,350 Gusu, 2,000 Bunu, 3,500 Panawa |
ymh | Mili | China | 23,000 (2002) |
jii | Jiiddu | Somalia | 23,000 (2006) |
ald | Alladian | Côte d’Ivoire | 23,000 (1993 SIL) |
llc | Lele | Guinea | 23,000 (1998 B. Willits). 12,000 in Kissidougou Prefecture and 11,000 in Guekedou |
xma | Mushungulu | Somalia | 23,000 (2006) |
tqo | Toaripi | Papua New Guinea | 23,000 (1977 SIL) |
tqq | Tunni | Somalia | 23,000 (2006) |
mmy | Migaama | Chad | 20,000 (2000 W. Chesley). 2,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 23,000 (1991 census) |
bld | Bolango | Indonesia | 23,000 (Sneddon and Usup 1986). Atinggola 16,000, Bolango 7,000 |
bof | Bolon | Burkina Faso | 17,000 in Burkina Faso (1998 SIL). Population total all countries: 22,920 |
sli | Silesian, Lower | Poland | 12,000 in Poland. Population total all countries: 22,900 |
kuf | Katu, Western | Laos | 22,800 (2005 census) |
ikk | Ika | Nigeria | 22,800 (2000) |
wae | Walser | Switzerland | 10,000 in Switzerland (2004). Population total all countries: 22,780. Ethnic population: 21,900 (1980 C. Buchli) |
lup | Lumbu | Gabon | 19,700 in Gabon (2000). Population total all countries: 22,720 |
cim | Cimbrian | Italy | 2,230. 500 in Lusernese Cimbrian in Trentino Alto Oolige 40 km southeast from Trento, plus 1,500 Sette Comuni Cimbrian (40% of Roana (Rowan), 70% of Messaselva di Roana Rotzo) in Veneto around 60 km north of Vicenza (Kloss 1978), and 230 or 65% of Giazza (Ijetzan) Veneto, 43 km northeast of Verona (1992 R. Zamponi). 22,700 were in Sieben Gemeinde and 12,400 in Dreizehn Gemeinde in 1854 |
tmw | Temuan | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 22,700 (2008 JHEOA) |
bsc | Oniyan | Senegal | 13,300 in Senegal (2006). Population total all countries: 22,510 |
gim | Gimi | Papua New Guinea | 22,500 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
kbo | Keliko | South Sudan | 10,000 in South Sudan (1998 SIL). Population total all countries: 22,500 |
usi | Usoi | Bangladesh | 22,400 |
ndq | Ndombe | Angola | 22,300 (2000) |
aoc | Pemon | Venezuela | 5,000 in Venezuela (2001 V. Becsky). Population total all countries: 6,010. Ethnic population: 22,300 |
nng | Naga, Maring | India | 22,300 (2001 census) |
nkn | Nkangala | Angola | 22,300 (2000) |
tsa | Tsaangi | Congo | 13,600 in Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 22,210 |
yax | Yauma | Angola | 17,100 in Angola (2000). Population total all countries: 22,200 |
gaj | Gadsup | Papua New Guinea | 22,100 (2000 census) |
aoe | Angal Enen | Papua New Guinea | 22,000 (1995 UBS) |
inb | Inga | Colombia | 18,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Dispersed in various regions; adopted commerce as a survival strategy (Crevels 2007). Population total all countries: 22,000 |
wan | Wan | Côte d’Ivoire | 22,000 (1993 UBS) |
mgs | Manda | Tanzania | 22,000 (2002) |
dzl | Dzalakha | Bhutan | 22,000 (2011 SIL) |
vkl | Kulisusu | Indonesia | 22,000 (Mead 1999), increasing |
ptu | Bambam | Indonesia | 22,000 (Strømme 1987) |
udu | Uduk | Sudan | 22,000 in Sudan and South Sudan (split between the two not known) |
nsl | Norwegian Sign Language | Norway | 2,500 (2014 EUD). 4,000 (Van Cleve 1986). 5,000 (2010 Norwegian Association of the Deaf). 2,500 sign language users (2014 EUD). 22,000 deaf (2014 IMB) |
nmg | Kwasio | Cameroon | 9,000 in Cameroon (1982 SIL), increasing. Population total all countries: 22,000. L2 users: Some speakers of neighboring languages also use Kwasio (2011 SIL) |
ngn | Ngwo | Cameroon | 22,000 (2004 SIL) |
plj | Polci | Nigeria | 22,000 (1995 CAPRO). 2,000 Zul (1995), 4,000 Buli (1993), 400 Langas (1993), 15,000 Polci, 250 Baram (1993), 800 Dir (1993) |
ggw | Gogodala | Papua New Guinea | 22,000 (2004 SIL) |
rei | Reli | India | 22,000 (2001 census) |
kyv | Kayort | Nepal | 22,000 (2002) |
mtl | Montol | Nigeria | 21,900 (1990) |
khn | Khandesi | India | 21,900 (2001 census) |
soy | Miyobe | Benin | 7,000 in Benin (1991). Population total all countries: 21,900 |
naj | Nalu | Guinea | 13,000 in Guinea (Johnstone 1993). Population total all countries: 21,830 |
eve | Even | Russian Federation | 5,660 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 21,800 (2010 census) |
byh | Bhujel | Nepal | 21,700 (2011 census), decreasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 7,200 (Regmi 2007) |
kgo | Krongo | Sudan | 21,700 (Stevenson 1984) |
mho | Mashi | Zambia | 18,800 in Zambia (2010 census). Population total all countries: 21,630 |
tnv | Tangchangya | Bangladesh | 21,600 (1991 census) |
ukp | Ukpe-Bayobiri | Nigeria | 21,500 (2013 SIL) |
ghe | Ghale, Southern | Nepal | 21,500 (2006 SIL) |
bmv | Bum | Cameroon | 21,400 (2001 SIL), increasing |
blw | Balangao | Philippines | 21,300 (2000), decreasing. 0 monolinguals |
kfm | Khunsari | Iran | 21,100 (2000) |
atn | Ashtiani | Iran | 21,100 (2000) |
ygr | Yagaria | Papua New Guinea | 21,100 (1982 SIL) |
bkp | Boko | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 21,000 |
kuz | Kunza | Chile | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 21,000 (2002 census) |
avi | Avikam | Côte d’Ivoire | 21,000 (1993 SIL) |
vut | Vute | Cameroon | 20,000 in Cameroon (1997 L. Lode). 300 in Banyo (1995 B. Connell). Population total all countries: 21,000 |
gum | Guambiano | Colombia | 21,000 (Civallero 2008), increasing. 2,100 monolinguals |
lwa | Lwalu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 21,000 (Welmers 1971) |
cwb | Maindo | Mozambique | 21,000 (2006) |
ngs | Gvoko | Nigeria | 20,000 in Nigeria (1990). Population total all countries: 21,000 |
tvs | Taveta | Kenya | 21,000 (2009 census), increasing |
pmb | Pambia | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 21,000 (1982 SIL) |
dgd | Dagaari Dioula | Burkina Faso | 21,000 (1999 SIL) |
ypb | Phowa, Labo | China | 17,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 21,000 |
jiu | Jinuo, Youle | China | 10,000 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: All Jinuo: 20,900 (Bradley 2007) |
jiy | Jinuo, Buyuan | China | 1,000 (1994). Most monolingual. Ethnic population: All Jinuo: 20,900 (Bradley 2007) |
ign | Ignaciano | Bolivia | 4,500 (Adelaar 2004). Ethnic population: 20,800 (Adelaar 2004). Includes Trinitario [trn] |
trn | Trinitario | Bolivia | 5,500 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 20,800 (2000 W. Adelaar). 20,800 includes the Ignaciano [ign] |
zaz | Zari | Nigeria | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 20,700 (2000 CAPRO). 20,000 Zakshi (1995 CAPRO), 1,000 Boto (Gunn 1953) |
tdh | Thulung | Nepal | 20,700 in Nepal (2011 census). Thulung communities also in Bhojpur and Sankhuwasabha districts, scattered in Udayapur, Morang, Panchthar, and Ilam districts. Migrants may not speak Thulung as L1. A few elderly monolinguals |
krr | Kru’ng 2 | Cambodia | 20,700 (2008 census) |
dtb | Kadazan, Labuk-Kinabatangan | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 20,600 (2000 SIL). 14,000–16,000 Labuk (1987 SIL); 7,000–8,000 Sungai (1982 SIL) |
qur | Quechua, Chaupihuaranga | Peru | 20,500 (1972 census), decreasing. 8,200 monolinguals |
boh | Boma | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 20,500 (2000) |
ybh | Yakkha | Nepal | 19,600 in Nepal (2011 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 20,410. Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 17,000 |
nhh | Nahari | India | 20,400 (2000) |
srh | Sarikoli | China | 16,000 (2000 G. Erqing). Ethnic population: 20,400 (2000 G. Erqing) |
xuo | Kuo | Chad | 12,300 in Chad (2011 SIL). Population total all countries: 20,250 |
mfx | Melo | Ethiopia | 20,200 (1994 census). 13,700 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 20,200 (1994 census). L2 users: 4,660 |
nzs | New Zealand Sign Language | New Zealand | 20,200 (2013 census) |
apw | Apache, Western | United States | 14,000 (Golla 2007). 6,000 on San Carlos, 7,000 on Fort Apache Reservation (White Mountain Apache Tribe); smaller numbers at Tonto, Camp Verde, and Fort McDowell reservations (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 20,200 (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2007). L2 users: Several dozen L2 speakers, mostly children and a few older whites |
goj | Gowlan | India | 20,200 (2000) |
zim | Mesme | Chad | 20,100 (1993 census) |
xsn | Sanga | Nigeria | 20,100 (2000). 1,600 Bujiyel (1995 CAPRO) |
caf | Carrier, Southern | Canada | 500 (1987 SIL). 2,060 identified in 2001. Census does not separate Babine [bcr], Central Carrier [crx], and Southern Carrier. All Athapaskan L1 speakers in Canada 20,100 (1998 census) |
dnk | Dengka | Indonesia | 20,000 (2002 UKAW) |
pea | Indonesian, Peranakan | Indonesia | 20,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
jmx | Mixtec, Western Juxtlahuaca | Mexico | 20,000 in Mexico (2005 census). Coicoyan Municipality: 6,150 speakers (2005). San Martin Peras Municipality: 10,000 speakers, plus 2,000 in Santa Cruz Yucucani, 2,000 in San José Yoxocaño. 9,000 monolinguals (2005 census). Coicoyan Municipality: 3,520 monolinguals (2005). San Martin Peras Municipality: 4,820 monolinguals |
wlw | Walak | Indonesia | 20,000 (2007 P. Seow) |
lrk | Loarki | Pakistan | 20,000 (1998) |
dni | Dani, Lower Grand Valley | Indonesia | 20,000 (1996 SIL) |
kli | Kalumpang | Indonesia | 20,000 (2012 S. Samboy) |
lrt | Malay, Larantuka | Indonesia | 20,000 (2007) |
oua | Tagargrent | Algeria | 20,000 (2014) |
ots | Otomi, Estado de México | Mexico | 20,000 (2010 SIL). 440 monolinguals |
dna | Dani, Upper Grand Valley | Indonesia | 20,000 (1996) |
atg | Ivbie North-Okpela-Arhe | Nigeria | 20,000 (1973 SIL) |
dun | Dusun Deyah | Indonesia | 20,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
ojb | Ojibwa, Northwestern | Canada | 20,000 (2000 UBS) |
ayz | Mai Brat | Indonesia | 20,000 (1987 SIL) |
bsf | Bauchi | Nigeria | 20,000 (Blench 1988) |
lae | Pattani | India | 11,000 (1997). Ethnic population: 20,000 (2002). L2 users: 5,000 (1997) |
brv | Bru, Western | Thailand | 20,000 in Thailand (1991) |
suv | Puroik | India | 20,000 (2011 SIL) |
kij | Kilivila | Papua New Guinea | 20,000 (2000 D. Tryon). 12,000 monolinguals |
bwp | Mandobo Bawah | Indonesia | 20,000 (2002 SIL) |
skh | Sikule | Indonesia | 20,000 |
skn | Subanon, Kolibugan | Philippines | 20,000 (1998 SIL). L2 users: Non-Kolibugan Subanon spouses |
trv | Taroko | China–Taiwan | 20,000 (2008 R. Covell) |
kfc | Konda-Dora | India | 20,000 (2007 WFA) |
tnw | Tonsawang | Indonesia | 20,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981), decreasing |
bmg | Bamwe | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 20,000 (1983 census) |
bij | Vaghat-Ya-Bijim-Legeri | Nigeria | 20,000 (2003) |
bjm | Bajelani | Iraq | 20,000 (1976 S. Sara) |
biz | Baloi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 20,000 (2002) |
bms | Kanuri, Bilma | Niger | 20,000 (2003) |
bmt | Biao Mon | China | 20,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
szn | Sula | Indonesia | 20,000 (1983 SIL) |
tbo | Tawala | Papua New Guinea | 20,000 (2000 census) |
tmm | Tai Thanh | Viet Nam | 20,000 (2002) |
siz | Siwi | Egypt | 20,000 in Egypt (2013) |
sho | Shanga | Nigeria | 6,000 (2012 R. Jones). Ethnic population: 20,000 (2010 R. Jones). There is ethnic Shanga population speaking Hausa [hau] in Shanga, Dugu Tsofo, and some other villages in Kebbi State between Kaoje and Yauri, Niger river, both sides |
awc | Cicipu | Nigeria | 20,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
llg | Lole | Indonesia | 20,000 (2002 UKAW). Ethnic population: 20,000 |
quw | Quichua, Tena Lowland | Ecuador | 20,000 (1999 SIL) |
csq | Croatia Sign Language | Croatia | 12,000 (2010 Croatian Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing). 12,000 signers out of 20,000 deaf (2010 Croatian Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing). 13,000 (2014 Union of Deaf of Zagreb). 17,500 (2014 IMB) |
quf | Quechua, Lambayeque | Peru | 20,000 (1998 SIL) |
kjz | Bumthangkha | Bhutan | 20,000 (2011 SIL) |
umm | Umon | Nigeria | 20,000 (1995) |
lmd | Lumun | Sudan | 15,000 (2014 SIL). Home area population 9,500 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 20,000 (2014 SIL) |
kka | Kakanda | Nigeria | 20,000 (1989 R. Blench) |
txq | Tii | Indonesia | 20,000 (2002 UKAW) |
twy | Tawoyan | Indonesia | 20,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
kcq | Kamo | Nigeria | 20,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
sdf | Sarli | Iraq | Fewer than 20,000 |
sdm | Semandang | Indonesia | 20,000 (2004 M. Connor) |
tss | Taiwan Sign Language | China–Taiwan | 20,000 (2004), decreasing |
cdy | Chadong | China | 20,000 (Li Jinfang 2006) |
cho | Choctaw | United States | 10,400 (2010 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 20,000 (Golla 2007). In Oklahoma |
bac | Badui | Indonesia | 20,000 (2000 census). 12,000 in Kenekes village area |
kje | Kisar | Indonesia | 20,000 (1995 SIL) |
kjd | Kiwai, Southern | Papua New Guinea | 9,700 (Wurm 1975). 3,800 in Coast, 1,000 in Daru, 4,500 in Island Kiwai, 400 in Doumori. Several sources estimate current population now in excess of 20,000 (2011 SIL) |
ppk | Uma | Indonesia | 20,000 (1990 M. Martens), increasing. 15,000 in the region, 5,000 outside (1990 SIL), 500 in Benggaulu |
dos | Dogosé | Burkina Faso | 20,000 (1991 O. Balagassina) |
kna | Dera | Nigeria | 20,000 (1973 SIL) |
kod | Kodi | Indonesia | 20,000 |
mky | Makian, East | Indonesia | 20,000. 18,000 or more in East Makian, 2,000 or more in Kayoa (1983 SIL) |
kug | Kupa | Nigeria | 20,000 (1998 R. Blench) |
ndz | Ndogo | South Sudan | 20,000 (2011 SIL). Few monolinguals |
jek | Jeri Kuo | Côte d’Ivoire | 1,500 (1990 R. Kastenholz). Ethnic population: 20,000 (1990 R. Kastenholz) |
eso | Estonian Sign Language | Estonia | 1,500 (Paales 2011). 4,500 users out of 1,600 deaf and 20,000 hearing impaired. 2,000 persons need regular help from interpreters (1998 U. Sutrop). 1,500 signers (2014 Estonian Deaf Association). 6,300 (2014 IMB) |
mnz | Moni | Indonesia | 20,000 (1991 SIL) |
yay | Agwagwune | Nigeria | 20,000 (1973 SIL) |
ags | Esimbi | Cameroon | 20,000 in Cameroon (1982 SIL), increasing |
fal | Fali, South | Cameroon | 20,000 (1982 SIL) |
xvi | Kamviri | Afghanistan | 18,000 in Afghanistan (2011), increasing. Population total all countries: 20,000. 3,600 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 18,000 |
hch | Huichol | Mexico | 17,800 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 20,000 |
hks | Hong Kong Sign Language | China–Hong Kong | 20,000 (2007) |
moa | Mwan | Côte d’Ivoire | 20,000 (2012 V. Vydrin) |
mct | Mengisa | Cameroon | 20,000 (1979 SIL), decreasing |
hla | Halia | Papua New Guinea | 20,000 (1994 SIL), increasing |
nhx | Nahuatl, Isthmus-Mecayapan | Mexico | 20,000 (1994 SIL) |
kqp | Kimré | Chad | 20,000 (2007 A. Oumounabidji) |
mfg | Mogofin | Guinea | 20,000 (2012 V. Vydrin) |
mma | Mama | Nigeria | 20,000 (1973 SIL) |
acz | Acheron | Sudan | 20,000 (2006 R. Norton). 9,830 speakers in home area (2006 R. Norton) |
ers | Ersu | China | 20,000 (Shearer and Sun Hong Kai 2002), decreasing. Eastern Ersu (Ersu) 13,000, Central Ersu (Duoxu) 10 or less, Western Ersu (Lizu) 4,000 |
zos | Zoque, Francisco León | Mexico | 20,000 (1990 census) |
nat | Cahungwarya | Nigeria | 20,000 (2003 SIL) |
yiu | Awu | China | 20,000 (2002) |
mio | Mixtec, Pinotepa Nacional | Mexico | 20,000 (1990 census). 2,200 monolinguals |
xmg | Mengaka | Cameroon | 20,000 (1993 SIL) |
enn | Engenni | Nigeria | 20,000 (1980 UBS) |
efe | Efe | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 20,000 (1991 SIL) |
mcr | Menya | Papua New Guinea | 20,000 (1998 SIL) |
mir | Mixe, Isthmus | Mexico | 20,000 (1990 SIL) |
klr | Khaling | Nepal | 14,500 in Nepal (2011 census), decreasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 20,000 |
nas | Naasioi | Papua New Guinea | 20,000 (2007 SIL) |
wsk | Waskia | Papua New Guinea | 20,000 (2007 SIL) |
kst | Winyé | Burkina Faso | 20,000 (1999 SIL). Most are monolingual |
zyp | Chin, Zyphe | Myanmar | 17,000 in Myanmar (1994). Population total all countries: 20,000 |
gis | Giziga, North | Cameroon | 20,000 (1982 SIL) |
gic | Gail | South Africa | No known L1 speakers. L2 users: 20,000 |
lbn | Lamet | Laos | 19,800 in Laos (2005 census). Population total all countries: 19,932 |
evh | Uvbie | Nigeria | 19,800 (2000) |
une | Uneme | Nigeria | 19,800 (2000) |
dhi | Dhimal | Nepal | 19,300 in Nepal (2011 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 19,750. Ethnic population: 19,500. L2 users: 410 in Nepal (1991 census) |
guu | Yanomamö | Venezuela | 15,700 in Venezuela (2000). Population total all countries: 19,700 |
dox | Bussa | Ethiopia | 19,700 (2007 census). 10,500 Mashola. 4,960 monolinguals. L2 users: 920 |
jic | Tol | Honduras | 350 (1997). Ethnic population: 19,600 (1990 Educación Comunitaria para la Salud-Honduras). 19,000 in Yoro Department |
cnb | Chin, Chinbon | Myanmar | 19,600 (1983 census) |
lbk | Bontok, Central | Philippines | 19,600 (2007 census) |
ndd | Nde-Nsele-Nta | Nigeria | 19,500 (1987). 12,000 Nde, 3,000 Nsele, 4,500 Nta |
tsp | Toussian, Northern | Burkina Faso | 19,500 (1995 SIL). 1,000 in Wenteene dialect, 18,500 in the other dialects |
gub | Guajajára | Brazil | 13,100 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 19,500 (2006 FUNASA) |
zaw | Zapotec, Mitla | Mexico | 19,500 (1983 SIL). 4,500 in Matatlán (1983 SIL). 190 monolinguals |
wib | Toussian, Southern | Burkina Faso | 19,500 in Burkina Faso (1995 SIL) |
khz | Keapara | Papua New Guinea | 19,400 (2000 D. Tryon) |
cje | Chru | Viet Nam | 19,300 in Viet Nam (2009 census) |
mzl | Mixe, Mazatlán | Mexico | 19,200 (2000) |
yrl | Nhengatu | Brazil | 10,300 in Brazil (2005 FOIRN). Population total all countries: 19,060. L2 users: Mostly a creole spoken by several ethnic groups as L2 in Upper Rio Negro region |
bhv | Bahau | Indonesia | 19,000 (2007 SIL) |
oso | Ososo | Nigeria | 19,000 (2000) |
lig | Ligbi | Ghana | 15,000 in Ghana (2003 GILLBT). Population total all countries: 19,000 |
dup | Duano | Indonesia | 15,000 in Indonesia (2006 SIL). Population total all countries: 15,600. Ethnic population: Total ethnic population all countries: 19,000 (2006 E. Seidlitz) |
hur | Halkomelem | Canada | 260 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 990 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Population total all countries: 285. Ethnic population: 19,000 (FPCC 2014) |
azo | Awing | Cameroon | 19,000 (2001 SIL) |
biu | Biete | India | 19,000 (IMA 1997) |
tsk | Tseku | China | 12,600 (2000). Population total all countries: 19,000 |
dmb | Dogon, Mombo | Mali | 19,000 (1998 SIL) |
moi | Mboi | Nigeria | 19,000 (1992) |
mek | Mekeo | Papua New Guinea | 19,000 (2003 SIL) |
kev | Kanikkaran | India | 19,000 (2007). Ethnic population: 19,000 |
ndy | Lutos | Central African Republic | 17,000 in Central African Republic (1996). Population total all countries: 18,980 |
pau | Palauan | Palau | 14,800 in Palau (2000). Population total all countries: 18,950 |
maa | Mazatec, San Jerónimo Tecóatl | Mexico | 18,900 (2000 INALI). 4,000 in state of Puebla. 3,780 monolinguals |
nge | Ngemba | Cameroon | 18,800 (2002 SIL) |
tlu | Tulehu | Indonesia | 18,800 (1987 SIL) |
bda | Bayot | Senegal | 16,100 in Senegal (2006). Population total all countries: 18,790 |
hra | Hrangkhol | India | 18,700 (2000), decreasing |
mks | Mixtec, Silacayoapan | Mexico | 18,700 in Mexico (2000). 1,500 monolinguals (1990 census) |
nhm | Nahuatl, Morelos | Mexico | 18,700 (2000 census). 300 monolinguals |
mjo | Malankuravan | India | 18,600 (2001 census). 260 in Kerala, 18,300 in Tamil Nadu |
age | Angal | Papua New Guinea | 18,600 (2000) |
xom | Komo | Sudan | 10,000 in Sudan (1979 W. James). Population total all countries: 18,530 |
kie | Kibet | Chad | 18,500 (Bender 1983) |
zay | Zaysete | Ethiopia | 18,500 (2007 census). 10,200 Zayse, 7,600 Zergulla. Speakers are shifting from Zergulla to Zayse (Dimmendaal 2007). 3,000 monolinguals |
ntr | Delo | Ghana | 10,900 in Ghana (2003), increasing. Population total all countries: 18,400 |
wmh | Waima’a | East Timor | 18,400 (2012 census) |
wum | Wumbvu | Gabon | 18,300 in Gabon (2000) |
rav | Sampang | Nepal | 18,300 (2011 census), decreasing. Phali dialect spoken by a few elderly speakers. 0 monolinguals |
hrk | Haruku | Indonesia | 18,200 (1989 SIL) |
mxj | Miju-Mishmi | India | 18,000 in India (2006 Arunachal Tourism). Population total all countries: 18,200 |
mfh | Matal | Cameroon | 18,000 (1982 SIL) |
agu | Awakateko | Guatemala | 18,000 (1998 SIL) |
kzr | Karang | Cameroon | 17,000 in Cameroon (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007). Population total all countries: 18,000. Very few monolinguals |
tsb | Tsamai | Ethiopia | 18,000 (2007 census). 5,300 monolinguals. L2 users: 1,200 |
mpx | Misima-Panaeati | Papua New Guinea | 18,000 (2002 SIL). 4,000 monolinguals |
kcf | Ukaan | Nigeria | 18,000 (1973 SIL) |
snc | Sinaugoro | Papua New Guinea | 18,000 (2000 census) |
mtn | Matagalpa | Nicaragua | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 18,000 (1981 MARC) |
lex | Luang | Indonesia | 18,000 (1995 SIL). 200 monolinguals |
kgk | Kaiwá | Brazil | 18,000 (2003 ISA) |
szb | Ngalum | Indonesia | 10,000 in Indonesia (1987 SIL). Population total all countries: 18,000 |
kiz | Kisi | Tanzania | 10,200 (2001). Ethnic population: 18,000 |
bdi | Burun | Sudan | 18,000 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
sab | Buglere | Panama | 18,000 (2012 SIL) |
odu | Odual | Nigeria | 18,000 (1989) |
ren | Rengao | Viet Nam | 18,000 (Bradley 2007) |
lut | Lushootseed | United States | 10 (Watanabe and Sasama 2007), decreasing. Population evenly divided between the northern and southern dialects. Ethnic population: 18,000 (Golla 2007). L2 users: Several L2 speakers, some quite fluent |
vaf | Vafsi | Iran | 18,000 (2003) |
dow | Doyayo | Cameroon | 18,000 (1985 Église Évangélique Lutherienne du Cameroun) |
jwi | Jwira-Pepesa | Ghana | 18,000 (2003 GILLBT) |
itt | Itneg, Maeng | Philippines | 18,000 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 18,000 |
rnw | Rungwa | Tanzania | 18,000 (1987) |
kvf | Kabalai | Chad | 17,900 (1993 census) |
alu | ’Are’are | Solomon Islands | 17,900 (1999 SIL), increasing. Few monolinguals |
krp | Korop | Nigeria | 10,200 in Nigeria (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007). Population total all countries: 17,640 |
kgn | Karingani | Iran | 17,600 (2000) |
hal | Halang | Viet Nam | 13,500 in Viet Nam (2000). Population total all countries: 17,500 |
gbg | Gbanziri | Central African Republic | 14,500 in Central African Republic (1996). Population total all countries: 17,500 |
maj | Mazatec, Jalapa de Díaz | Mexico | 17,500 (2000 INALI). 4,030 monolinguals |
hji | Haji | Indonesia | 17,500 (2000 census). Very few monolinguals |
vsi | Moldova Sign Language | Moldova | 17,500 total signing deaf in Moldova in all sign languages (2014 IMB) |
pbg | Paraujano | Venezuela | 20 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 17,400 (Crevels 2007) |
jrt | Jorto | Nigeria | 17,300 (2000) |
pcw | Pyapun | Nigeria | 17,300 (2000) |
ysy | Sanie | China | 8,000 (2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 17,200 (Bradley 2007) |
alp | Alune | Indonesia | 17,200 (2000) |
bwe | Karen, Bwe | Myanmar | 17,200 (1997 F. Bennett), decreasing. 0 monolinguals |
nhi | Nahuatl, Zacatlán-Ahuacatlán-Tepetzintla | Mexico | 17,100 (2007 SIL) |
msw | Mansoanka | Guinea-Bissau | 15,500 in Guinea-Bissau (2006). Population total all countries: 17,100 |
tlt | Teluti | Indonesia | 17,000 (1989 SIL) |
szg | Sengele | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 17,000 (2002) |
yzk | Zokhuo | China | 13,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 17,000 |
bwg | Barwe | Mozambique | 17,000 in Mozambique (2006) |
ghk | Karen, Geko | Myanmar | 17,000 (Manson 2010) |
sos | Seeku | Burkina Faso | 17,000. 5,000 in the northern dialect (4 villages), 12,000 in the southern (7 villages) |
dkx | Mazagway | Cameroon | 17,000 (1997) |
nhb | Beng | Côte d’Ivoire | 17,000 (1993 SIL) |
mxu | Mada | Cameroon | 17,000 (1982 SIL) |
tbm | Tagbu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 17,000 (2002) |
huh | Huilliche | Chile | 2,000 (1982 SIL). Ethnic population: 17,000. On the outer Island of Cholé |
bfj | Bafanji | Cameroon | 17,000 (2008 SIL) |
for | Fore | Papua New Guinea | 17,000 (1991 SIL) |
pgg | Pangwali | India | 17,000 (1997) |
llu | Lau | Solomon Islands | 16,900 (1999 SIL) |
mlk | Kiwilwana | Kenya | 16,800 (2009 census), increasing |
kvi | Kwang | Chad | 16,800 (1993 census). 10,000 or more Kwang, 2,000 Mobou, 250 Aloa |
muv | Muthuvan | India | 16,800 (2006 IMB) |
sie | Simaa | Zambia | 16,700 (2010 census). 1,980 Imilangu, 9,300 Koma, 2,870 Mwenyi, 2,530 Simaa |
npo | Naga, Pochuri | India | 16,700 (2001 census) |
ull | Ullatan | India | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 16,700 (2001 census) |
kvl | Kayaw | Myanmar | 16,600 (1983 census) |
ttg | Tutong | Brunei | 16,600 (2006 SIL) |
ayg | Ginyanga | Togo | 16,500 (Gblem-Poidi 2012). Ethnic population: 12,500 |
kcu | Kami | Tanzania | 16,400 (2000), decreasing |
gnh | Lere | Nigeria | Ethnic population: 16,300 (2000). Possibly few speakers left |
alf | Alege | Nigeria | 16,300 (2013 SIL) |
ape | Bukiyip | Papua New Guinea | 16,200 (2003 SIL) |
tpm | Tampulma | Ghana | 16,000 (2003) |
fll | Fali, North | Cameroon | 16,000 (1982 SIL) |
fuu | Furu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1984 census). Population total all countries: 16,000 |
htu | Hitu | Indonesia | 16,000 (1987 SIL) |
abz | Abui | Indonesia | 16,000 |
bga | Gwamhi-Wuri | Nigeria | 16,000 (2000) |
akg | Anakalangu | Indonesia | 16,000 |
ldp | Tso | Nigeria | 16,000 (1992 CAPRO) |
vmc | Mixtec, Juxtlahuaca | Mexico | 16,000 (1990 census). 5,500 monolinguals |
yog | Yogad | Philippines | 16,000 (1990 census) |
ter | Terêna | Brazil | 15,800 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 16,000 (2001) |
nuu | Ngbundu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 16,000 (1984 census) |
rug | Roviana | Solomon Islands | 9,870 (1999 SIL). L2 users: 16,000 (1987 UBS) |
ctp | Chatino, Western Highland | Mexico | 16,000 (2000 INALI). 6,000 monolinguals (1990 census) |
bvi | Belanda Viri | South Sudan | 16,000 (Welmers 1971) |
ghl | Ghulfan | Sudan | 16,000 (Stevenson 1984), decreasing. 0 monolinguals |
ncx | Nahuatl, Central Puebla | Mexico | 16,000 (1998 SIL). 1,430 monolinguals |
llx | Lauan | Fiji | 16,000 (Geraghty and Pawley 1981) |
had | Hatam | Indonesia | 16,000 (1993 TEAM) |
krs | Gbaya | South Sudan | 16,000 in South Sudan (2013 SIL). L2 users: 4,000 in South Sudan |
yec | Yeniche | Germany | 16,000 in Germany (2006) |
zsl | Zambian Sign Language | Zambia | 14,400 (2008 WFD). 14,400 deaf signers out of 16,000 total deaf (2008 World Federation of the Deaf) |
nlc | Nalca | Indonesia | 16,000 (2013 R. Doriot) |
naf | Nabak | Papua New Guinea | 16,000 (1994 SIL) |
ybl | Yukuben | Nigeria | 15,000 in Nigeria (1992). Population total all countries: 15,950 |
bgr | Chin, Bawm | India | 4,440 in India (2004). Population total all countries: 15,940 |
ckt | Chukchi | Russian Federation | 5,100 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 15,900 (2010 census) |
nhd | Guaraní, Ava | Paraguay | 2,060 in Paraguay (Crevels 2007), decreasing. Population total all countries: 15,900. Ethnic population: 6,920 (Crevels 2007) |
bsy | Bisaya, Sabah | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 15,800 (2000) |
tto | Ta’oih, Lower | Laos | 15,800 (2000) |
poq | Popoluca, Texistepec | Mexico | 100 (Adelaar 2007). Ethnic population: 15,800 (1990 census) |
ksz | Kodaku | India | 15,700 (1991 census) |
shb | Ninam | Brazil | 800 in Brazil (2010 C. Luz). About evenly divided between northern and southern dialects. 15,700 for all Yanomam groups in Brazil (2006 FUNASA). Population total all countries: 900. Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 1,200 ( C. Luz) |
dbg | Dogon, Dogul Dom | Mali | 15,700 (1998 J. Durieux) |
kul | Kulere | Nigeria | 15,600 (1990) |
pmt | Tuamotuan | French Polynesia | 4,000 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 15,600. In Tuamotu islands; many also on Tahiti |
kzt | Dusun, Tambunan | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 15,600 (2000) |
dhv | Drehu | New Caledonia | 13,000 (2009), increasing. 60% live in greater Nouméa. Population figure adapted from 2009 census figure of 15,586 includes many second language speakers |
hoo | Holoholo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 15,500 (2002) |
ril | Riang | Myanmar | 12,500 in Myanmar (2008). Population total all countries: 15,500 |
gsl | Gusilay | Senegal | 15,400 (2006) |
kia | Kim | Chad | 15,400 (1993 census) |
kyc | Kyaka | Papua New Guinea | 15,400 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
isu | Isu | Cameroon | 15,400 (1993 SIL), increasing |
mxd | Modang | Indonesia | 15,300 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
wiu | Wiru | Papua New Guinea | 15,300 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
tlp | Totonac, Filomena Mata-Coahuitlán | Mexico | 15,100 (2000) |
kyn | Binukidnon, Northern | Philippines | 15,100 (2000) |
phg | Phuong | Viet Nam | 15,100 (2000) |
gun | Guaraní, Mbyá | Brazil | 6,000 in Brazil (2008 CTI). Population total all countries: 15,050. Most children, women and elders are monolingual (Crevels 2007) |
ain | Ainu | Japan | 10 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 15,000 |
ymx | Muji, Northern | China | 9,000 (Pelkey 2011). Ethnic population: 15,000 |
bhy | Bhele | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 15,000 (1989) |
ylo | Naluo | China | 15,000 (Bradley 2007). Mostly in Yunnan, with about 2,000 in Pingjiang and Futian townships of Panzhihua (Bradley 2007) |
yli | Yali, Angguruk | Indonesia | 15,000 (1991 J. Wilson) |
agn | Agutaynen | Philippines | 15,000 (2007 SIL) |
zac | Zapotec, Ocotlán | Mexico | 15,000 (1993 SIL) |
krd | Kairui-Midiki | East Timor | 15,000 (2010 census) |
kpf | Komba | Papua New Guinea | 15,000 (2000 SIL) |
kmh | Kalam | Papua New Guinea | 15,000 (1991 SIL) |
uta | Otank | Nigeria | 15,000 (2006 SIL) |
amw | Western Neo-Aramaic | Syria | 15,000 (1996). 8,000 in Maaloula |
krx | Karon | Senegal | 9,000 in Senegal (2007), increasing. Population total all countries: 15,000. A few hundred elderly monolinguals |
kyb | Kalinga, Butbut | Philippines | 15,000 (2008), increasing. 1,000 monolinguals |
bdb | Basap | Indonesia | 15,000 (2007 SIL) |
kmq | Kwama | Ethiopia | 15,000 (1982 SIL) |
xkz | Kurtokha | Bhutan | 15,000 (2011 SIL) |
seg | Segeju | Tanzania | 7,000, decreasing. Ethnic population: 15,000 |
nyp | Nyang’i | Uganda | 20 (2011 SIL), decreasing. Ethnic population: 15,000 (2002 census) |
lss | Lasi | Pakistan | 15,000 (1998) |
mdk | Mangbutu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 15,000 (1991 SIL). 1,200 Andinai |
nfd | Ahwai | Nigeria | 15,000 (2006 M. Rueck, K. Hannelová, and Z. Yoder) |
mvm | Muya | China | 10,000 (Bradley 2007), decreasing. 2,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 15,000 (Bradley 2007) |
clj | Chin, Laitu | Myanmar | 15,000 (2007 SIL) |
rro | Waima | Papua New Guinea | 15,000 (2000 census) |
lhm | Lhomi | Nepal | 810 in Nepal (2011 census), increasing. Population total all countries: 3,130. Ethnic population: 15,000 |
nxa | Nauete | East Timor | 15,000 (2010 census) |
nsv | Nisu, Southwestern | China | 15,000 (2007), decreasing |
bte | Gamo-Ningi | Nigeria | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 15,000 (Crozier 1992) |
gdb | Gadaba, Pottangi Ollar | India | 15,000 (2002 M. Kurian). 4,000–7,000 in Koraput District, Pottangi block (1995) |
mqb | Mbuko | Cameroon | 15,000 (2008 SIL), increasing |
lfa | Lefa | Cameroon | 15,000 (2010 SIL) |
snl | Sangil | Philippines | 15,000 (1996 SIL) |
clt | Chin, Lautu | Myanmar | 15,000 (2005 SIL) |
cnw | Chin, Ngawn | Myanmar | 15,000 (1984) |
mwq | Chin, Müün | Myanmar | 15,000 (2011) |
prf | Paranan | Philippines | 15,000 (2009 J. Lobel) |
pfe | Peere | Cameroon | 15,000 in Cameroon (1993) |
loa | Loloda | Indonesia | 15,000 (1991 SIL). 2,000 Bakun |
nco | Sibe | Papua New Guinea | 6,000 (2011 SIL), increasing. 100 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 15,000. L2 users: Outsiders who intermarry with Sibe speakers |
gey | Enya | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 15,000 (2000) |
kak | Kallahan, Kayapa | Philippines | 15,000 (1991 UBS), increasing |
pys | Paraguayan Sign Language | Paraguay | 15,000 (2009 L. Parks), increasing |
gpa | Gupa-Abawa | Nigeria | 15,000 (1989). 10,000 or more Gupa, 5,000 Abawa |
cod | Cocama-Cocamilla | Peru | 250 in Peru (Crevels 2007). Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 15,000 (Crevels 2007) |
gou | Gavar | Cameroon | 15,000 (2010 SIL) |
quv | Sakapulteko | Guatemala | 15,000 (2006 M. Schwartz) |
mwl | Mirandese | Portugal | 15,000 (2000). 10,000 use it regularly, 5,000 when they return to the area. 2,000 Sendinese in Sendim Vila |
mbb | Manobo, Western Bukidnon | Philippines | 15,000 (2008 SIL). Ethnic population: 15,000 |
stg | Trieng | Viet Nam | 15,000 (2002) |
grd | Guruntum-Mbaaru | Nigeria | 15,000 (1993) |
bla | Blackfoot | Canada | 3,250 in Canada (2011 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 3,350. Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 15,000 |
lul | Olu’bo | South Sudan | 15,000 (1985 SIL) |
enw | Enwan | Nigeria | 15,000 (1998 B. Connell) |
ila | Ile Ape | Indonesia | 15,000 (2008 census) |
tby | Tabaru | Indonesia | 15,000 (1991 SIL) |
etb | Etebi | Nigeria | 15,000 (1989) |
heg | Helong | Indonesia | 14,000 (Grimes et al. 1997). Ethnic population: 15,000 |
bnm | Batanga | Equatorial Guinea | 9,000 in Equatorial Guinea (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001), decreasing. Population total all countries: 15,000. Very few monolinguals |
nlx | Nahali | India | 15,000 (2003) |
brl | Birwa | Botswana | 15,000 in Botswana (2004 R. Cook) |
bqx | Baangi | Nigeria | 15,000 (1996) |
hle | Hlersu | China | 15,000 (2007), decreasing |
sva | Svan | Georgia | 15,000 (2000 A. Kibrik). Ethnic population: 15,000 (2000 A. Kibrik) |
dry | Darai | Nepal | 11,700 (2011 census), decreasing. Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 14,900 |
syk | Sukur | Nigeria | 14,800 (1992) |
zpf | Zapotec, San Pedro Quiatoni | Mexico | 14,800 (2000) |
mej | Meyah | Indonesia | 14,800 (2000) |
skb | Saek | Laos | 3,730 in Laos (2005 census). Population total all countries: 14,730 |
kmm | Kom | India | 14,700 (2001 census) |
mbi | Manobo, Ilianen | Philippines | 14,600 (2000). Few monolinguals |
pid | Piaroa | Venezuela | 14,500 in Venezuela (2001 census). 2,200 urban; 12,300 rural. Population total all countries: 14,580. Ethnic population: 14,500 |
gnb | Gangte | India | 14,500 (2001 census) |
lls | Lithuanian Sign Language | Lithuania | 8,000 (2014 EUD). 14,500 (2014 IMB) |
ldm | Landoma | Guinea | 14,400 (Vanderaa 1991) |
plw | Palawano, Brooke’s Point | Philippines | 14,400 (2000) |
pug | Phuie | Burkina Faso | 14,300 (2000) |
arh | Arhuaco | Colombia | 8,000 (2009 P. Frank). 7,200 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 14,300 |
qxl | Quichua, Salasaca Highland | Ecuador | 14,300 (2000). 3,580 monolinguals. Children 0–5 and older adults |
duu | Drung | China | 14,000 in China (2000 census). 8,500 in Nu River dialect, 5,500 in Dulong River dialect. Total population all countries: 14,000. Population total all countries: 14,225. 13,300 monolinguals. L2 users: Other speakers living among them use Drung as L2 |
mop | Maya, Mopán | Belize | 9,200 in Belize (2006). Population total all countries: 14,200 |
mic | Micmac | Canada | 8,040 in Canada (2011 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 8,270. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 14,200 (1998 SIL). 1,500 are in mainland Nova Scotia, 4,000 on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, 800 on Prince Edward Island and Lennox Island, 4,550 on the east coast of New Brunswick, 3,150 on the Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, 200 in Newfoundland |
ehu | Ehueun | Nigeria | 14,200 (2000) |
dya | Dyan | Burkina Faso | 14,100 (Vanderaa 1991) |
gek | Ywom | Nigeria | 14,100 (2000) |
uku | Ukue | Nigeria | 14,100 (2000) |
swp | Suau | Papua New Guinea | 6,800 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). 680 monolinguals. L2 users: 14,000 |
mzq | Mori Atas | Indonesia | 14,000 (1988 D. Mead) |
env | Enwan | Nigeria | 14,000 (2006) |
kfd | Koraga, Korra | India | 14,000 (2007 census) |
bqh | Baima | China | 10,000 (Bradley 2007). Older adults and a few middle aged are monolingual. Ethnic population: 14,000 (Bradley 2007) |
mcs | Mambai | Cameroon | 12,000 in Cameroon (2011 E. Anonby). Population total all countries: 14,000 |
srg | Sulod | Philippines | 14,000 (1980 SIL) |
naw | Nawuri | Ghana | 14,000 (2003 GILLBT), increasing |
bid | Bidiyo | Chad | 14,000 (Jungraithmayr 1981) |
xmz | Mori Bawah | Indonesia | 14,000 (1988 D. Mead) |
kks | Giiwo | Nigeria | 14,000 (1998 SIL) |
iyo | Mesaka | Cameroon | 14,000 (1982 SIL) |
csv | Chin, Sumtu | Myanmar | 14,000 (2007 SIL) |
riu | Riung | Indonesia | 14,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
hme | Miao, Eastern Huishui | China | 14,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
uhn | Damal | Indonesia | 14,000 (Wurm 2000) |
cpy | Ashéninka, South Ucayali | Peru | 13,000 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 14,000 (2002 SIL) |
fuy | Fuyug | Papua New Guinea | 14,000 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 14,000 |
hmw | Miao, Western Mashan | China | 14,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
bgj | Bangolan | Cameroon | 14,000 (2008 census) |
cwa | Kabwa | Tanzania | 14,000 (2011 SIL) |
cbw | Kinabalian | Philippines | 14,000 (2009 J. Lobel) |
cag | Nivaclé | Paraguay | 13,700 in Paraguay (2007 R. Perik). Population total all countries: 13,920 |
lgr | Lengo | Solomon Islands | 13,800 (1999 SIL). 13,600 Lengo and 160 Ghaimuta |
kjm | Kháng | Viet Nam | 13,800 (2009 census) |
bnp | Bola | Papua New Guinea | 13,700 (2000 census). 2,250 Harua |
ong | Olo | Papua New Guinea | 13,700 (2003 SIL) |
too | Totonac, Xicotepec de Juárez | Mexico | 3,000 (2000 SIL). 500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 13,700 |
pwm | Molbog | Philippines | 6,680 in Philippines (1990 census). Population total all countries: 13,680. Ethnic population: 13,400. L2 users: Immigrants to Balabac Island |
gal | Galolen | East Timor | 13,000 in East Timor (2010 census). Population total all countries: 13,680 |
uha | Uhami | Nigeria | 13,600 (2000) |
yta | Talu | China | 13,600 (2007), decreasing |
bkw | Bekwel | Congo | 9,600 in Congo (2003). Population total all countries: 13,600 |
agh | Ngelima | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 13,600 (2000) |
sbz | Sara Kaba | Central African Republic | 13,600 (1996) |
ghs | Guhu-Samane | Papua New Guinea | 13,000 (2000 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 13,500 |
gbh | Gbe, Defi | Benin | 13,500 (2002 SIL) |
kxk | Zayein | Myanmar | 9,300 (1983 census). Population including Lahta [kvt] and Zayein: 13,500 (Manson 2010) |
unm | Unami | United States | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. 2000 census lists 310 who use it at home. Ethnic population: 13,500 (1997 J. Rementer). L2 users: A few L2 users with varying fluency |
esi | Inupiatun, North Alaskan | United States | All Inupiatun: 3,000 (includes [esk]) (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 6,420 (2000 census). May include Northwest Alaska Inupiatun [esk]. All Inupiatun: 13,500 (includes [esk]) (Golla 2007) |
wme | Wambule | Nepal | 13,500 (2011 census). A few elderly monolinguals |
idt | Idaté | East Timor | 13,500 (2010 census) |
vag | Vagla | Ghana | 13,500 (2003 GILLBT), increasing |
dnn | Dzùùngoo | Burkina Faso | 13,400 (1998 P. Solomiac). 4,020 monolinguals |
apj | Apache, Jicarilla | United States | 300 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 3,100 (Golla 2007). All Apache varieties: 13,270 (2000 census) |
kcm | Gula | Central African Republic | 13,000 in Central African Republic (1996). Population total all countries: 13,200 |
ncr | Ncane | Cameroon | 13,200 (2008 Misaje Council) |
kwd | Kwaio | Solomon Islands | 13,200 (1999 SIL) |
hhr | Kerak | Senegal | 13,200 (2006) |
stu | Samtao | Myanmar | 9,550 in Myanmar (2000). Population total all countries: 13,180 |
nne | Ngandyera | Angola | 13,100 (2000) |
kzg | Kikai | Japan | Ethnic population: 13,100 (2000). Those under 20 are mainly monolingual in Japanese (1989 T. Fukuda) |
ikv | Iku-Gora-Ankwa | Nigeria | 13,000 (2006) |
mvv | Tagal Murut | Malaysia | Population total all countries: 2,000. Ethnic population: 13,000 (2000 SIL) |
ymg | Yamongeri | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 13,000 (2002) |
neq | Mixe, North Central | Mexico | 13,000 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 13,000 (2002 SIL) |
nak | Nakanai | Papua New Guinea | 13,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
hnn | Hanunoo | Philippines | 13,000 (2000) |
ksc | Kalinga, Southern | Philippines | 13,000 (2000 SIL), increasing. 7,540 monolinguals. L2 users: Used by those intermarrying with local speakers and by outsiders living in the area |
ypa | Phala | China | 12,000 (Pelkey 2011). Ethnic population: 13,000 |
hba | Hamba | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 13,000 (2002) |
mcb | Machiguenga | Peru | 5,910 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 13,000 (Crevels 2007) |
yah | Yazgulyam | Tajikistan | 9,000 (2010). Ethnic population: 13,000 |
yul | Yulu | Central African Republic | 4,000 in Central African Republic (1996). Population total all countries: 13,000 |
ypg | Phola | China | 13,000 (Pelkey 2011). Ethnic population: 13,000 |
kwi | Awa-Cuaiquer | Colombia | 12,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008), decreasing. Population total all countries: 13,000. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 13,000 (Crevels 2007) |
soo | Songo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 13,000 (2002) |
oro | Orokolo | Papua New Guinea | 13,000 (1977 SIL) |
sld | Sissala | Burkina Faso | 13,000 (1991 SIL) |
jku | Labir | Nigeria | 500 (2008 E. Hannelova et al.), decreasing. Ethnic population: 13,000 |
deh | Dehwari | Pakistan | 13,000 (1998) |
tag | Tagoi | Sudan | 13,000 (1982 SIL) |
ldg | Lenyima | Nigeria | 13,000 (2006) |
fom | Foma | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 13,000 (2002) |
dok | Dondo | Indonesia | 13,000 (Himmelmann 2001) |
cra | Chara | Ethiopia | 13,000 (2007 census). 5,560 monolinguals. L2 users: 670 |
kht | Khamti | Myanmar | 8,000 in Myanmar (2000). Population total all countries: 13,000 |
kkq | Kaiku | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 13,000 (2002) |
teq | Temein | Sudan | 13,000 (2006). 6,000 in home area villages; 7,000 in other towns in Sudan |
ths | Thakali | Nepal | 5,240 (2011 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 13,000 (2001 census). L2 users: 1,060 (1991 census) |
doo | Dongo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,900 (2000) |
ngt | Ngeq | Laos | 12,900 (2005 census). 9,030 monolinguals |
nou | Ewage-Notu | Papua New Guinea | 12,900 (1988 SIL) |
cjs | Shor | Russian Federation | 2,840 (2010 census). 50 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 12,900 (2010 census) |
blh | Kuwaa | Liberia | 12,800 (Vanderaa 1991) |
sqs | Sri Lankan Sign Language | Sri Lanka | 12,800 deaf persons (Van Cleve 1986) |
nra | Ngom | Gabon | 8,240 in Gabon (2000). Population total all countries: 12,770 |
pbp | Badyara | Guinea | 6,300 in Guinea (1998 NTM). Population total all countries: 12,730 |
won | Wongo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,700 (2000) |
kmk | Kalinga, Limos | Philippines | 12,700 (2007 census), increasing. L2 users: Used by those intermarrying with local speakers and by outsiders living in the area |
nuf | Nusu | China | 12,000 in China (Bradley 2007). 2,000 Northern Nusu; 4,000 Southern; 6,000 Central. Population total all countries: 12,670. 1,000 monolinguals |
moj | Monzombo | Congo | 6,000 in Congo (Johnstone 1993). Population total all countries: 12,600 |
mjr | Malavedan | India | Ethnic population: 12,600 (2001 census). Total population unknown. 6,190 in Kerala, 6,410 in Tamil Nadu (2001 census) |
mlu | To’abaita | Solomon Islands | 12,600 (1999 SIL) |
ssn | Waata | Kenya | 12,600 (2009 census), increasing |
lih | Lihir | Papua New Guinea | 12,600 (2000 census), increasing |
yno | Yong | Thailand | 12,600 (2000) |
pcj | Parenga | India | Ethnic population: 12,600 (2001 census). In Odisha |
alo | Larike-Wakasihu | Indonesia | 12,600 (1987 SIL) |
ddo | Dido | Russian Federation | 11,700 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Ethnic population: 12,500 (2010 census) |
buk | Bugawac | Papua New Guinea | 12,000 (2011 W. Eckermann). 4,800 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 12,500 |
tlr | Talise | Solomon Islands | 12,500 (1999 SIL). 5,940 in Talise, 2,090 in Moli, 4,490 in Koo |
abm | Abanyom | Nigeria | 12,500 (1986) |
kmj | Kumarbhag Paharia | India | 12,500 (Bhaskararao 2006) |
wap | Wapishana | Guyana | 6,000 in Guyana (2000 J. Forte). Population total all countries: 12,500. Ethnic population: 6,900 (Crevels 2007) |
sxs | Sasaru | Nigeria | 12,500 (2000) |
aeu | Akeu | China | 10,000 in China (2004 E. Johnson). Population total all countries: 12,400 |
lky | Lokoya | South Sudan | 12,400. 0 monolinguals |
tvl | Tuvaluan | Tuvalu | 10,000 in Tuvalu (2015 S. Ager). Population total all countries: 12,380 |
kyg | Keyagana | Papua New Guinea | 12,300 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
mns | Mansi | Russian Federation | 940 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 12,300 (2010 census) |
xtn | Mixtec, Northern Tlaxiaco | Mexico | 12,300 (2000 INALI). 1,600 monolinguals |
amo | Amo | Nigeria | 12,300 (2000) |
sys | Sinyar | Chad | 12,300 (2000) |
yaq | Yaqui | Mexico | 11,800 in Mexico (2000 INALI). Population total all countries: 12,230 |
bzd | Bribri | Costa Rica | 11,000 (2002). Ethnic population: 12,200 (2000) |
kzs | Dusun, Sugut | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 12,200 (2000) |
gri | Ghari | Solomon Islands | 12,100 (1999 SIL). 7,110 Ghari, 950 Gae, 3,020 Ndi, 490 Nginia, 550 Tandai-Nggaria |
moc | Mocoví | Argentina | 3,000 (2011 E. Zugasti). A few elderly monolinguals. Ethnic population: 12,100 (2004 INDEC) |
knz | Kalamsé | Burkina Faso | 9,570 in Burkina Faso (1985 census). Population total all countries: 12,070 |
lcm | Tungag | Papua New Guinea | 12,000 (1990 SIL) |
qum | Sipakapense | Guatemala | 8,000 (2000 SIL), increasing. Ethnic population: 12,000 (2000 E. Kindberg) |
tdj | Tajio | Indonesia | 12,000 (Himmelmann 2001) |
ybk | Bokha | China | 10,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 12,000 |
noz | Nayi | Ethiopia | 7,190 (2007 census). 1,140 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 12,000 (Dimmendaal 2007). L2 users: 1,880 |
zsr | Zapotec, Southern Rincon | Mexico | 12,000 (1990 census) |
lmi | Lombi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,000 (1993 SIL) |
lbc | Lakkia | China | 9,000 (Bradley 2007). 4,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 12,000 (Bradley 2007) |
nii | Nii | Papua New Guinea | 12,000 (1991 SIL) |
nhr | Naro | Botswana | 8,000 in Botswana (2014 H. Visser). Population total all countries: 12,000. L2 users: Speakers of other Khoisan languages in Ghanzi District |
zpc | Zapotec, Choapan | Mexico | 12,000 (2007 SIL) |
yin | Yinchia | Myanmar | 12,000 (2008), decreasing |
mnx | Manikion | Indonesia | 12,000 (1987 SIL) |
tiq | Tiéfo | Burkina Faso | 1,000 (1995 SIL). Ethnic population: 12,000 (1995 SIL) |
vaa | Vaagri Booli | India | 9,300 (2007). Ethnic population: 12,000 (2007) |
plv | Palawano, Southwest | Philippines | 12,000 (2005 W. Davis) |
moz | Mukulu | Chad | 12,000 (1990 SIL) |
vmz | Mazatec, Mazatlán | Mexico | 12,000 (2000 INALI). 1,440 monolinguals |
mqs | Makian, West | Indonesia | 12,000 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977). 7,000 on Makian Island, 5,000 on Kayoa Islands |
syi | Seki | Gabon | 1,000 in Gabon (Idiata 2007). Population total all countries: 12,000 |
otx | Otomi, Texcatepec | Mexico | 12,000 (1990 census). 3,000 monolinguals. 25% of monolinguals are 5 to 9 years old |
zau | Zangskari | India | 12,000 (2000) |
szw | Sawai | Indonesia | 12,000 (2000 SIL), increasing. Few monolinguals |
ogu | Ogbronuagum | Nigeria | 12,000 (2000 E. Kari). Ethnic population: 12,000 (2000 E. Kari) |
rgu | Rikou | Indonesia | 12,000 (2011) |
yai | Yagnobi | Tajikistan | 12,000 (2004 SIL) |
mbz | Mixtec, Amoltepec | Mexico | 5,630 (2000 INALI). 500 monolinguals (2005 census). Ethnic population: 12,000 |
gha | Ghadamès | Libya | 10,000 in Libya (2006). Population total all countries: 12,000 |
cjo | Ashéninka Pajonal | Peru | 12,000 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 12,000 (2002 SIL) |
bqt | Bamukumbit | Cameroon | 12,000 (2008 SIL) |
cek | Chin, Eastern Khumi | Myanmar | 12,000 (2009 SIL) |
gix | Gilima | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,000 (1984 census) |
gox | Gobu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,000 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (1984 census) |
gld | Nanai | Russian Federation | 1,350 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 1,390. Ethnic population: 12,000 (2010 census) |
bbt | Mburku | Nigeria | 12,000 (2000) |
epi | Epie | Nigeria | 12,000 (1973 SIL) |
doa | Dom | Papua New Guinea | 12,000 (1994 NTM) |
cua | Cua | Viet Nam | 12,000 (Bradley 2007) |
biw | Kol | Cameroon | 12,000 (2007 B. Henson). 1,000 in Bikeng |
bfc | Bai, Panyi | China | 12,000 (2005) |
cpu | Ashéninka, Pichis | Peru | 12,000 (2001 SIL) |
dus | Dumi | Nepal | 7,640 (2011 census), decreasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 12,000 |
bec | Iceve-Maci | Cameroon | 7,000 in Cameroon (1990). Population total all countries: 12,000 |
cbt | Chayahuita | Peru | 7,870 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 12,000 (Crevels 2007) |
atq | Aralle-Tabulahan | Indonesia | 12,000 (1984 SIL) |
ibm | Agoi | Nigeria | 12,000 (Faraclas 1989) |
jow | Jowulu | Mali | 10,000 in Mali (2002 SIL), increasing. Population total all countries: 11,000. Ethnic population: 12,000 |
icr | Islander Creole English | Colombia | 12,000 (1981 SIL) |
abb | Bankon | Cameroon | 12,000 (2001 SIL) |
ity | Itneg, Moyadan | Philippines | 12,000 (2003 SIL) |
cae | Laalaa | Senegal | 12,000 (2007) |
kdp | Nikyob-Nindem | Nigeria | 12,000 (2008) |
lcl | Lisela | Indonesia | 11,900 (1989 SIL) |
chp | Dene | Canada | 11,900 (2011 census) |
nlg | Gela | Solomon Islands | 11,900 (1999 SIL) |
kpc | Curripaco | Colombia | 7,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Population total all countries: 11,880. Ethnic population: 7,060 (Crevels 2007) |
cte | Chinantec, Tepinapa | Mexico | 11,800 (2000 INALI). 1,500 monolinguals |
ani | Andi | Russian Federation | 5,800 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 11,800 (2010 census) |
jle | Ngile | Sudan | 11,700 (Stevenson 1984). Including Dagik [dec] speakers |
dec | Dagik | Sudan | 11,700 including Ngile [jle] speakers (Stevenson 1984) |
bhj | Bahing | Nepal | 11,700 (2011 census) |
wca | Yanomámi | Brazil | 6,000 (Moore 2006). 11,700 for all Yanomam groups in Brazil (2000 ISA). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 9,000 (1994 SIL) |
rmf | Romani, Kalo Finnish | Finland | 10,000 in Finland (2001 census). Population total all countries: 11,650 |
nmj | Ngombe | Central African Republic | 11,600 (2010 census) |
wbk | Waigali | Afghanistan | 11,500 (2011), increasing. 2,300 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 11,500 |
tnl | Lenakel | Vanuatu | 11,500 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
rwo | Rawa | Papua New Guinea | 11,500 (1998 SIL), increasing. 7,000 Rawa and 4,500 Karo |
apb | Sa’a | Solomon Islands | 11,500 (1999 SIL). 7,300 Sa’a, 3,300 Ulawa, and 920 Uki Ni Masi |
sjw | Shawnee | United States | 200 (2002 B. Pearson), decreasing. Ethnic population: 11,500 (Golla 2007). 2,000 members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe around Shawnee town (more than 100 speakers); 1,500 members of Eastern Shawnee Tribe in Ottawa County (a few elderly speakers). 8,000 members of the Loyal Shawnee in Cherokee region of Oklahoma around Whiteoak (fewer than 12 speakers) (Golla 2007) |
miy | Mixtec, Ayutla | Mexico | 11,500 (2000 INALI). 3,000 monolinguals |
kpk | Kpan | Nigeria | 11,400 (2000) |
bov | Tuwuli | Ghana | 11,400 (2003 GILLBT) |
akd | Ukpet-Ehom | Nigeria | 11,400 (2000) |
byp | Bumaji | Nigeria | 11,400 (2000) |
kcc | Lubila | Nigeria | 11,400 (2000) |
cfg | Como Karim | Nigeria | 11,400 (2000) |
dbi | Doka | Nigeria | 11,400 (2000) |
dbp | Duwai | Nigeria | 11,400 (2000) |
snw | Selee | Ghana | 11,300 (2003 GILLBT) |
bqj | Bandial | Senegal | 11,200 in Senegal (2006), increasing |
inj | Inga, Jungle | Colombia | 11,200 (2007 OCIP) |
kee | Keres, Eastern | United States | 6,680 (Golla 2007). Includes 500 Zia speakers, 390 Santa Ana, 2,340 San Felipe, 2,850 Santo Domingo, 600 Cochiti (Golla 2007). 2000 census lists 11,200 as Keres. Ethnic population: 8,100 (Golla 2007). Includes 1,200 Cochiti, 2,600 San Felipe, 650 Santa Ana, 2,850 Santo Domingo, 800 Zia |
bne | Bintauna | Indonesia | 11,200 (2000 census) |
kml | Kalinga, Tanudan | Philippines | 11,200 (1998 SIL), increasing. 1,120 monolinguals. L2 users: Used by those intermarrying with local speakers and by outsiders living in the area |
kjq | Keres, Western | United States | 3,990 (Ichihashi-Nakayama, Yumitani, and Yamamoto 2007). Includes 1,930 Acoma, 2,060 Laguna (Ichihashi-Nakayama, Yumitani, and Yamamoto 2007); 2000 census lists 11,200 as Keres. Ethnic population: 10,700 (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2007). Includes 3,860 Acoma, 6,870 Laguna |
car | Carib | Venezuela | 4,450 in Venezuela (2001 census). Population total all countries: 7,358. Ethnic population: 11,200 (Crevels 2007) |
oyb | Oy | Laos | 11,200 (Bradley 2007). 8,960 monolinguals |
anv | Denya | Cameroon | 11,200 (1982 SIL), increasing |
bve | Malay, Berau | Indonesia | 11,200 (2007 SIL) |
uba | Ubang | Nigeria | 11,100 (2013 SIL) |
auy | Awiyaana | Papua New Guinea | 11,100 (2000) |
ppl | Pipil | El Salvador | 20 (1987). Ethnic population: 11,100 (2005 census) |
clk | Idu-Mishmi | India | 11,000 in India (2001 census). Population total all countries: 11,080. 2,200 monolinguals |
osa | Osage | United States | 10 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 11,000 (Golla 2007). L2 users: Many semi-speakers and L2 speakers (Golla 2007) |
tim | Timbe | Papua New Guinea | 11,000 (1991 SIL). 660 monolinguals. Women and older men |
phh | Phula | Viet Nam | 5,000 in Viet Nam (Pelkey 2008). Population total all countries: 10,000. Ethnic population: 11,000 (2009 census) |
huv | Huave, San Mateo del Mar | Mexico | 11,000 (2005 census). 1,550 monolinguals |
bmu | Somba-Siawari | Papua New Guinea | 9,000 (2000 census). 5,500 Somba, 4,500 Siawari. 1,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 11,000 |
aoj | Mufian | Papua New Guinea | 11,000 (1998 SIL). 6,000 Filifita (1999 SIL) |
kuh | Kushi | Nigeria | 11,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
grr | Taznatit | Algeria | 11,000 in Algeria (2014 L. Souag) |
zmw | Mbo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 11,000 (1994 SIL) |
vem | Vemgo-Mabas | Nigeria | 10,000 in Nigeria (1993). Population total all countries: 11,000 |
mfj | Mefele | Cameroon | 11,000 (2002 SIL) |
vif | Vili | Congo | 7,310 in Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 11,000 |
mbw | Maring | Papua New Guinea | 11,000 (1998 SIL) |
bbe | Bangba | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 11,000 (1993 SIL) |
moe | Montagnais | Canada | 11,000 (2011 census) |
beu | Blagar | Indonesia | 11,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
hna | Mina | Cameroon | 11,000 (2000) |
bzz | Evant | Nigeria | 10,000 in Nigeria (1996 SIL). Population total all countries: 11,000 |
xem | Kembayan | Indonesia | 11,000 (2007 SIL) |
duc | Duna | Papua New Guinea | 11,000 (1991 SIL) |
lbt | Lachi | Viet Nam | 5,000 in Viet Nam (Bradley 2007). 3,990 women, in 1,450 households (Liang Min 1990), including Black Lachi 2,500 in 550 households, Long-Haired Lachi 4,500 in 900 households. 10,800 for all La Chi in Viet Nam (1999 census). Population total all countries: 5,200. Ethnic population: 7,860 (Bradley 2007) |
noa | Woun Meu | Colombia | 4,000 in Colombia (Aikhenvald 2007). Population total all countries: 10,800. Ethnic population: 7,970 (Crevels 2007) |
bbq | Bamali | Cameroon | 10,800 (2008 SIL) |
mrn | Cheke Holo | Solomon Islands | 10,800 (1999 SIL), increasing. 1,500 monolinguals |
tch | Turks and Caicos Creole English | Turks and Caicos Islands | 10,700 (1995), decreasing |
cnl | Chinantec, Lalana | Mexico | 10,700 (2000 INALI). 2,500 monolinguals |
dim | Dime | Ethiopia | 10,700 (2007 census), decreasing. L2 users: 530 |
fap | Palor | Senegal | 10,700 (2007), decreasing |
teh | Tehuelche | Argentina | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in the 1960s or 1970s (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 10,600 (2004 INDEC) |
stp | Tepehuan, Southeastern | Mexico | 10,600 (2005 census) |
ptn | Patani | Indonesia | 10,600 (2000) |
xty | Mixtec, Yoloxóchitl | Mexico | 10,600 (2000 INALI) |
fax | Fala | Spain | 10,500 (1994 T. Erickson). 5,500 in the language area; 5,000 outside, many of whom return each summer |
nlk | Yali, Ninia | Indonesia | 10,500 (1999 J. Wilson) |
khj | Kuturmi | Nigeria | 10,500 (2000) |
udl | Wuzlam | Cameroon | 10,500 (1982 SIL), increasing. Very few monolinguals |
bzh | Buang, Mapos | Papua New Guinea | 10,500 (2000). 3,150 monolinguals |
dru | Rukai | China–Taiwan | 10,500 (CIP-EY 2002). Some monolingual older adults. Ethnic population: 10,500 |
ojs | Ojibwa, Severn | Canada | 10,500 (2001 census) |
wls | Wallisian | Wallis and Futuna | 9,620 in Wallis and Futuna (2000). Population total all countries: 10,400 |
kni | Kanufi | Nigeria | 10,400 (2000) |
zor | Zoque, Rayón | Mexico | 2,100 (1990 census). 20 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 10,400 (1990 census) |
acd | Gikyode | Ghana | 10,400 (2003), increasing |
btf | Birgit | Chad | 10,400 (2000) |
huy | Hulaulá | Israel | 10,000 in Israel (1999 H. Mutzafi). Population total all countries: 10,350 |
oog | Ong | Laos | 10,300 (2000) |
rai | Ramoaaina | Papua New Guinea | 10,300 (2000 census), increasing |
bjw | Bakwé | Côte d’Ivoire | 10,300 (1993 SIL) |
glu | Gula | Chad | 10,300 (2000) |
smt | Simte | India | 10,200 (2001 census) |
scp | Helambu Sherpa | Nepal | 10,200 (2011 census). Very few monolinguals |
spr | Saparua | Indonesia | 10,200 (1989 SIL). 4,520 in Iha |
hik | Seit-Kaitetu | Indonesia | 10,200 (1987 SIL) |
fwe | Fwe | Namibia | 10,200 in Namibia (2006) |
ndw | Ndobo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,200 (2000) |
kyf | Kouya | Côte d’Ivoire | 10,100 (1993 SIL) |
ncb | Nicobarese, Central | India | 10,100 (2001 census). 5,310 on Katchal, 3,410 on Kamorta, 930 on Nancowry, 430 on Trinket |
myu | Mundurukú | Brazil | 7,500 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 10,100 (2002 FUNASA) |
cna | Changthang | India | 10,100 (2000) |
bot | Bongo | South Sudan | 10,100 (2000) |
amk | Ambai | Indonesia | 10,100 (2000) |
pez | Penan, Eastern | Malaysia | 10,000 in Malaysia (2011 SIL). Population total all countries: 10,055 |
wkb | Kumbaran | India | 10,000 (2004 NLCI) |
wnk | Wanukaka | Indonesia | 10,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
wdd | Wandji | Gabon | 10,000 (Idiata 2007) |
vin | Vinza | Tanzania | 10,000 (1987) |
vgr | Vaghri | Pakistan | 10,000 (1998) |
ghr | Ghera | Pakistan | 10,000 (1998) |
kyt | Kayagar | Indonesia | 10,000 (1993 WT), decreasing |
aot | Atong | India | 4,600 in India. Population total all countries: 10,000 |
xao | Khao | Viet Nam | 10,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
hca | Andaman Creole Hindi | India | 10,000 (Singh 1994) |
ano | Andoque | Colombia | 370 (2007 B. Pencue), decreasing. 10,000 in 1908 (Landaburu 1979). 50 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 520 (Crevels 2007) |
xta | Mixtec, Alcozauca | Mexico | 10,000 (1994 SIL). 4,000 monolinguals |
mom | Mangue | Nicaragua | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 10,000 (1981 MARC) |
mps | Dadibi | Papua New Guinea | 10,000 (1988 SIL). 1,000 monolinguals |
mvd | Mamboru | Indonesia | 10,000 (2007) |
kqz | Korana | South Africa | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 10,000 (1972 D. Barrett, M. Hronek, G. Mambo et al.) |
ncd | Nachering | Nepal | 10,000 (2011 census), decreasing |
gho | Ghomara | Morocco | 10,000 (2008 J. Hannouche) |
ayi | Leyigha | Nigeria | 10,000 (1989) |
uda | Uda | Nigeria | 10,000 (1988) |
nkv | Nyika | Malawi | 5,000 in Malawi (2007). Population total all countries: 10,000 |
sgi | Suga | Cameroon | 10,000 (1985) |
baw | Bambili-Bambui | Cameroon | 10,000 (Dieu and Renaud 1983), increasing |
nns | Ningye | Nigeria | 10,000 (2008 K. Hannelova et al.) |
nnn | Ngete | Chad | 10,000 (1991 UBS) |
nml | Ndemli | Cameroon | 10,000 (Ngoran 1999) |
ulb | Ulukwumi | Nigeria | 10,000 (Crozier and Blench 1992) |
kjy | Erave | Papua New Guinea | 10,000 (2000 census) |
neh | Nyenkha | Bhutan | 10,000 (2006 Royal Government of Bhutan) |
ndx | Nduga | Indonesia | 10,000 (1985 M. Owen) |
utr | Etulo | Nigeria | 10,000 (1988 R. Shain) |
ngw | Ngwaba | Nigeria | 10,000 (1993 CAPRO) |
usk | Usaghade | Cameroon | 10,000 in Cameroon (1990 B. Connell) |
njd | Ndonde Hamba | Tanzania | 10,000 (2002 PBT) |
nit | Kolami, Southeastern | India | 10,000 (1989 F. Blair). 1,500 speakers of Naiki (Van Driem 2007) |
hma | Miao, Southern Mashan | China | 10,000 (Wang Fushi and Mao Zhongwu 1995) |
mkg | Mak | China | 5,000 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 10,000 (2000 D. Bradley) |
zpo | Zapotec, Amatlán | Mexico | 10,000 (2000 SIL). 2,000 monolinguals |
job | Joba | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,000 (1989 SIL) |
loo | Lombo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,000 (Welmers 1971) |
aax | Mandobo Atas | Indonesia | 10,000 (2002 SIL) |
lur | Laura | Indonesia | 10,000 (Grimes et al. 1997) |
iyx | Yaka | Congo | 10,000 (1988) |
mbd | Manobo, Dibabawon | Philippines | 10,000 (1978 SIL) |
jaq | Yaqay | Indonesia | 10,000 (1987 SIL) |
lmk | Lamkang | India | 10,000 (1999 census) |
kbx | Ap Ma | Papua New Guinea | 10,000 (2010 PBT) |
kpw | Kobon | Papua New Guinea | 10,000 (2007 SIL), increasing. 4,000 monolinguals |
lev | Pantar, Western | Indonesia | 10,000. Ethnic population: 10,000 |
kps | Tehit | Indonesia | 10,000 (2000 R. Hesse). 500 monolinguals |
kci | Kamantan | Nigeria | 10,000 (Barrett 1982) |
ztx | Zapotec, Zaachila | Mexico | 550 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 10,000 (1990 census) |
lje | Rampi | Indonesia | 10,000 (2006). 2,300 in South Sulawesi, 5,700 in Central Sulawesi |
liz | Libinza | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,000 (1986 SIL) |
zoc | Zoque, Copainalá | Mexico | 10,000 (1990 census) |
ldj | Lemoro | Nigeria | 10,000 (1998 CAPRO) |
ygw | Yagwoia | Papua New Guinea | 10,000 (2005 R. Westerveld). 1,500 Iwalaqamalje, 1,500 Gwase, 7,000 Hiqwaye, Hiqwase, Yeqwangilje |
ibn | Ibino | Nigeria | 10,000 (Faraclas 1989) |
ymz | Muzi | China | 10,000 (2008) |
ibe | Akpes | Nigeria | 10,000 (Crozier and Blench 1992) |
ame | Yanesha’ | Peru | 9,830 (2000). Ethnic population: 10,000 (2000 W. Adelaar) |
nnz | Nda’nda’ | Cameroon | 10,000 (1990 SIL) |
mip | Mixtec, Apasco-Apoala | Mexico | 10,000 (1990 SIL). 1,000 monolinguals (1990) |
mih | Mixtec, Chayuco | Mexico | 10,000 (1990 SIL). 950 monolinguals |
ypn | Phowa, Ani | China | 10,000 (Pelkey 2011). Ethnic population: 10,000 |
ikx | Ik | Uganda | 7,500 (2011 SIL), increasing. Ethnic population: 10,000 |
iry | Iraya | Philippines | 10,000 (1991 OMF) |
mcq | Ese | Papua New Guinea | 10,000 (2000 SIL). 4,000 monolinguals |
mcm | Malaccan Creole Portuguese | Malaysia | 2,150 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 10,000 (Bradley 2007). L2 users: Also spoken as L2 by some Chinese shopkeepers in Hilir |
ino | Inoke-Yate | Papua New Guinea | 10,000 (1993 SIL) |
yva | Yawa | Indonesia | 10,000 (2011 SIL) |
mew | Maaka | Nigeria | 10,000 (1993) |
meq | Merey | Cameroon | 10,000 (1982 SIL) |
ldl | Kaan | Nigeria | 10,000 (1992) |
txa | Tombonuo | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 10,000 (2000 SIL). 3,000 Lingkabau |
csy | Chin, Siyin | Myanmar | 10,000 (1991 UBS) |
tbw | Tagbanwa | Philippines | 10,000 (2002 SIL). 500 monolinguals |
kth | Karanga | Chad | 10,000 (1999 SIL). 4,700 Karanga and 1,420 Bakha |
kvy | Yintale | Myanmar | 1,000 (2000 D. Bradley), decreasing. Wa Awng village is main village, with 100 households. Ethnic population: 10,000 (2000 D. Bradley) |
qvz | Quichua, Northern Pastaza | Ecuador | 8,000 in Ecuador (2007), decreasing. Population total all countries: 10,000. 300 monolinguals |
raa | Dungmali | Nepal | 6,260 (2011 census), decreasing. 150 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 10,000 |
qxt | Quechua, Santa Ana de Tusi Pasco | Peru | 10,000 (1993 SIL) |
qxa | Quechua, Chiquián Ancash | Peru | 10,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 4,000 monolinguals |
bma | Lame | Nigeria | 10,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
tex | Tennet | South Sudan | 10,000 (2009 SIL) |
kwj | Kwanga | Papua New Guinea | 10,000 (2001 SIL) |
plo | Popoluca, Oluta | Mexico | 120 (Adelaar 2007). Ethnic population: 10,000 (1990 census) |
deq | Dendi | Central African Republic | 10,000 (1996) |
deg | Degema | Nigeria | 10,000 (1999 SIL) |
thc | Tai Hang Tong | Viet Nam | 10,000 (2002) |
dbj | Ida’an | Malaysia | 10,000 (2013 SIL). Population includes 1,500 Begak |
bbn | Uneapa | Papua New Guinea | 10,000 (1998 SIL) |
tbk | Tagbanwa, Calamian | Philippines | 10,000 (2007 SIL), increasing. Ethnic population: 10,000 |
tal | Tal | Nigeria | 10,000 (1973 SIL) |
bvy | Baybayanon | Philippines | 10,000 (2009 J. Lobel) |
kvb | Kubu | Indonesia | 10,000 (1989) |
bvw | Boga | Nigeria | 10,000 (Blench and Zeitlyn 1990) |
sdb | Shabak | Iraq | 10,000 (Blau 1989) |
slf | Swiss-Italian Sign Language | Switzerland | 300 (Boyes Braem 2010). 10,000 deaf signers in all of Switzerland (2014 EUD) |
sgg | Swiss-German Sign Language | Switzerland | 5,500 in Switzerland (Boyes Braem 2010). 10,000 deaf signers in all of Switzerland (2014 EUD) |
byi | Buyu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,000 (2002) |
spt | Spiti Bhoti | India | 10,000 (2000) |
sqo | Sorkhei | Iran | 10,000 (2006 census) |
rop | Kriol | Australia | 4,200 (2006 census). L2 users: 10,000 (1991 SIL) |
bpx | Bareli, Palya | India | 10,000 (2000 V. Varkey) |
tac | Tarahumara, Western | Mexico | 10,000 (2000 INALI) |
ckq | Kajakse | Chad | 10,000 (Bender 1983) |
ssr | Swiss-French Sign Language | Switzerland | 1,700 (Boyes Braem 2010). 10,000 deaf signers in all of Switzerland (2014 EUD) |
ryn | Amami-Oshima, Northern | Japan | 10,000 (2004) |
ssq | So’a | Indonesia | 10,000 (1994) |
ple | Palu’e | Indonesia | 10,000 (Grimes et al. 1997) |
bkk | Brokskat | India | 10,000 (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001) |
ons | Ono | Papua New Guinea | 10,000 (2011 SIL), increasing. Population increase due to Bakesu Revival Church activity. L2 users: 1,000 (Voegelin 1977). Spoken by 1,000 Nomu [noh] and Sialum [slw] (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
oks | Oko-Eni-Osayen | Nigeria | 10,000 (Williamson 1989). 4,000 in Ogori, 3,000 in Magongo, 3,000 in Eni |
bep | Behoa | Indonesia | 10,000 (2007 SIL), increasing |
ksq | Kwaami | Nigeria | 10,000 (1990) |
kxf | Manumanaw | Myanmar | 10,000 (2000 D. Bradley). Ethnic population: 10,000 (2000 D. Bradley) |
otn | Otomi, Tenango | Mexico | 10,000 (1990 census). 2,200 monolinguals (1990) |
knp | Kwanja | Cameroon | 10,000 (2011 LBT) |
ksn | Kasiguranin | Philippines | 10,000 (1975 SIL) |
ogg | Ogbogolo | Nigeria | 10,000 (1995) |
nun | Anong | Myanmar | 400 in Myanmar (2000 D. Bradley), decreasing. Population total all countries: 450. Ethnic population: 10,000 (Bradley 2007) |
emb | Embaloh | Indonesia | 10,000 (1991 NTM) |
ttb | Gaa | Nigeria | 10,000 (1997 R. Boyd) |
nyr | Nyiha, Malawi | Malawi | 10,000 (2007) |
tsl | Ts’ün-Lao | Viet Nam | 10,000 (1993 D. Van) |
ofu | Efutop | Nigeria | 10,000 (1973 SIL) |
bcv | Shoo-Minda-Nye | Nigeria | 10,000 (1973 SIL) |
otr | Otoro | Sudan | 10,000 (2001) |
tli | Tlingit | United States | 500 in United States (Golla 2007), decreasing. Population total all countries: 502. Ethnic population: 10,000 (1995 M. Krauss) |
kwu | Kwakum | Cameroon | 10,000 (2002 SIL) |
phl | Palula | Pakistan | 10,000 (Liljegren 2008). Population of Ashret and Biori Valleys is almost completely monolingual (Liljegren 2008). L2 users: Used and understood by many other-tongue speakers in Badrugal and Kalkatak |
bis | Bislama | Vanuatu | 10,000 in Vanuatu (2011), increasing. Ethnic population: 95% Melanesian. L2 users: Widely used by European and Asian expat residents, NGO’s and development agencies |
dms | Dampelas | Indonesia | 2,000 (Wurm 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 10,000 (Wurm 2007) |
dgz | Daga | Papua New Guinea | 9,000 (2007 SIL), increasing. 4,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 10,000 |
bhs | Buwal | Cameroon | 10,000 (2004 SIL), increasing |
dgu | Degaru | India | 10,000 (2000) |
xte | Ketengban | Indonesia | 9,970 (2000) |
kxb | Krobu | Côte d’Ivoire | 9,920 (1993 SIL) |
kog | Kogi | Colombia | 9,910 (2004 DNP). Nearly all monolingual |
twm | Monpa, Tawang | India | 8,600 in India. Population total all countries: 9,900 |
lsl | Latvian Sign Language | Latvia | 2,000 (2014 EUD). 9,900 (2014 IMB) |
bqg | Bago-Kusuntu | Togo | 9,900 (Gblem-Poidi 2012) |
shs | Shuswap | Canada | 200 (FPCC 2014), increasing. 1,190 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 9,860 (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0 (Golla 2007) |
gyr | Guarayu | Bolivia | 5,930 (Adelaar 2004). Ethnic population: 9,860 (2006 PIB) |
dma | Duma | Gabon | 9,840 (2000) |
chx | Chantyal | Nepal | 4,280 (2011 census), decreasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 9,820 (2001 census) |
zmx | Bomitaba | Congo | 9,600 in Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 9,820 |
yan | Mayangna | Nicaragua | 8,000 in Nicaragua (Adelaar 2007). Population total all countries: 8,700. Ethnic population: 9,760 (2005 census) |
mxt | Mixtec, Jamiltepec | Mexico | 9,760 (2000 INALI). 1,300 monolinguals |
buh | Bunu, Younuo | China | 9,720 (McConnell 1995) |
rbk | Bontok, Northern | Philippines | 9,700 (2007 census) |
zun | Zuni | United States | 9,650 (2000 SIL), increasing. 2000 census lists 7,010 who use the language in the home. Few, if any, monolinguals (2000). Ethnic population: 9,650 |
xav | Xavánte | Brazil | 9,600 (Moore 2006). 7,000 monolinguals |
tja | Tajuasohn | Liberia | 9,600 (Vanderaa 1991) |
lbg | Laopang | Laos | 9,550 (2000) |
kvt | Lahta | Myanmar | 9,550 (2000) |
pcf | Paliyan | India | 9,520 (2001 census) |
gwt | Gawar-Bati | Afghanistan | 8,000 in Afghanistan. Population total all countries: 9,500 |
mkk | Byep | Cameroon | 9,500 (1988 SIL) |
bna | Bonerate | Indonesia | 9,500 (1987 SIL) |
ztu | Zapotec, Güilá | Mexico | 9,500 (1990 census). 2,300 monolinguals |
llp | Efate, North | Vanuatu | 9,500 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
jac | Jakalteko | Guatemala | 9,000 in Guatemala (1990 SIL). Population total all countries: 9,500 |
cbi | Chachi | Ecuador | 9,500 (2004) |
crn | Cora, El Nayar | Mexico | 9,480 in Mexico (2000 INALI) |
nye | Nyengo | Angola | 9,380 (2000) |
crx | Carrier | Canada | 680 (FPCC 2014). 1,380 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 9,350 (FPCC 2014) |
aws | Awyu, South | Indonesia | 9,340 (2002 SIL) |
hub | Huambisa | Peru | 9,330 (2000) |
cjp | Cabécar | Costa Rica | 8,840 (2000). 7,070 monolinguals. The only language in Costa Rica with monolingual speakers, mostly women (Adelaar 2007). Ethnic population: 9,310 (2000) |
ybi | Yamphu | Nepal | 9,210 (2011 census), decreasing |
ney | Neyo | Côte d’Ivoire | 9,200 (1993 SIL) |
nui | Kombe | Equatorial Guinea | 9,200 (2011 SIL). Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 9,200 |
nsh | Ngoshie | Cameroon | 9,200 (2001 SIL) |
mix | Mixtec, Mixtepec | Mexico | 9,170 in Mexico (2000 INALI). 2,500–3,000 located in Tlaxiaco (district head). 2,600 monolinguals (1990 census) |
mav | Sateré-Mawé | Brazil | 9,160 (2008 FUNASA) |
koe | Kacipo-Balesi | South Sudan | 5,000 in South Sudan (2010 SIL). Population total all countries: 9,120. Almost all monolingual |
woo | Manombai | Indonesia | 9,110 (2011 SIL) |
lsd | Lishana Deni | Israel | 7,500 (1999 H. Mutzafi). Ethnic population: 9,060 |
kos | Kosraean | Micronesia | 8,000 in Micronesia (Johnstone and Mandryk 2001). Population total all countries: 9,060 |
gea | Geruma | Nigeria | 9,030 (2000) |
sox | Swo | Cameroon | 9,000 (1992 SIL) |
gdi | Gundi | Central African Republic | 9,000 (1988 census) |
tsv | Tsogo | Gabon | 9,000 (Idiata 2007) |
iti | Itneg, Inlaod | Philippines | 9,000 (2003 SIL) |
zhb | Zhaba | China | 7,800 (Genxia Wengmu and Hu Shujin 2008), decreasing. Many young monolingual speakers in Zhaba and Zhamai districts. Ethnic population: 9,000 (Gong 2007) |
asc | Asmat, Casuarina Coast | Indonesia | 9,000 (1991 SIL). 5,200 in Matia and 3,400 in Sapan |
gmx | Magoma | Tanzania | 9,000 (2003 SIL) |
dir | Dirim | Nigeria | 9,000 (1992) |
wll | Wali | Sudan | 9,000 (2007 SIL). Many monolinguals |
whk | Kenyah, Wahau | Indonesia | 8,000 in Indonesia (2007 A. Soriente), decreasing. Population total all countries: 9,000. 0 monolinguals |
dgs | Dogoso | Burkina Faso | 9,000 in Burkina Faso (1999 SIL) |
upv | Uripiv-Wala-Rano-Atchin | Vanuatu | 9,000 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). 1,380 Atchin, 3,450 Uripiv-Wala-Rano |
rtm | Rotuman | Fiji | 9,000 (1991 UBS). 2,500 on Rotuma, 300 overseas (1990 J. Vamarasi) |
bfw | Bondo | India | 9,000 (2002 SIL). 5,570 Upper Bondo and 3,500 Lower Bondo. Few Lower Bondo are monolingual |
ahi | Aizi, Tiagbamrin | Côte d’Ivoire | 9,000 (1999 SIL) |
snb | Sebuyau | Malaysia | 9,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
aaa | Ghotuo | Nigeria | 9,000 (1994) |
pnc | Pannei | Indonesia | 9,000 (1983) |
khf | Khuen | Laos | 8,000 in Laos (1995 L. Chazee). Population total all countries: 9,000 |
yut | Yopno | Papua New Guinea | 9,000 (2010 SIL), increasing. 6,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 9,000 |
zkn | Kanan | Myanmar | 9,000 (2007 SIL). 0 monolinguals |
nqq | Naga, Kyan-Karyaw | Myanmar | 9,000 (2012 SIL) |
nhy | Nahuatl, Northern Oaxaca | Mexico | 9,000 (1990 census). 1,400 monolinguals |
cya | Chatino, Nopala | Mexico | 8,940 (2000 INALI). 2,300 monolinguals |
ded | Dedua | Papua New Guinea | 6,500 (2000 census), increasing. No monolinguals above age 20. Ethnic population: 8,910 |
sha | Shall-Zwall | Nigeria | 8,900 (2004) |
bkj | Pande | Central African Republic | 8,870 (2010 census) |
bab | Bainouk-Gunyuño | Guinea-Bissau | 8,860 (2006 World Factbook) |
tgb | Tobilung | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 8,850 (2007 A. Ripau) |
dot | Dass | Nigeria | 8,830. 1,130 Lukshi, 4,700 Durr-Baraza, 700 Wandi and Zumbul, 2,300 Dot (1971 census) |
wiv | Vitu | Papua New Guinea | 8,800 (1991 SIL) |
bvc | Baelelea | Solomon Islands | 8,800 (1999 SIL) |
hkk | Hunjara-Kaina Ke | Papua New Guinea | 8,770 (2000 census) |
bmj | Bote | Nepal | 8,770 (2011 census), decreasing. 0 monolinguals (2002 UNESCO). Ethnic population: 7,970 |
asl | Asilulu | Indonesia | 8,760 (1987 SIL). L2 users: Spoken as L2 in northwest Ambon, north and west Seram, Manipa, Boano, and Kelang islands |
blb | Bilua | Solomon Islands | 8,740 (1999 SIL). L2 users: Used as L2 |
nen | Nengone | New Caledonia | 8,720 (2009 census), increasing. 53% live in greater Nouméa |
okx | Okpe | Nigeria | 8,700 (2004) |
nnd | Ambae, West | Vanuatu | 8,700 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
tla | Tepehuan, Southwestern | Mexico | 8,700 (2005 census) |
cux | Cuicatec, Tepeuxila | Mexico | 8,680 (2000 INALI). 850 monolinguals |
aon | Arapesh, Bumbita | Papua New Guinea | 4,340 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 8,680 |
bhx | Bhalay | India | 8,670 (1981 census) |
knw | Kung-Ekoka | Namibia | 1,760 in Namibia (2000). Population total all countries: 8,660 |
dez | Dengese | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,600 (2000) |
mzi | Mazatec, Ixcatlán | Mexico | 8,590 (2000 INALI). 1,980 monolinguals |
uji | Tanjijili | Nigeria | 8,540 (2000) |
mgu | Mailu | Papua New Guinea | 8,500 (2000 census) |
mlw | Moloko | Cameroon | 8,500 (1992 SIL) |
com | Comanche | United States | 100 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,500 (Golla 2007) |
lcp | Lawa, Western | Thailand | 8,000 (Nahhas 2007). Ethnic population: 8,500. L2 users: Some who marry into the community learn to speak it |
mlr | Vame | Cameroon | 8,500 (1992 SIL). Few monolinguals |
mlz | Malaynon | Philippines | 8,500 (1973 SIL) |
cro | Crow | United States | 3,000 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,500 (Golla 2007) |
pyu | Puyuma | China–Taiwan | 8,490 (CIP-EY 2002). Ethnic population: 8,490 |
czn | Chatino, Zenzontepec | Mexico | 8,490 (2000 INALI). 2,000 monolinguals |
trj | Toram | Chad | 8,460 (2000) |
pog | Potiguára | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 8,450 (2002) |
ian | Iatmul | Papua New Guinea | 8,440 (2003 SIL) |
pls | Popoloca, San Marcos Tlacoyalco | Mexico | 8,440 (2000 INALI) |
stn | Owa | Solomon Islands | 8,410 (1999 SIL) |
kcv | Kete | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,400 (2002) |
kcw | Kabwari | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,400 (2002) |
bwl | Bwela | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,400 (2002) |
nlo | Ngul | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,400 (2002) |
ppp | Pelende | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,400 (2002) |
oml | Ombo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,400 (2002) |
zmf | Mfinu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,400 (2002) |
nyg | Nyindu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,400 (2002) |
lie | Likila | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,400 (2002) |
nfl | Äiwoo | Solomon Islands | 8,400 (1999 SIL), increasing |
bwt | Bafaw-Balong | Cameroon | 8,400 (1982 SIL) |
zms | Mbesa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,400 (2002) |
mee | Mengen | Papua New Guinea | 8,400 (1982 SIL) |
buy | Bullom So | Sierra Leone | 8,350 in Sierra Leone (2006) |
nbs | Namibian Sign Language | Namibia | 8,310 (2008 WFD) |
mib | Mixtec, Atatláhuca | Mexico | 8,300 (1995 census). 440 monolinguals |
eja | Jola-Felupe | Guinea-Bissau | 6,000 in Guinea-Bissau (2012 SIL). Population total all countries: 8,230 |
aog | Angoram | Papua New Guinea | 8,220 (2003 SIL) |
nnu | Dwang | Ghana | 8,200 (2003 GILLBT). 1,600 Bekye, 3,300 Kenyen, 3,300 Wiase |
cqu | Quechua, Chilean | Chile | 8,200 (2006) |
orh | Oroqen | China | 1,200 (Li Fengxiang and Whaley 2009). 30% of ethnic group (Salminen 2007). Only 12 fluent speakers in 1990, all over 65 yrs (Li Fengxiang and Whaley 2009). 800 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 8,200 (2000 census) |
kup | Kunimaipa | Papua New Guinea | 8,200 (2000 census) |
sgb | Ayta, Mag-antsi | Philippines | 8,200 (1992 SIL) |
wnc | Wantoat | Papua New Guinea | 8,200 (McElhanon 1978). 390 Bam (McElhanon 1978) and 490 Yagawak (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
lha | Laha | Viet Nam | 5,690 (1999 census). Ethnic population: 8,180 (2009 census) |
dee | Dewoin | Liberia | 8,100 (Vanderaa 1991) |
lor | Téén | Côte d’Ivoire | 6,100 in Côte d’Ivoire (1991). Population total all countries: 8,100 |
pcn | Piti | Nigeria | 8,100 (2013 SIL) |
pxm | Mixe, Quetzaltepec | Mexico | 8,090 (2000 INALI) |
mvo | Marovo | Solomon Islands | 8,090 (1999 SIL) |
pta | Pai Tavytera | Paraguay | 600 (Crevels 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,030 (Crevels 2007) |
loi | Loma | Côte d’Ivoire | 8,010 (2000) |
yak | Yakama | United States | 25 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,000 (1977 SIL) |
twq | Tasawaq | Niger | 8,000 (1998 SIL) |
mhb | Mahongwe | Gabon | 8,000 (Idiata 2007) |
txt | Citak | Indonesia | 8,000 (1985 M. Stringer) |
mxq | Mixe, Juquila | Mexico | 8,000 (2002 SIL) |
lmj | Lembata, West | Indonesia | 8,000 (2008 census) |
rnl | Ranglong | India | 8,000 (2003 BI) |
kqm | Khisa | Côte d’Ivoire | 5,000 in Côte d’Ivoire (Vanderaa 1991). Population total all countries: 8,000 |
inl | Indonesian Sign Language | Indonesia | 8,000 (2000) |
pqa | Pa’a | Nigeria | 8,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
mmu | Mmaala | Cameroon | 8,000 (2014 G. Boyd) |
lwl | Lawa, Eastern | Thailand | 7,000 (Nahhas 2007). Ethnic population: 8,000. L2 users: Some who marry into the community learn to speak it |
vig | Viemo | Burkina Faso | 8,000 (1995 SIL) |
weh | Weh | Cameroon | 8,000 (1993 SIL), increasing |
gau | Gadaba, Mudhili | India | 8,000 (2000 IICCC) |
slu | Selaru | Indonesia | 8,000 (2001 SIL) |
bxb | Belanda Bor | South Sudan | 8,000 (1983) |
opm | Oksapmin | Papua New Guinea | 8,000 (1991 SIL) |
bwn | Bunu, Wunai | China | 5,800 (Shearer and Sun Hong Kai 2002), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,000 (Bradley 2007) |
aut | Austral | French Polynesia | 3,000 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 8,000. L2 users: 2,000 |
awi | Aekyom | Papua New Guinea | 8,000 (1987 UBS) |
ify | Kallahan, Keley-i | Philippines | 8,000 (2000 SIL). Only children under 5 are monolingual |
dre | Dolpo | Nepal | 1,670 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 8,000 (2010 K. Kopp) |
kkx | Kohin | Indonesia | 8,000 (2003) |
gbz | Dari, Zoroastrian | Iran | 8,000 (1999) |
ojc | Ojibwa, Central | Canada | 8,000 (2007 SIL) |
avt | Au | Papua New Guinea | 8,000 (2000 census). 1,600 monolinguals |
gbj | Gadaba, Bodo | India | 8,000 (2000 IICCC) |
gaf | Gende | Papua New Guinea | 8,000 (1987 SIL) |
prn | Prasuni | Afghanistan | 8,000 (2011), increasing. 1,600 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 8,000 |
nbv | Ngamambo | Cameroon | 8,000 (2002 SIL) |
sak | Sake | Gabon | 8,000 (Idiata 2007) |
kcp | Kanga | Sudan | 8,000 (1989) |
bku | Buhid | Philippines | 8,000 (1991 OMF) |
gmm | Gbaya-Mbodomo | Cameroon | 8,000 (1992) |
pex | Petats | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (1975 SIL). L2 users: 8,000 (Voegelin 1977) |
kgf | Kube | Papua New Guinea | 7,500 (2000 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 8,000 |
zpe | Zapotec, Petapa | Mexico | 8,000 (1990 census). 220 monolinguals |
ypm | Phuma | China | 8,000 (Pelkey 2011), increasing. Ethnic population: 8,000 |
fer | Feroge | South Sudan | 8,000 (1982) |
ypz | Phuza | China | 6,000 (2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 8,000 |
chq | Chinantec, Quiotepec | Mexico | 8,000 (1998). 1,750 monolinguals |
lkh | Lakha | Bhutan | 8,000 (Van Driem 1993) |
ldo | Loo | Nigeria | 8,000 (Crozier and Blench 1992) |
kkf | Monpa, Kalaktang | India | 8,000 (2005) |
kmu | Kanite | Papua New Guinea | 8,000 (1991 SIL) |
plr | Sénoufo, Palaka | Côte d’Ivoire | 8,000 (1995 SIL) |
mtj | Moskona | Indonesia | 8,000 (1996 SIL) |
msy | Aruamu | Papua New Guinea | 8,000 (1990 UBS) |
ndl | Ndolo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 8,000 (1983 census) |
kpq | Korupun-Sela | Indonesia | 8,000 (1996 E. Young) |
kti | Muyu, North | Indonesia | 8,000 (2002 SIL) |
kgq | Kamoro | Indonesia | 8,000 (1987 SIL) |
kpy | Koryak | Russian Federation | 1,670 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 7,950 (2010 census) |
mva | Manam | Papua New Guinea | 7,950 (2003 SIL) |
akv | Akhvakh | Russian Federation | 210 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Ethnic population: 7,930 (2010 census) |
txn | Tarangan, West | Indonesia | 7,910 (2011 SIL), increasing. 0 monolinguals. L2 users: Used as L2 on Aru Islands, especially to the south |
dkr | Kuijau | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 7,910 (2000) |
xsy | Saisiyat | China–Taiwan | 4,750 (CIP-EY 2002). Tungho: more active use. Taai: a few speakers; nearly assimilated into Atayal [tay]. Ethnic population: 7,900 |
yae | Pumé | Venezuela | 7,900 (2001 census). 590 urban, 7,310 rural |
njy | Njyem | Cameroon | 4,400 in Cameroon (2005 SIL). Based on the actual population of the subdivision where the Njyem people are present, as of the official 2005 census (2014 C. Hamm). Population total all countries: 7,900. 3,750 monolinguals |
dlg | Dolgan | Russian Federation | 1,050 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 7,890 (2010 census) |
sbj | Surbakhal | Chad | 7,890 (2000) |
cpb | Ashéninka, Ucayali-Yurúa | Peru | 7,000 in Peru (2001 SIL). Population total all countries: 7,870 |
mjv | Mannan | India | 7,850 (2001 census). 7,760 in Kerala, 82 in Tamil Nadu |
mjc | Mixtec, San Juan Colorado | Mexico | 7,820 (2000 INALI). 1,890 monolinguals |
app | Apma | Vanuatu | 7,800 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
huu | Huitoto, Murui | Peru | 1,000 in Peru (1995 SIL), decreasing. 1,130 Huitoto in Peru (Crevels 2007). Population total all countries: 7,800. Very few monolinguals |
pnq | Pana | Burkina Faso | 5,000 in Burkina Faso (1998). Population total all countries: 7,800 |
niu | Niue | Niue | 2,030 in Niue (1998). Population total all countries: 7,767 |
ymr | Malasar | India | 7,760 (2001 census) |
bub | Bua | Chad | 7,710 (1993 census) |
alj | Alangan | Philippines | 7,690 (2000) |
nuk | Nuu-chah-nulth | Canada | 130 (FPCC 2014). 200 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 7,680 (FPCC 2014) |
dro | Melanau, Daro-Matu | Malaysia | 7,600 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). 4,800 Matu, 2,800 Daro |
ahl | Igo | Togo | 7,600 (Gblem-Poidi 2012). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 6,000 |
bob | Aweer | Kenya | 7,600 (2009 census), increasing. 1,600 monolinguals |
asj | Sari | Cameroon | 7,600 (2008 SIL) |
git | Gitxsan | Canada | 350 (FPCC 2014). 490 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 7,600 (FPCC 2014). L2 users: No fluent L2 speakers but many are familiar with the writing system and a few have achieved considerable literacy |
mtw | Binukidnon, Southern | Philippines | 7,570 (2000) |
nik | Nicobarese, Southern | India | 7,500 (2001 census). 350 on Little Nicobar Island, 7,570 total on Great Nicobar, about 400 of these are Shompen |
mqk | Manobo, Rajah Kabunsuwan | Philippines | 7,560 (2000) |
lgq | Logba | Ghana | 7,500 (2003) |
faz | Fars, Northwestern | Iran | 7,500 (2006) |
tpl | Me’phaa, Tlacoapa | Mexico | 7,500 (2005 INALI) |
tnp | Whitesands | Vanuatu | 7,500 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
spl | Selepet | Papua New Guinea | 7,000 (1988 SIL). Ethnic population: 7,500 |
rnp | Rongpo | India | 7,500 (2001 D. Bradley) |
weo | Wemale | Indonesia | 6,000 (2000 census). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 7,500 |
lti | Leti | Indonesia | 7,500 (1995 SIL) |
bbp | Banda, West Central | Central African Republic | 4,500 in Central African Republic (1996). 1,000 Wojo. Population total all countries: 7,500 |
saj | Sahu | Indonesia | 7,500 (Voorhoeve and Visser 1987). 3,500 in Tala’i, 4,000 in Pa’disua |
awu | Awyu, Central | Indonesia | 7,500 (2002 Sohn Myo-sook) |
jls | Jamaican Sign Language | Jamaica | 7,500 (2011 E. Parks) |
cuc | Chinantec, Usila | Mexico | 7,410 (2000 INALI). 2,200 monolinguals |
sor | Somrai | Chad | 7,410 (1993 census) |
kvv | Kola | Indonesia | 7,400 (2011 SIL) |
muz | Mursi | Ethiopia | 7,390 (2007 census). 3,160 monolinguals. L2 users: 34 |
yap | Yapese | Micronesia | 6,590 in Micronesia (1987 census). Population total all countries: 7,390 |
brd | Baram | Nepal | 160 (2011 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 7,380 (2001 census) |
gaq | Gata’ | India | 3,060 (1991 census). Ethnic population: 7,370 (2001 census). In Odisha |
hop | Hopi | United States | 6,780 (2010 census), decreasing. 40 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 7,350 (Golla 2007) |
xtm | Mixtec, Magdalena Peñasco | Mexico | 7,350 (2005 census). 1,170 monolinguals (2000 census) |
meh | Mixtec, Southwestern Tlaxiaco | Mexico | 7,340 (2000 census). 1,000 monolinguals |
nbb | Ndoe | Nigeria | 7,340 (2000) |
crj | Cree, Southern East | Canada | 7,310 (1997 MSSS) |
kwk | Kwakiutl | Canada | 170 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 500 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Population total all countries: 255. Ethnic population: 7,310 (FPCC 2014) |
kvu | Yinbaw | Myanmar | 7,300 (1983) |
csj | Chin, Songlai | Myanmar | 7,300 (2012 SIL) |
tbr | Tumtum | Sudan | 7,300. 6,000 in Karondi, 1,300 in Tumtum |
mqc | Mangole | Indonesia | 7,280 (2000) |
aau | Abau | Papua New Guinea | 7,270 (2000 census), increasing. 0 monolinguals |
pri | Paicî | New Caledonia | 7,250 (2009 census), increasing |
enl | Enlhet | Paraguay | 7,220 (2002 census) |
efa | Efai | Nigeria | 6,320 in Nigeria (2000). Population total all countries: 7,210 |
arv | Arbore | Ethiopia | 7,210 (2007 census). 3,900 monolinguals (1994 census). L2 users: 3,110 |
wos | Hanga Hundi | Papua New Guinea | 7,200 (2000 census) |
tmp | Tai Mène | Laos | 7,200 (1995 census) |
dwa | Diri | Nigeria | 7,200 (2000) |
bnj | Tawbuid, Eastern | Philippines | 7,190 (2000) |
sde | Surubu | Nigeria | 7,170 (2000) |
asf | Australian Sign Language | Australia | 7,150 (2006 census) |
kxj | Kulfa | Chad | 7,110 (1993 census). 4,000 Koulfa, 2,200 Kouroumi, 910 Bara (1993 census) |
txu | Kayapó | Brazil | 7,100 (Moore 2006). 19 communities in regular contact with outsiders; also 3–4 isolated Kayapó groups of 30–100 people (Crevels 2007). 3,950 monolinguals |
baa | Babatana | Solomon Islands | 7,070 (1999 SIL). L2 users: Some L2 users |
siy | Sivandi | Iran | 7,030 (2000) |
nyq | Nayini | Iran | 7,030 (2000) |
ntz | Natanzi | Iran | 7,030 (2000) |
gzi | Gazi | Iran | 7,030 (2000) |
soj | Soi | Iran | 7,030 (2000) |
bsg | Bashkardi | Iran | 7,030 (2000) |
tnb | Tunebo, Western | Colombia | 700 (1998). Ethnic population: All ethnic Tunebos: 7,010 (Crevels 2007) |
tbn | Tunebo, Barro Negro | Colombia | 300 (1981 SIL). Ethnic population: All ethnic Tunebos: 7,010 (Crevels 2007) |
tnd | Tunebo, Angosturas | Colombia | 50. Ethnic population: All ethnic Tunebos: 7,010 (Crevels 2007) |
tuf | Tunebo, Central | Colombia | 2,500 in Colombia (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: All ethnic Tunebos: 7,010 (Crevels 2007) |
cds | Chadian Sign Language | Chad | 2,800 (2008 WFD). 2,800 deaf signers out of 7,000 total deaf (2008 WFD) |
aab | Alumu-Tesu | Nigeria | 7,000 (Blench, Spriggs, and Connell 1999) |
acu | Achuar-Shiwiar | Peru | 3,000 in Peru. Population total all countries: 7,000. Majority are monolingual |
omw | Tairora, South | Papua New Guinea | 7,000 (2003 SIL) |
ugy | Uruguayan Sign Language | Uruguay | 7,000 (Belloso 2009) |
quk | Quechua, Chachapoyas | Peru | 7,000 (2003 SIL). 100 monolinguals (2003). Ethnic population: 7,000 |
kko | Karko | Sudan | 7,000 (2004 A. Farah) |
lzn | Naga, Leinong | Myanmar | 7,000 (2008 SIL) |
cns | Asmat, Central | Indonesia | 7,000 (Roesler 1972). Most are monolingual |
mlh | Mape | Papua New Guinea | 1,700 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 7,000 |
muk | Mugom | Nepal | 6,500 in Nepal (2006 SIL). Population total all countries: 7,000. 1,630 monolinguals (2002 UNESCO). Ethnic population: 6,500 |
kxi | Keningau Murut | Malaysia | 1,000 to 1,200 Dusun Murut (1985 SIL). Ethnic population: 7,000 (2000) |
asr | Asuri | India | 7,000 (Van Driem 2007) |
uvl | Lote | Papua New Guinea | 5,500 (2004 SIL). 700 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 7,000 |
cdf | Chiru | India | 7,000 (2000 A. Khorong) |
zpm | Zapotec, Mixtepec | Mexico | 7,000 (1991 SIL) |
nkq | Nkami | Ghana | 7,000 (2009 SIL) |
shh | Shoshoni | United States | 1,000 (Golla 2007). Also 1,000 speakers who are not fluent (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 7,000 (1977 SIL) |
gqi | Guiqiong | China | 6,000 (2000 Sun Hong Kai). 1,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 7,000 (2000 D. Bradley). About 1,000 ethnic Guiqiong reportedly understand Guiqiong, but do not speak it |
ybe | Yugur, West | China | 4,600 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 7,000 (Bradley 2007) |
mrz | Marind | Indonesia | 7,000 (1987 SIL) |
bhg | Binandere | Papua New Guinea | 7,000 (2007 SIL) |
byj | Bina | Nigeria | 7,000 (2000) |
bpz | Bilba | Indonesia | 7,000 (2002 UKAW). Ethnic population: 7,000 |
tih | Timugon Murut | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 7,000 (2000 SIL). 1,200–1,700 in Beaufort Murut (1982 SIL) |
kwb | Kwa | Nigeria | 7,000 (1992) |
gnw | Guaraní, Western Bolivian | Bolivia | 7,000 (2002 J. Russell) |
gfk | Patpatar | Papua New Guinea | 7,000 (1998 SIL) |
juh | Hõne | Nigeria | 7,000 (Storch 1999). Ethnic population: Much more than 7,000 (Storch 1999) |
ndu | Dugun | Cameroon | 7,000 (1997 L. Lode) |
qvy | Queyu | China | 7,000 (1995) |
lmf | Lembata, South | Indonesia | 7,000 (2008 census) |
qvl | Quechua, Cajatambo North Lima | Peru | 7,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 2,800 monolinguals |
wha | Manusela | Indonesia | 7,000 (1989 SIL) |
nhp | Nahuatl, Isthmus-Pajapan | Mexico | 7,000 (1990 census). 500 monolinguals |
ymi | Moji | China | 2,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 7,000 |
ttd | Tauade | Papua New Guinea | 7,000 (2000 census) |
mou | Mogum | Chad | 7,000 (1997 SIL) |
pbf | Popoloca, Coyotepec | Mexico | 500 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 7,000 |
akc | Mpur | Indonesia | 7,000 (1993 R. Doriot) |
row | Dela-Oenale | Indonesia | 7,000 (2002 UKAW) |
iar | Purari | Papua New Guinea | 7,000 (2011 SIL) |
sfe | Subanen, Eastern | Philippines | 7,000 (2011 SIL) |
nhq | Nahuatl, Huaxcaleca | Mexico | 7,000 (1990 census). 55 monolinguals |
apu | Apurinã | Brazil | 2,780 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 6,990 (2010 FUNASA) |
lgl | Wala | Solomon Islands | 6,980 (1999 SIL) |
gdd | Gedaged | Papua New Guinea | 6,950 (2003 SIL) |
nca | Iyo | Papua New Guinea | 6,900 (2003 SIL) |
iwo | Morop | Indonesia | 6,900 (2011 J. Elliot) |
tsi | Tsimshian | Canada | 110 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 1 speaker of Southern Tsimshian; the rest speak Coast Tsimshian (Golla 2007). Population total all countries: 180. Ethnic population: 6,880 (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 50 in Canada (2000) |
mef | Megam | Bangladesh | 6,870 (2000) |
twb | Tawbuid, Western | Philippines | 6,810 (2000) |
hag | Hanga | Ghana | 6,800 (2003 GILLBT), increasing. 4,100 in the traditional area, 2,700 elsewhere |
bhz | Bada | Indonesia | 6,800 (Martens 1989), increasing |
hto | Huitoto, Minica | Colombia | 6,800 (2002 A. Bríñez) |
kap | Bezhta | Russian Federation | 6,100 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 6,800 |
fla | Kalispel-Pend d’Oreille | United States | 64 (2005 T. Pete), decreasing. 58 in Salish and Pend d’Oreille; 4 in Kalispel (2000 census). Ethnic population: 6,800 (1997) |
xuu | Khwe | Namibia | 2,900 in Namibia (2010 LBT). Population total all countries: 6,790 |
bhu | Bhunjia | India | 6,790 (2000 USCWM) |
nes | Kinnauri, Bhoti | India | 6,790 (2000 USCWM) |
kvc | Kove | Papua New Guinea | 6,750 (1994 SIL) |
aia | Arosi | Solomon Islands | 6,750 (1999 SIL) |
far | Fataleka | Solomon Islands | 6,700 (1999 SIL) |
nof | Nomane | Papua New Guinea | 6,700 (2000 census). 3,140 Kewo-Meba, 2,290 Meine, 1,250 Siarha, and 20 Gomla (all men 35 and older) |
vau | Vanuma | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 6,700 (1993 SIL) |
pum | Puma | Nepal | 6,690 (2011 census), decreasing. L2 users: Adults use L2 as much as L1 (Toba, Toba, and Rai 2005) |
lil | Lillooet | Canada | 140 (FPCC 2014). 690 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 6,670 (FPCC 2014) |
ruy | Mala | Nigeria | 6,630 (2000) |
mqa | Maba | Indonesia | 6,620 (2000) |
siw | Siwai | Papua New Guinea | 6,600. 600 in Baitsi |
ych | Chesu | China | 3,300 (2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 6,600 (Bradley 2007) |
tuo | Tucano | Brazil | 4,600 in Brazil (Moore 2006). Population total all countries: 6,600 |
thu | Thuri | South Sudan | 6,600 (Tucker and Bryan 1956) |
byr | Yipma | Papua New Guinea | 6,600 (1990 census) |
pow | Popoloca, San Felipe Otlaltepec | Mexico | 3,000 (2000 SIL). 50 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 6,590 |
udi | Udi | Azerbaijan | 3,800 in Azerbaijan (2009 census). Population total all countries: 6,590 |
aib | Ainu | China | 6,570 (2000) |
mcw | Mawa | Chad | 6,560 (2000) |
hio | Tsoa | Botswana | 3,000 in Botswana (2006). Population total all countries: 6,540 |
mzp | Movima | Bolivia | 1,450 (Adelaar 2004). Ethnic population: 6,530 (Adelaar 2004) |
mch | Maquiritari | Venezuela | 5,520 in Venezuela (2001 census). Population total all countries: 5,950. Ethnic population: 6,520 |
ahp | Aizi, Aproumu | Côte d’Ivoire | 6,500 (1999 SIL) |
ndm | Ndam | Chad | 6,500 (1990 census) |
bwd | Bwaidoka | Papua New Guinea | 6,500 (2000 SIL). 3,250 monolinguals |
zpl | Zapotec, Lachixío | Mexico | 6,500 (1990 census). 3,250 monolinguals |
jmn | Naga, Makuri | Myanmar | 2,500 in Myanmar (2004). Population total all countries: 6,500 |
qws | Quechua, Sihuas Ancash | Peru | 6,500 (2002 SIL), decreasing. 3,000 monolinguals |
sjl | Miji | India | 6,500 (2001) |
not | Nomatsiguenga | Peru | 6,500 (2003 SIL). 5,500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: Ethnic population about the same as the L1 population (Crevels 2007) |
zao | Zapotec, Ozolotepec | Mexico | 6,500 (1990 census). People in San Marcial, San Gregorio, San Esteban, and Santo Domingo are monolingual |
lml | Hano | Vanuatu | 6,500 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
sll | Salt-Yui | Papua New Guinea | 6,500 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
lcq | Luhu | Indonesia | 6,500 (Collins 1983) |
psa | Awyu, Asue | Indonesia | 6,500 (2002 SIL) |
qux | Quechua, Yauyos | Peru | 6,500 (2003 SIL) |
nsn | Nehan | Papua New Guinea | 6,500 (2003 SIL), increasing |
url | Urali | India | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 6,440 (2001 census) |
nyb | Nyangbo | Ghana | 6,400 (2003) |
ekm | Elip | Cameroon | 6,400 (1982 SIL) |
pio | Piapoco | Colombia | 4,930 in Colombia (2007 Moyano). Population total all countries: 6,380. Ethnic population: 4,930 (2007) |
vmj | Mixtec, Ixtayutla | Mexico | 6,380 (2000 INALI). 3,800 monolinguals (2005 census) |
xoo | Xukurú | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 6,360 (1999) |
byx | Qaqet | Papua New Guinea | 6,350 (1988 SIL) |
kaf | Katso | China | 4,000 (Bradley 1997), decreasing. Most young people are semi-speakers, speaking Chinese instead (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 6,340 (Bradley 2007) |
kjo | Kinnauri, Pahari | India | 6,330 (1998 survey) |
bcf | Bamu | Papua New Guinea | 6,310 (2000 census). 960 Gama |
kkn | Kon Keu | China | 6,300 (2000) |
cso | Chinantec, Sochiapam | Mexico | 3,590 (2000 INALI). 730 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 6,300 |
hrc | Niwer Mil | Papua New Guinea | 6,300 (2000 census) |
kqb | Kovai | Papua New Guinea | 6,000 (2011 SIL). Ethnic population: 6,300 |
nux | Mehek | Papua New Guinea | 6,300 (1994 SIL) |
prb | Lua’ | Thailand | 6,280 (2000) |
urt | Urat | Papua New Guinea | 6,280 (2003 SIL), decreasing. 2,480 in Wasep Ngau, 2,060 in Wusyep Yihre, 1,210 in Wasep Yam, and 550 in Wusyep Tep |
sza | Semelai | Malaysia | 4,100 (Kruspe 2009). Ethnic population: 6,270 (2008 JHEOA) |
cub | Cubeo | Colombia | 6,100 in Colombia (Civallero 2008), increasing. Population total all countries: 6,260. 610 monolinguals |
see | Seneca | United States | 100 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 900 (2000 census). 6,240 (1997 W. Chafe). L2 users: Several L2 speakers (2000) |
ute | Ute-Southern Paiute | United States | 920 (Golla 2007). 3 Chemehuevi on Chemehuevi Reservation, 10 on Colorado River Reservation (Hinton 1994). 20 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 6,230 (Golla 2007). Ute: 4,800; Southern Paiute: 1,430 (Golla 2007). L2 users: Few if any L2 speakers |
krv | Kavet | Cambodia | 6,220 (2008 census) |
nac | Narak | Papua New Guinea | 6,220 (2000 census). 4,350 monolinguals |
cwt | Kuwaataay | Senegal | 6,210 (2006) |
nnm | Namia | Papua New Guinea | 6,000 (2007 SIL), increasing. 300 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 6,200 |
ntp | Tepehuan, Northern | Mexico | 6,200 (2005 census) |
ziz | Zizilivakan | Nigeria | 6,000 in Nigeria (2010 Z. Yoder et al.). Population total all countries: 6,200 |
mie | Mixtec, Ocotepec | Mexico | 6,170 (2000 INALI). 600 monolinguals |
ebk | Bontok, Eastern | Philippines | 6,170 (2007 census) |
ydg | Yidgha | Pakistan | 6,150 (2000) |
nxr | Ninggerum | Papua New Guinea | 5,150 in Papua New Guinea (2000 census). Population total all countries: 6,150. 2,060 monolinguals |
thp | Thompson | Canada | 130 (FPCC 2014). 340 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 6,140 (FPCC 2014) |
nar | Iguta | Nigeria | 6,120 (1990) |
tre | Tarangan, East | Indonesia | 6,110 (2011 SIL). Population counted in the 12 villages only |
npy | Napu | Indonesia | 6,100 (2000 R. Hanna), increasing |
kec | Keiga | Sudan | 6,070 (Stevenson 1984) |
oru | Ormuri | Pakistan | 6,000 in Pakistan (2004 R. Burki). Population total all countries: 6,050 |
tcs | Torres Strait Creole | Australia | 6,040 (2006 census) |
scb | Chut | Viet Nam | 1,050 in Viet Nam (Bradley 2007). 450 May, 95 Ruc, 500 Sach (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 1,250. Ethnic population: 6,020 (2009 census) |
yup | Yukpa | Colombia | 3,000 in Colombia (2009 W. Largo). Population total all countries: 6,020. 600 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 3,530 (Arango Ochoa 1998) |
phm | Phimbi | Mozambique | 6,000 |
gji | Geji | Nigeria | 6,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
gct | German, Colonia Tovar | Venezuela | 1,500 (2009 H. Collin). Ethnic population: 6,000 |
kzx | Kamarian | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007). Under 10 in 1987; now probably extinct (Wurm 2007). Ethnic population: 6,000 (1987 SIL) |
nau | Nauruan | Nauru | 6,000 (Bender and Rehg 1991), decreasing. L2 users: 1,000 |
kjt | Karen, Phrae Pwo | Thailand | 6,000 (Dawkins and Phillips 2009) |
xkr | Xakriabá | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 6,000 (Crevels 2007) |
yad | Yagua | Peru | 5,690 in Peru (2000). 2,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 6,000 |
zpd | Zapotec, Southeastern Ixtlán | Mexico | 6,000 (1992 SIL) |
cli | Chakali | Ghana | 6,000 (2003 GILLBT) |
bsj | Bangwinji | Nigeria | 6,000 (Crozier and Blench 1992) |
lem | Nomaande | Cameroon | 6,000 (1982 SIL), increasing |
gse | Ghanaian Sign Language | Ghana | 6,000 (2008 WFD). Over 6000 deaf signers (2008 WFD) |
pao | Paiute, Northern | United States | 700 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Plus 400 semispeakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 6,000 (1999 SIL) |
xmd | Mbudum | Cameroon | 6,000 (2001 SIL) |
put | Putoh | Indonesia | 6,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
zuh | Tokano | Papua New Guinea | 6,000 (1982 SIL) |
kgc | Kasseng | Laos | 1,200 (2000 D. Bradley). Ethnic population: 6,000 (2000) |
mrq | Marquesan, North | French Polynesia | 5,390 in French Polynesia (2007 census). Population total all countries: 6,000. Ethnic population: 5,400 |
dln | Darlong | India | 6,000 (1998 T. Darlong) |
mjh | Mwera | Tanzania | 6,000 (2004) |
tgc | Tigak | Papua New Guinea | 6,000 (1991 SIL) |
erk | Efate, South | Vanuatu | 6,000 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Population includes Eton [etn] |
tdr | Todrah | Viet Nam | 6,000 (Bradley 2007) |
myw | Muyuw | Papua New Guinea | 6,000 (1998). 1,000–1,200 Iwa. 3,000 monolinguals |
ael | Ambele | Cameroon | 2,600 (1987 census). Ethnic population: 6,000 (2001 SIL) |
mjs | Miship | Nigeria | 6,000 (1976 SIL) |
kdf | Mamusi | Papua New Guinea | 6,000 (1985 SIL) |
tdu | Dusun, Tempasuk | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 6,000 (Wurm 1981) |
adq | Adangbe | Ghana | 200 in Ghana (2006). Population total all countries: 4,200. Ethnic population: 6,000 (Gblem-Poidi 2012) |
rjg | Rajong | Indonesia | 6,000 (2010) |
yuy | Yugur, East | China | 4,000 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 6,000 (2000 D. Bradley) |
abh | Arabic, Tajiki Spoken | Tajikistan | 1,000 in Tajikistan. Population total all countries: 6,000 |
acy | Arabic, Cypriot Spoken | Cyprus | 1,300 (1995). Ethnic population: 6,000. 140 Maronites in Kormatiki, 80 to 100 in Limassol, the rest in the Maronite community in Nicosia |
tkz | Takua | Viet Nam | 6,000 (Bradley 2007) |
pma | Paama | Vanuatu | 6,000 (1996 SIL) |
tjo | Tamazight, Temacine | Algeria | 6,000 (1995) |
yon | Yongkom | Papua New Guinea | 6,000 (1999 SIL) |
dzn | Dzando | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 6,000 (1983 census) |
kio | Kiowa | United States | 400 (Golla 2007). 1,100 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 6,000 (Golla 2007) |
mig | Mixtec, San Miguel el Grande | Mexico | 6,000 (2005 census). 330 monolinguals |
yoy | Yoy | Thailand | 5,000 in Thailand (Diller 1990). Population total all countries: 6,000 |
llo | Khlor | Laos | 6,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
shg | Shua | Botswana | 6,000 (2004 R. Cook). 100 Danisi (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
mdv | Mixtec, Santa Lucía Monteverde | Mexico | 5,430 (2000 INALI). 480 monolinguals. Mostly in Agua del Toro and Ocotlán. Ethnic population: 6,000 (1995 census) |
jid | Bu | Nigeria | 6,000 (1999 R. Blench). 4,000 Bu and 2,000 Ninkada |
kll | Kalagan, Kagan | Philippines | 6,000 (1981 SIL) |
dbb | Deno | Nigeria | 6,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
bxp | Bebil | Cameroon | 6,000 (1991 SIL) |
woi | Kamang | Indonesia | 6,000 (2011 A. Schapper and M. Manimau) |
qxc | Quechua, Chincha | Peru | 6,000 (2000 SIL) |
sjb | Sajau Basap | Indonesia | 6,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
wrp | Waropen | Indonesia | 6,000 (1987 SIL) |
bxw | Bankagooma | Mali | 6,000 (2007). Ethnic population: 6,000 |
tbg | Tairora, North | Papua New Guinea | 6,000 (2003 SIL) |
viv | Iduna | Papua New Guinea | 6,000 (1984 SIL) |
soc | So | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 6,000 (Welmers 1971) |
smj | Saami, Lule | Sweden | 1,500 in Sweden (Krauss 1992). 1,000–2,000 speakers in Norway and Sweden (Salminen 2007). Population total all countries: 2,000. Ethnic population: 6,000 |
awo | Awak | Nigeria | 6,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
kuk | Kepo’ | Indonesia | 6,000 (2010) |
rao | Rao | Papua New Guinea | 6,000 (1992 UBS) |
vgt | Flemish Sign Language | Belgium | 5,000 (2014 EUD). 6,000 (2005 M. Vermeerbergen). 5,000 sign language users (2014 EUD) |
lwt | Lewotobi | Indonesia | 6,000 |
lyg | Lyngngam | India | 5,000 in India (Singh 1994). Population total all countries: 6,000 |
gdg | Ga’dang | Philippines | 6,000 (2002 SIL). Very few monolinguals |
mwt | Moken | Myanmar | 4,000 in Myanmar (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 6,000 |
skq | Sininkere | Burkina Faso | 6,000 (1999 SIL) |
moo | Monom | Viet Nam | 6,000 (Bradley 2007) |
pnp | Pancana | Indonesia | 6,000 (2005 D. Andersen) |
xka | Kalkoti | Pakistan | 6,000 (2006) |
gna | Kaansa | Burkina Faso | 6,000 (1990 S. Showalter) |
oub | Glio-Oubi | Liberia | 3,500 in Liberia (1991). Population total all countries: 6,000 |
kiw | Kiwai, Northeast | Papua New Guinea | 6,000 (2011 W. Foley) |
mxh | Mvuba | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,100 in Democratic Republic of the Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 5,970 |
xeu | Keoru-Ahia | Papua New Guinea | 5,970 (2000 census). Keoru: 5070, Ahia: 710, Pairi: 190 |
arp | Arapaho | United States | 1,000 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 5,940 (Golla 2007) |
vep | Veps | Russian Federation | 1,640 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 5,940 (2010 census) |
mrl | Mortlockese | Micronesia | 5,900 in Micronesia (1989 census). 1,690 Upper Mortlock, 1,760 Mid Mortlock, 2,460 Lower Mortlock, about 1,000 elsewhere. Population total all countries: 5,940 |
atj | Atikamekw | Canada | 5,920 (2011 census) |
crv | Chaura | India | 5,910 (2001 census) |
kty | Kango | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,900 (2002) |
bvd | Baeggu | Solomon Islands | 5,900 (1999 SIL) |
brr | Birao | Solomon Islands | 5,900 (1999 SIL) |
paz | Pankararú | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 5,880 |
mjp | Malapandaram | India | 5,850 (2001 census) |
enx | Enxet | Paraguay | 5,840 (2002 census) |
cas | Tsimané | Bolivia | 5,320 (Adelaar 2004). Ethnic population: 5,840 (2006 PIB) |
fkk | Kirya-Konzel | Nigeria | 5,800 (2011 SIL) |
tku | Totonac, Upper Necaxa | Mexico | 3,400 (2000 INEGI). 680 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,800 |
ane | Xârâcùù | New Caledonia | 5,730 (2009 census) |
tiu | Adasen | Philippines | 4,000 ( NTM). Ethnic population: 5,720 |
sim | Mende | Papua New Guinea | 5,700 (2003 SIL) |
amv | Ambelau | Indonesia | 5,700 (1989 SIL). Ethnic population: 5,700 |
ids | Idesa | Nigeria | 5,690 (2000) |
pbl | Mak | Nigeria | 5,690 (2000) |
kvo | Dobel | Indonesia | 5,680 (2011 SIL), increasing. L2 users: Chinese merchants and other outsiders who live in Dobel villages and residents of Lorang use it as L2 |
pmq | Pame, Northern | Mexico | 5,620 (2000) |
fab | Fa d’Ambu | Equatorial Guinea | 5,000 in Equatorial Guinea (2010 SIL). Population total all countries: 5,600. 0 monolinguals. L2 users: Few |
mtg | Una | Indonesia | 5,600 (2006 SIL), increasing |
ggb | Gbii | Liberia | 5,600 (Vanderaa 1991) |
aph | Athpariya | Nepal | 5,530 (2011 census), decreasing |
nda | Ndasa | Congo | 4,530 in Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 5,530 |
klk | Kono | Nigeria | 5,520 (2000) |
inn | Isinai | Philippines | 5,520 (1990 census) |
myl | Moma | Indonesia | 5,500 (Barr, Barr, and Salombe 1979) |
txx | Tatana | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 5,500 (1982 SIL) |
plz | Paluan | Malaysia | 5,500 (2000 SIL). 3,000 Paluan, 1,000 to 2,000 Pandewan |
bzo | Bozaba | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,500 (1983 census) |
ihp | Iha | Indonesia | 5,500 (1987 SIL) |
zas | Zapotec, Santo Domingo Albarradas | Mexico | 5,500 (1980 census) |
prq | Ashéninka Perené | Peru | 5,500 (2001 SIL) |
mil | Mixtec, Peñoles | Mexico | 5,500 in Mexico (2000 INALI). 1,000 monolinguals |
bsw | Baiso | Ethiopia | 5,480 (2007 census) |
mto | Mixe, Totontepec | Mexico | 5,470 (2000 INALI). 870 monolinguals |
era | Eravallan | India | 5,000 (2001). Ethnic population: 5,440 (2001 census). 3,890 in Kerala and 1,560 in Tamil Nadu |
mxa | Mixtec, Northwest Oaxaca | Mexico | 5,430 (2000 INALI). 1,000 monolinguals |
dov | Dombe | Zimbabwe | 5,430 (2006) |
ncg | Nisga’a | Canada | 860 (FPCC 2014). 1,380 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 5,430 (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 1,500 |
tcu | Tarahumara, Southeastern | Mexico | 5,410 (2000 INALI) |
vae | Vale | Central African Republic | 5,400 (1996) |
tlf | Telefol | Papua New Guinea | 5,400 (1994 SIL) |
bng | Benga | Equatorial Guinea | 3,900 in Equatorial Guinea (2011 S. Smith), decreasing. 400 on Corisco Island. Population total all countries: 5,400. 0 monolinguals |
mlo | Mlomp | Senegal | 5,400 (2006) |
pui | Puinave | Colombia | 2,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Population total all countries: 2,880. Ethnic population: 5,380 (Crevels 2007) |
aji | Ajië | New Caledonia | 5,360 (2009 census), increasing |
otz | Otomi, Ixtenco | Mexico | 460 (2000 INALI). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,360 (1990 census) |
ake | Akawaio | Guyana | 4,500 in Guyana (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 5,350. Ethnic population: 5,000 (Crevels 2007) |
ikp | Ikpeshi | Nigeria | 5,320 (2000) |
crl | Cree, Northern East | Canada | 5,310 (1997 MSSS) |
aey | Amele | Papua New Guinea | 5,300 (1987 SIL) |
myg | Manta | Cameroon | 5,300 (2001 SIL) |
jkp | Karen, Paku | Myanmar | 5,300 (1983 census) |
mnj | Munji | Afghanistan | 5,300 (2008 D. Beyer and S. Beck). Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,300 |
dil | Dilling | Sudan | 5,300 (Stevenson 1984), decreasing. 0 monolinguals |
rie | Rien | Laos | 5,280 (2000) |
mwx | Mediak | Tanzania | 5,270 (2000) |
mmg | Ambrym, North | Vanuatu | 5,250 (2001 SIL) |
aqd | Dogon, Ampari | Mali | 5,200 (1998 SIL) |
mea | Menka | Cameroon | 5,200 (2000 SIL) |
mgl | Maleu-Kilenge | Papua New Guinea | 5,200 (1983 census). 1,560 Kilenge |
oka | Okanagan | Canada | 190 in Canada (FPCC 2014), increasing. Except for 12 fluent speakers on Westbank Reserve, the other reserves each have at least 50 speakers of varying fluency, Vernon Reserve perhaps 100 (Golla 2007). 170 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Population total all countries: 590. Ethnic population: 5,180 (FPCC 2014). L2 users: Up to 2,000 L2 speakers in Canada and the United States (Golla 2007) |
agw | Kahua | Solomon Islands | 5,170 (1999 SIL) |
nie | Niellim | Chad | 5,160 (1993 census). 1,000 in Sarh City; 400 in Niou dialect |
vrs | Varisi | Solomon Islands | 5,160 (1999 SIL) |
mmn | Mamanwa | Philippines | 5,150 (1990 census) |
bwi | Baniwa | Brazil | Population total all countries: 610. Ethnic population: 5,150 (Crevels 2007) |
lbq | Wampar | Papua New Guinea | 5,150 (1990) |
nhk | Nahuatl, Isthmus-Cosoleacaque | Mexico | 5,140 (1990 census). 10 monolinguals |
laf | Lafofa | Sudan | 5,140 (Stevenson 1984) |
nal | Nalik | Papua New Guinea | 5,140 (1990 census) |
frs | Saxon, East Frisian Low | Germany | 2,000 (2003). Population total all countries: 5,120 |
xwg | Kwegu | Ethiopia | 5,110 (2007 census). L2 users: 51 |
swq | Sharwa | Cameroon | 5,100 (2000 SIL) |
tkn | Toku-No-Shima | Japan | 5,100 (2004) |
nue | Ngundu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,100 (2000) |
ruz | Ruma | Nigeria | 5,090 (2000) |
mxb | Mixtec, Tezoatlán | Mexico | 5,080 (2005 census). 670 monolinguals |
xsu | Sanumá | Venezuela | 4,610 in Venezuela (2000). 500 Yanoma. Population total all countries: 5,070 |
tna | Tacana | Bolivia | 1,820 (Adelaar 2004). Ethnic population: 5,060 (Adelaar 2004) |
btl | Bhatola | India | 5,050 (2000) |
bvq | Birri | Central African Republic | 200 (1996). Ethnic population: 5,000. No longer spoken in Sudan (1993) |
mzs | Macanese | China–Macao | 50 in China–Macao (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 5,000 (Bradley 2007) |
kls | Kalasha | Pakistan | 5,000 (Heegård Petersen 2006). 3,200 in Northern Kalasha area; unknown and decreasing number in Southern Kalasha area |
sgt | Brokpake | Bhutan | 5,000 (2006 census) |
gwg | Moo | Nigeria | 5,000 (1998) |
cji | Chamalal | Russian Federation | 500 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 5,000 (1990 A. Kibrik) |
ddd | Dongotono | South Sudan | 5,000 (2013 SIL) |
ruq | Romanian, Megleno | Greece | 3,000 in Greece (2002). Population total all countries: 5,000 |
bsi | Bassossi | Cameroon | 5,000 (2004 SIL) |
kzi | Kelabit | Malaysia | 4,000 in Malaysia (2011 SIL). Population total all countries: 4,640. Ethnic population: 5,000 |
sgx | Sierra Leone Sign Language | Sierra Leone | 200 (2008 WFD). Reportedly 200 deaf signers out of 3,000–5,000 total deaf (2008 WFD) |
sut | Subtiaba | Nicaragua | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 5,000 (1981 MARC) |
sok | Sokoro | Chad | 5,000 (1994 SIL) |
ckx | Caka | Cameroon | 5,000 (Dieu and Renaud 1983) |
hao | Hakö | Papua New Guinea | 5,000 (1982 SIL), increasing |
swu | Suwawa | Indonesia | 5,000 (2012 Y. Kitada) |
cky | Cakfem-Mushere | Nigeria | 5,000 (1990 SIL) |
cuv | Cuvok | Cameroon | 5,000 (Dieu and Renaud 1983), increasing |
poe | Popoloca, San Juan Atzingo | Mexico | 5,000 (1991 SIL). 500 monolinguals. Most women over 60 functionally monolingual |
skx | Seko Padang | Indonesia | 5,000 (1985 SIL). 2,300 in the Seko area |
bvj | Baan | Nigeria | 5,000 (1990) |
mot | Barí | Colombia | 3,500 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Population total all countries: 5,000 |
kmi | Kami | Nigeria | 5,000 (Crozier and Blench 1992) |
sqa | Shama-Sambuga | Nigeria | 5,000 (1995 S. and S. Dettweiler) |
gyg | Gbayi | Central African Republic | 5,000 (1996) |
myf | Bambassi | Ethiopia | 5,000 (1982 SIL) |
piy | Piya-Kwonci | Nigeria | 5,000 (1992) |
dae | Duupa | Cameroon | 5,000 (1991 UBS) |
doh | Dong | Nigeria | 5,000 (1998 R. Blench) |
wad | Wandamen | Indonesia | 5,000 (1993 R. Doriot) |
wav | Waka | Nigeria | 5,000 (1992) |
gaw | Nobonob | Papua New Guinea | 5,000 (2005 census), increasing |
vum | Vumbu | Gabon | 5,000 (Idiata 2007) |
crm | Cree, Moose | Canada | 3,000 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 5,000 (1982 SIL) |
dtr | Lotud | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 5,000 (1985 SIL) |
lwm | Laomian | China | 4,000 (Bradley 2007), decreasing. Less than 1,000 Laopin (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 5,000 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population does not include Laopin |
kow | Kugama | Nigeria | 5,000 (1995) |
duw | Dusun Witu | Indonesia | 5,000 (2003) |
wrd | Warduji | Afghanistan | 5,000 (1994) |
jmr | Kamara | Ghana | 3,000 (2003 GILLBT), increasing. Ethnic population: 5,000 (2003 GILLBT) |
mxp | Mixe, Tlahuitoltepec | Mexico | 5,000 (1991 SIL) |
wom | Wom | Nigeria | 5,000 (Blench 1989) |
wod | Wolani | Indonesia | 5,000 (1992 UBS) |
jje | Jejueo | South Korea | 5,000 in Korea, South (2014 W. O’Grady) |
weu | Chin, Rawngtu | Myanmar | 5,000 (2008) |
mli | Malimpung | Indonesia | 5,000 (1986 SIL) |
urk | Urak Lawoi’ | Thailand | 5,000 (2012 S. Pattemore) |
orr | Oruma | Nigeria | 5,000 (1995) |
isr | Israeli Sign Language | Israel | L2 users: 5,000 (Van Cleve 1986). Including some hearing persons |
nfa | Dhao | Indonesia | 5,000 (1997 A. Ranoh) |
raz | Rahambuu | Indonesia | 5,000 (Mead 1999) |
dnu | Danau | Myanmar | 1,000 (Robinne 2000). Ethnic population: 5,000 (Robinne 2000) |
reb | Rembong | Indonesia | 5,000 (2010 C. Grimes) |
dmx | Dema | Mozambique | 5,000 (2000 J. and M. Bister). Population displaced during Cabora Bassa Dam construction |
itm | Itu Mbon Uzo | Nigeria | 5,000 (1988) |
ngd | Ngando | Central African Republic | 5,000 (1996) |
omb | Ambae, East | Vanuatu | 5,000 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
kry | Kryts | Azerbaijan | 5,000 (Salminen 2007) |
lan | Laru | Nigeria | 5,000 (1995 R. Jones) |
mbv | Mbulungish | Guinea | 5,000 (1998 B. Willits) |
lak | Laka | Nigeria | 5,000 (1995) |
baf | Nubaca | Cameroon | 4,500 (2007 SIL). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,000 |
itw | Ito | Nigeria | 5,000 (1988) |
jnd | Jandavra | Pakistan | 5,000 (1998) |
wul | Silimo | Indonesia | 5,000 (1987 SIL). 2,500 monolinguals |
abp | Ayta, Abellen | Philippines | 3,000 (2008 SIL), decreasing. 45 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,000 |
kgw | Karon Dori | Indonesia | 5,000 (1987 SIL) |
leu | Kara | Papua New Guinea | 5,000 (1998 SIL) |
kdx | Kam | Nigeria | 5,000 (1993) |
acp | Acipa, Eastern | Nigeria | 5,000 (1993) |
lgn | Opuuo | Ethiopia | 5,000 in Ethiopia (2014). Most are monolingual |
adb | Adabe | East Timor | 5,000 (2010 census) |
zna | Zan Gula | Chad | 5,000 (2003 SIL) |
nkz | Nkari | Nigeria | 5,000 (1998 B. Connell) |
nll | Nihali | India | 2,000 (Parkin 1991). Ethnic population: 5,000 (1987) |
zts | Zapotec, Tilquiapan | Mexico | 5,000 (2007 SIL). 900 monolinguals |
zty | Zapotec, Yatee | Mexico | 5,000 (2004 SIL). 3,000 for Yatee and 2,000 for Lachirioag |
nli | Grangali | Afghanistan | 5,000 (1994) |
nmy | Namuyi | China | 5,000 (Bradley 2007). 200 monolinguals. Mainly older adults. Ethnic population: 5,000 (Bradley 2007) |
zpa | Zapotec, Lachiguiri | Mexico | 5,000 (1977 SIL) |
ldk | Leelau | Nigeria | 5,000 (Adelberger 1995) |
eze | Uzekwe | Nigeria | 5,000 (1973 SIL) |
zad | Zapotec, Cajonos | Mexico | 5,000 in Mexico (1993 SIL). Many monolinguals |
xug | Kunigami | Japan | 5,000 (2004) |
lmx | Laimbue | Cameroon | 5,000 (1994 SIL) |
eki | Eki | Nigeria | 5,000 (Crozier and Blench 1992) |
aoa | Angolar | São Tomé e Príncipe | 5,000 (1998 SIL) |
ebg | Ebughu | Nigeria | 5,000 (1988) |
xhv | Khua | Viet Nam | 3,000 in Viet Nam (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Population total all countries: 5,000 |
lop | Lopa | Nigeria | 5,000 (1996 R. Blench) |
yac | Yali, Pass Valley | Indonesia | 5,000 (1988 SIL) |
alq | Algonquin | Canada | 1,760 (2011 census), decreasing. 180 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,000 (1987 SIL). L2 users: Also used by a small number of people from related languages who have intermarried, and some priests, will speak Algonquin |
ctt | Chetti, Wayanad | India | 5,000 (2004) |
csm | Miwok, Central Sierra | United States | 12 (1994 L. Hinton). Eastern Central Sierra: 6, Western Central Sierra: 6. 50 Sierra Miwok (from 2000 census) may include Northern Sierra [nsq] and Southern Sierra [skd]. Ethnic population: 5,000 (2000 A. Yamamoto). Includes all Miwok |
emi | Mussau-Emira | Papua New Guinea | 5,000 (2003 SIL), increasing. Ethnic population: 5,000 (2000 SIL). Includes 3,500 in the traditional area |
ykt | Kathu | China | 5,000 (2007), decreasing |
ygs | Yolngu Sign Language | Australia | 5,000 (2012 D. Adone) |
ykn | Kua-nsi | China | 5,000 (2009 SIL) |
tra | Tirahi | Afghanistan | 100. Ethnic population: 5,000 |
aum | Asu | Nigeria | 5,000 (1998 R. Blench) |
tio | Teop | Papua New Guinea | 5,000 (1991 SIL). L2 users: Some who intermarry with Teop |
ide | Idere | Nigeria | 5,000 (1988) |
nea | Ngad’a, Eastern | Indonesia | 5,000 (1994) |
dme | Dugwor | Cameroon | 5,000 (2001 SIL) |
tnn | Tanna, North | Vanuatu | 5,000 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
mvh | Mulgi | Chad | 5,000 (2011 SIL) |
bgo | Baga Koga | Guinea | Ethnic population: 5,000 |
ibr | Ibuoro | Nigeria | 5,000 (1988) |
tmv | Tembo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,000 (1986 SIL) |
idc | Ajiya | Nigeria | 5,000 (Blench 2011) |
tms | Tima | Sudan | Ethnic population: 5,000 (Dimmendaal 2007) |
iki | Iko | Nigeria | 5,000 (1988) |
pbc | Patamona | Guyana | 4,700 in Guyana (Forte 1990). Ethnic population: 5,000 (2000 J. Forte) |
ctn | Chhintang | Nepal | 3,710 (2011 census), decreasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,000 |
hut | Humla | Nepal | 5,000 (2014 SIL). 36% of the Limi dialect are monolingual. Ethnic population: 5,000 (2014 SIL) |
tpg | Kula | Indonesia | 5,000 (Grimes et al. 1997) |
kyo | Klon | Indonesia | 5,000 (2008 L. Baird) |
blg | Balau | Malaysia | 5,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
ilv | Ilue | Nigeria | 5,000 (1988) |
pdo | Padoe | Indonesia | 5,000 (1991 P. Vuorinen) |
tdl | Sur | Nigeria | 5,000 (1998 R. Blench) |
dhs | Dhaiso | Tanzania | 5,000 (1999) |
gdu | Gudu | Nigeria | 5,000 (1993) |
mvu | Marfa | Chad | 5,000 (1999 SIL) |
huq | Tsat | China | 4,000 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 5,000 (2000 D. Bradley) |
dmg | Kinabatangan, Upper | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 5,000 (2000 SIL) |
dml | Dameli | Pakistan | 5,000 (Cacopardo and Cacopardo 2001), increasing |
bka | Kyak | Nigeria | 5,000 (Adelberger 1995) |
teu | Soo | Uganda | 50 (2012 SIL), decreasing. Ethnic population: 5,000 (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007) |
tgr | Tareng | Laos | 5,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
bxa | Tairaha | Solomon Islands | 4,980 (1999 SIL) |
kqv | Okolod | Indonesia | 3,390 in Indonesia (2000). Population total all countries: 4,970 |
idb | Indo-Portuguese | India | 4,940 in India (Cardoso 2006). Population total all countries: 4,970. Relatively few monolinguals, even in Korlai (Cardoso 2006) |
ttc | Tektiteko | Guatemala | 4,900 in Guatemala (2002). Population total all countries: 4,970 |
tlq | Tai Loi | Myanmar | 4,460 in Myanmar (2008). Population total all countries: 4,960 |
bgm | Baga Mboteni | Guinea | Ethnic population: 4,900 |
zca | Zapotec, Coatecas Altas | Mexico | 4,880 (2005 census). 100 monolinguals |
zwa | Zay | Ethiopia | 4,880 (1994 SIL), decreasing. Ethnic population: 4,880 |
jul | Jirel | Nepal | 4,830 (2011 census), decreasing |
ije | Biseni | Nigeria | 4,800 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
thi | Tai Long | Laos | 4,800 (2004) |
kah | Kara | Central African Republic | 4,800 (1996) |
sau | Saleman | Indonesia | 4,800 (1989 SIL) |
kpt | Karata | Russian Federation | 260 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 4,790 (2010 census) |
ttz | Tsum | Nepal | 4,790 (2000) |
sso | Sissano | Papua New Guinea | 300 (Wurm 2000). In 1990, 4,780 speakers were reported and language use was vigorous. The 1998 tsunami almost completely annihilated the population. Number of surviving speakers unlikely to exceed a few hundred (Wurm 2007) |
poo | Pomo, Central | United States | 2 (1997 M. Mithun). Several speakers in the Hopland area and at Manchester and Point Areana on the coast (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 4,770 (1997 M. Mithun) |
mdf | Moksha | Russian Federation | 2,030 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 4,770 (2010 census) |
pps | Popoloca, San Luís Temalacayuca | Mexico | 4,730 (1994 SIL) |
zpg | Zapotec, Guevea de Humboldt | Mexico | 4,720 (2000 INEGI) |
smn | Saami, Inari | Finland | 300 (2001 census). 4,700 all Saami in Finland (1995). Ethnic population: 700 (1995 M. Krauss) |
msj | Ma | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 4,700 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
kqh | Kisankasa | Tanzania | 4,670 (1987) |
pth | Pataxó Hã-Ha-Hãe | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 4,660 (1998). 2,790 Pataxó and 1,870 Pataxó Hã Hã Hãe (Crevels 2007) |
ztt | Zapotec, Tejalapan | Mexico | 120 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 4,660 |
raf | Mewahang, Western | Nepal | 4,650 all Mewahang (2011 census). Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 3,000 |
niv | Gilyak | Russian Federation | 200 (2010 census). A few hundred active users (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 4,650 (2010 census) |
emg | Mewahang, Eastern | Nepal | 4,650 all Mewahang (2011 census). Almost no monolinguals. Ethnic population: 3,000 |
mxn | Moi | Indonesia | 4,600 (1993 R. Doriot) |
lma | Limba, East | Guinea | 4,000 in Guinea (Johnstone 1993). 2,000 speakers of the Ke subdialect of Northern Limba (1991 J. Kaiser). Population total all countries: 4,600 |
and | Ansus | Indonesia | 4,600 (1987 SIL) |
hdn | Haida, Northern | Canada | 2 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 7 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Population total all countries: 17. Ethnic population: 4,550 (FPCC 2014) |
zia | Zia | Papua New Guinea | 4,500 (2000 SIL). 3,000 Zia (1991 SIL), 940 Mawae dialect. Ethnic population: 4,550 |
nkx | Nkoroo | Nigeria | 4,550 (1989 UBS) |
jeg | Jeng | Laos | 4,540 (Bradley 2007) |
tlv | Taliabu | Indonesia | 4,520 (2000). 500–1,500 in Mangei |
kym | Kpatili | Central African Republic | 4,500 (1996) |
nwi | Tanna, Southwest | Vanuatu | 4,500 (2011 SIL), increasing |
uar | Tairuma | Papua New Guinea | 4,500 (2004 SIL), increasing |
mna | Mbula | Papua New Guinea | 4,500 (2007 SIL), increasing. 450 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 4,500 |
ums | Pendau | Indonesia | 4,500 (Quick 2007) |
zoh | Zoque, Chimalapa | Mexico | 4,500 (1990 census). 15 monolinguals |
wbf | Wara | Burkina Faso | 4,500 (Johnstone 1993) |
bdo | Morom | Chad | 4,500 (2002 SIL) |
tew | Tewa | United States | 1,500 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 1,200 speakers in New Mexico, 300 in Arizona (Golla 2007). 18 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 4,500 (Golla 2007) |
nss | Nali | Papua New Guinea | 1,800 (1982 SIL). 200 Okro (2000 D. Tryon). Ethnic population: 4,500. In Okro |
fai | Faiwol | Papua New Guinea | 4,500 (1987 SIL) |
dza | Tunzuii | Nigeria | 2,500 (Blench 2003). Ethnic population: 4,500 |
duq | Dusun Malang | Indonesia | 4,500 (2003). 2,000 Bayan |
kvg | Kuni-Boazi | Papua New Guinea | 4,500 (2007 SIL), increasing. L2 users: Few use Kuni-Boazi as L2 (2007 SIL) |
npg | Naga, Ponyo-Gongwang | Myanmar | 4,500 (2008 SIL) |
bty | Bobot | Indonesia | 4,500 (1989 SIL) |
tix | Tiwa, Southern | United States | 1,600 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 1,500 Isleta, 100 Sandia speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 4,500 (Golla 2007). Including 4,000 Isleta and 500 Sandia (Golla 2007) |
vbb | Babar, Southeast | Indonesia | 4,460 (2007 SIL) |
trg | Lishán Didán | Israel | 4,230 in Israel (2001). Population total all countries: 4,450 |
baj | Barakai | Indonesia | 4,450 (2011 SIL) |
ghh | Ghale, Northern | Nepal | 4,440 (2006 SIL). 400 monolinguals |
amn | Amanab | Papua New Guinea | 4,420 (2003 SIL) |
irr | Ir | Laos | 4,420 (2000) |
hbn | Heiban | Sudan | 4,410 (Stevenson 1984) |
lbi | La’bi | Cameroon | No known L1 speakers (Samarin 1971). L2 users: 4,400 (2006) |
nbq | Nggem | Indonesia | 4,400 (2005) |
tcd | Tafi | Ghana | 4,400 (2003) |
mnv | Rennell-Bellona | Solomon Islands | 4,390 (1999 SIL) |
clc | Chilcotin | Canada | 860 (FPCC 2014). 760 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). 100 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 4,350 (FPCC 2014) |
bqr | Burusu | Indonesia | 4,350 (2007 SIL) |
sks | Maia | Papua New Guinea | 4,350 (2000 census). 3,720 in main dialect, 630 in southern dialect |
pbs | Pame, Central | Mexico | 4,350 (1990 census). There are monolingual Pame speaking children in about 30 villages |
hld | Halang Doan | Viet Nam | 2,000 in Viet Nam (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Population total all countries: 4,350 |
roo | Rotokas | Papua New Guinea | 4,320 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
ayo | Ayoreo | Paraguay | 2,600 in Paraguay (2009 Universidad Nacional de Asunción), increasing. Population total all countries: 4,300. 1,500 monolinguals |
nsg | Ngasa | Tanzania | 200 (1983), decreasing. Probably extinct (2012 SIL). Ethnic population: 4,290 (2000) |
ntu | Natügu | Solomon Islands | 4,280 (2007 census), increasing |
gyi | Gyele | Cameroon | 4,250 in Cameroon (2012 SIL). Population total all countries: 4,279 |
pbh | E’ñapa Woromaipu | Venezuela | 3,540 (2001 census). 2,480 monolinguals. Nearly all women monolingual; men fairly bilingual in Spanish [spa]. Ethnic population: 4,270 (2001 census) |
glr | Glaro-Twabo | Liberia | 4,270 in Liberia (2000) |
wmo | Wom | Papua New Guinea | 4,260 (2003 SIL) |
bwz | Bwisi | Congo | 3,020 in Congo (2000). Population total all countries: 4,250 |
tde | Dogon, Tiranige Diga | Mali | 4,200 (1998 SIL) |
rka | Kraol | Cambodia | 4,200 (2008 census). 4,200 monolinguals |
mxy | Mixtec, Southeastern Nochixtlán | Mexico | 4,200 (2000 INALI). 180 monolinguals |
mwz | Moingi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 4,200 (2002) |
ado | Abu | Papua New Guinea | 4,200 (2000 census). 820 Sabu, 3,380 Abu |
beo | Beami | Papua New Guinea | 4,200 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
ztl | Zapotec, Lapaguía-Guivini | Mexico | 4,200 (1983 SIL) |
smx | Samba | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 4,200 (2002) |
nbd | Ngbinda | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 4,200 (2002) |
ato | Atong | Cameroon | 4,200 (2000 SIL) |
lid | Nyindrou | Papua New Guinea | 4,200 (1998 SIL). Few monolinguals |
bkt | Boloki | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 4,200 |
bny | Bintulu | Malaysia | 4,200 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
bxf | Minigir | Papua New Guinea | 4,180 (2012 SIL) |
wer | Weri | Papua New Guinea | 4,160 (McElhanon 1978) |
kys | Kayan, Baram | Malaysia | 4,150 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
tdy | Tadyawan | Philippines | 4,150 (2000) |
mln | Malango | Solomon Islands | 4,140 (1999 SIL) |
jih | sTodsde | China | 4,100 (2004) |
zpz | Zapotec, Texmelucan | Mexico | 4,100 (1992 SIL) |
smu | Somray | Cambodia | 4,100 (2005 J. Ironside) |
bva | Barein | Chad | 4,100 (1993 census) |
ciy | Chaima | Venezuela | 63 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 4,090 |
iai | Iaai | New Caledonia | 4,080 (2009 census). 57% live in greater Nouméa |
squ | Squamish | Canada | 7 (FPCC 2014). 34 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 4,080 (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0 (2000) |
noq | Ngongo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 4,080 (2000) |
trs | Triqui, Chicahuaxtla | Mexico | 4,060 (Adelaar 2007) |
bgt | Bughotu | Solomon Islands | 4,050 (1999 SIL) |
mha | Manda | India | 4,040 (2000) |
kbh | Camsá | Colombia | 4,000 (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 4,020 (Crevels 2007) |
mox | Molima | Papua New Guinea | 4,010 (2000 census), increasing |
rji | Raji | Nepal | 3,760 (2011 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 4,000 |
cpc | Ajyíninka Apurucayali | Peru | 4,000 (2000 SIL) |
coa | Malay, Cocos Islands | Malaysia | Population total all countries: 1,000. Ethnic population: 4,000 (2000 SIL) |
ror | Rongga | Indonesia | 4,000 (2005 W. Arka) |
pwa | Pawaia | Papua New Guinea | 4,000 (1991 SIL) |
qwa | Quechua, Corongo Ancash | Peru | 4,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. 1,700 monolinguals (2000 SIL) |
bei | Bakati’ | Indonesia | 4,000 (1986 UBS) |
wah | Watubela | Indonesia | 4,000 (1990 SIL) |
lvu | Levuka | Indonesia | 4,000 (2008 census) |
lwe | Lewo Eleng | Indonesia | 4,000 (2008 census) |
wam | Wampanoag | United States | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 4,000 (2006) |
jkm | Karen, Mobwa | Myanmar | 4,000 (2010 SIL). Also live mixed with Bwe Karen [bwe] and Paku Karen [jkp] in some villages |
wtw | Wotu | Indonesia | 500 (2009 Masruddin and Wahibah), decreasing. Ethnic population: 4,000 (2009) |
wrs | Waris | Papua New Guinea | 2,500 in Papua New Guinea, increasing. Population total all countries: 4,000 |
kol | Kol | Papua New Guinea | 4,000 (1991 SIL) |
jas | Javanese, New Caledonian | New Caledonia | Ethnic population: 4,000 |
twe | Teiwa | Indonesia | 4,000 (Klamer and Klamer 2010) |
tvw | Sedoa | Indonesia | 900 (2009 S. Shore). 900 in Sedoa village; 3,000 ethnic Sedoa also live outside the area, but most do not speak Sedoa. Ethnic population: 4,000 |
bbr | Girawa | Papua New Guinea | 4,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
mci | Mesem | Papua New Guinea | 4,000 (1997 census) |
tyn | Kombai | Indonesia | 4,000 (1991 SIL) |
umn | Naga, Makyan | Myanmar | 4,000 (2008 SIL) |
drd | Darmiya | India | 1,750 (2006 C. Willis). Ethnic population: 4,000 |
gam | Kandawo | Papua New Guinea | 4,000 (2003 SIL) |
xhe | Khetrani | Pakistan | 4,000 |
kef | Kpessi | Togo | 4,000 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 4,000 |
zaa | Zapotec, Sierra de Juárez | Mexico | 4,000 (1990 census). 150 monolinguals |
yur | Yurok | United States | 12 (Golla 2007). A few dozen semispeakers and passive speakers, middle-aged or older (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 4,000 (Golla 2007). L2 users: Several have acquired L2 fluency |
zpj | Zapotec, Quiavicuzas | Mexico | 4,000 (1990 census). 180 monolinguals |
fak | Fang | Cameroon | 4,000 (Good 2011) |
kpx | Koiali, Mountain | Papua New Guinea | 4,000 (2000 census). 2,000 monolinguals |
ztq | Zapotec, Quioquitani-Quierí | Mexico | 4,000 (1991 SIL) |
aft | Afitti | Sudan | 4,000 (de Voogt 2009) |
nrm | Narom | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 4,000. Population includes about 1,000 Bakong, 1,000 Dali’, and 1,000 Miri’ (2012 SIL) |
lmr | Lamalera | Indonesia | 4,000 (2008 census) |
anl | Chin, Anu-Hkongso | Myanmar | 4,000 (2008), decreasing. 0 monolinguals |
jub | Wannu | Nigeria | 4,000 |
lmq | Lamatuka | Indonesia | 4,000 (2008 census) |
alk | Alak | Laos | 4,000 (Bradley 2007) |
ypp | Phupa | China | 3,000 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 4,000 |
ntx | Naga, Tangkhul | Myanmar | 4,000 (2004 SIL) |
bbs | Bakpinka | Nigeria | 4,000 (2006) |
irh | Irarutu | Indonesia | 4,000 (1987 SIL) |
bui | Bongili | Congo | 4,000 |
buw | Bubi | Gabon | 4,000 (Idiata 2007) |
bvx | Dibole | Congo | 4,000 (Leitch 2004). 800 monolinguals (Leitch 2004). Ethnic population: 4,000 |
sre | Bakati’, Sara | Indonesia | 4,000 (2004 M. Connor) |
bsp | Baga Sitemu | Guinea | 4,000 |
plg | Pilagá | Argentina | 4,000 (2004 FEL). Ethnic population: 4,000 (2004) |
bqm | Wumboko | Cameroon | 4,000 (2000) |
slz | Ma’ya | Indonesia | 4,000 (Remijsen 2001) |
sls | Singapore Sign Language | Singapore | 3,000 (2007 SIL). Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 4,000 (2007 SIL) |
pss | Kaulong | Papua New Guinea | 4,000 (2000 D. Tryon) |
saf | Safaliba | Ghana | 4,000 (2003), increasing |
chy | Cheyenne | United States | 2,100 (Golla 2007). Spoken by 1,700 in Montana, 400 in Oklahoma (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 4,000 (Golla 2007). In Montana |
sdu | Sarudu | Indonesia | 4,000 (Grimes and Grimes 1987) |
bys | Burak | Nigeria | 4,000 (Crozier and Blench 1992) |
sku | Sakao | Vanuatu | 4,000 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
das | Daho-Doo | Côte d’Ivoire | 4,000 (1996 SIL) |
kts | Muyu, South | Indonesia | 4,000 (2002 SIL) |
tbf | Mandara | Papua New Guinea | 4,000 (2000 census) |
pai | Pe | Nigeria | 4,000 (Blench 2003) |
paq | Parya | Tajikistan | 3,000 in Tajikistan (2008). Population total all countries: 4,000 |
bfu | Gahri | India | 4,000 (1997) |
tpp | Tepehua, Pisaflores | Mexico | 4,000 (1990 census) |
trl | Traveller Scottish | United Kingdom | 4,000 in United Kingdom |
bce | Bamenyam | Cameroon | 4,000 (1994 SIL) |
bdd | Bunama | Papua New Guinea | 4,000 (1993 SIL) |
mgj | Abureni | Nigeria | 4,000 (2006) |
geg | Gengle | Nigeria | 4,000 |
mkm | Moklen | Thailand | 1,500 (1984 D. Hogan). Ethnic population: 4,000 (2000 D. Bradley) |
pib | Yine | Peru | 4,000 (2000 SIL), increasing. Ethnic population: 4,000 |
mla | Malo | Vanuatu | 4,000 (Lynch and Crowley 2001), increasing |
tdo | Teme | Nigeria | 4,000 (1995) |
bmd | Baga Manduri | Guinea | 4,000 (2011 NTM) |
kta | Katua | Viet Nam | 4,000 (Bradley 2007) |
pca | Popoloca, Santa Inés Ahuatempan | Mexico | 4,000 (2000 SIL). Few monolinguals |
ckh | Chak | Myanmar | 1,000 in Myanmar (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 4,000. Ethnic population: 1,600 (Bradley 2007) |
szc | Semaq Beri | Malaysia | 2,000 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 3,970 (2008 JHEOA) |
nev | Nyaheun | Laos | 3,960 (Bradley 2007) |
bbz | Arabic, Babalia Creole | Chad | 3,940 (1993 census) |
tdv | Toro | Nigeria | 3,930 (2000) |
tpz | Tinputz | Papua New Guinea | 3,900 (1991 SIL) |
sel | Selkup | Russian Federation | 1,020 (2010 census). Central Selkup: 200 speakers, Northern Selkup: 1,000 to 1,500 speakers, Southern Selkup: less than 100 speakers (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 3,900 (2010 census) |
hue | Huave, San Francisco del Mar | Mexico | 620 (2000 census). 1 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 3,900 (1990 census) |
nvo | Nyokon | Cameroon | 3,900 (Guthrie and Tucker 1956) |
cul | Kulina | Brazil | 3,500 in Brazil (2006 ISA). Population total all countries: 3,900 |
klz | Kabola | Indonesia | 3,900 (1995 N. Johnston) |
lhh | Laha | Indonesia | 3,890 (1987 SIL) |
cok | Cora, Santa Teresa | Mexico | 3,880 (2000 INALI) |
awy | Awyu, Edera | Indonesia | 3,870 (2002 SIL) |
yuf | Havasupai-Walapai-Yavapai | United States | 1,600 (Golla 2007). 500 Havasupai, 1,000 Walapai, 100–150 Yavapai (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 3,860 (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2007). Including 570 Havasupai, 1,870 Walapai, 1,420 Yavapai (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2004) |
ttv | Titan | Papua New Guinea | 3,850 (1992 SIL) |
kuw | Kpagua | Central African Republic | 3,830 (2000) |
dmc | Gavak | Papua New Guinea | 3,820 (2003 SIL) |
bkg | Buraka | Central African Republic | 2,500 in Central African Republic (1996). Population total all countries: 3,800 |
sir | Siri | Nigeria | 3,800 (2006) |
abd | Manide | Philippines | 3,800 (Lobel 2010) |
kma | Konni | Ghana | 3,800 (2003 GILLBT), increasing |
xtb | Mixtec, Chazumba | Mexico | 3,790 (2000 INALI). 30 monolinguals |
jah | Jah Hut | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 3,760 (2008 JHEOA) |
mlp | Bargam | Papua New Guinea | 3,750 (2003 SIL) |
yle | Yele | Papua New Guinea | 3,750 (1998 Rossel Health Centres). 400 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 3,750 (1998) |
tnm | Tabla | Indonesia | 3,750 (1990 UBS) |
nmk | Namakura | Vanuatu | 3,750 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
sja | Epena | Colombia | 3,500 in Colombia (2004 IMB), increasing. Population total all countries: 3,750 |
uri | Urim | Papua New Guinea | 3,740 (2003 SIL). 40 monolinguals |
lbr | Lohorung | Nepal | 3,720 (2011 census) |
vmy | Mazatec, Ayautla | Mexico | 3,700 (2005 census). 2,800 monolinguals |
tvk | Ambrym, Southeast | Vanuatu | 3,700 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
mqh | Mixtec, Tlazoyaltepec | Mexico | 3,700 (2000 INALI). 1,000 monolinguals |
xod | Kokoda | Indonesia | 3,700 (1991 SIL) |
gip | Gimi | Papua New Guinea | 3,700 (1982 SIL) |
sue | Suena | Papua New Guinea | 3,600 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 3,700 |
yat | Yambeta | Cameroon | 3,700 (1982 SIL) |
mwg | Aiklep | Papua New Guinea | 3,700 (1991 SIL) |
zng | Mang | Viet Nam | 2,660 in Viet Nam (1999 census). Population total all countries: 3,165. Ethnic population: 3,700 (2009 census) |
nmo | Naga, Moyon | India | 3,700 (2001). Ethnic population: 3,700 |
kvw | Wersing | Indonesia | 3,700 (Grimes et al. 1997) |
aqt | Angaité | Paraguay | 3,690 (2002 census) |
bpq | Malay, Banda | Indonesia | 3,690 (2000) |
mhe | Mah Meri | Malaysia | 2,990 (2003 COAC). Ethnic population: 3,680 (2008 JHEOA) |
lmg | Lamogai | Papua New Guinea | 3,650 (Johnston 1980) |
bay | Batuley | Indonesia | 3,640 (2011 SIL) |
kpr | Korafe-Yegha | Papua New Guinea | 3,630 (2003 SIL). A very few old women are monolingual |
loh | Narim | South Sudan | 3,620 (Fukui 1984) |
kpj | Karajá | Brazil | 2,670 (Moore 2006). Karajá 1,860, Javaé 800, Xambioá 10 (D. Moore). Ethnic population: 3,610 (Crevels 2007). Karajá 2,500, Javaé 920, Xambioá 190 (Crevels 2007) |
wya | Wyandot | United States | No known L1 speakers in United States. Last speaker died about 1960 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 3,600 (Golla 2007) |
xsl | Slavey, South | Canada | 530 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 3,600 (1995 M. Krauss) |
nct | Naga, Chothe | India | 3,600 (2001). Ethnic population: 3,600 |
but | Bungain | Papua New Guinea | 3,600 (2003 SIL) |
fud | Futuna, East | Wallis and Futuna | 3,600 in Wallis and Futuna (2011 SIL) |
tif | Tifal | Papua New Guinea | 3,600 (2003 SIL) |
okd | Okodia | Nigeria | 3,600 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
kzw | Karirí-Xocó | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 3,570 (Crevels 2007) |
bzv | Naami | Cameroon | 3,550 (2008 SIL) |
dva | Duau | Papua New Guinea | 3,550 (1991 SIL). 710 monolinguals |
ttk | Totoro | Colombia | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 3,550 (Crevels 2007) |
dmo | Kemedzung | Cameroon | 3,540 (2008 Misaje council) |
tkl | Tokelauan | Tokelau | 1,410 in Tokelau (1987). Population total all countries: 3,540 |
sui | Suki | Papua New Guinea | 3,510 (2003 SIL) |
zmn | Mbangwe | Gabon | 2,000 in Gabon (Idiata 2007). Population total all countries: 3,510 |
tnk | Kwamera | Vanuatu | 3,500 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
syy | Al-Sayyid Bedouin Sign Language | Israel | 140 (Sandler et al. 2005). L2 users: Also used by many of the 3,500 hearing people in the village; Members of the community generally recognize ABSL as L2 of the village |
pku | Paku | Indonesia | 3,500 (2003), decreasing. Few monolinguals |
tuc | Mutu | Papua New Guinea | 3,500 (2007 SIL), increasing. Only older adults are monolingual. Ethnic population: 3,500 |
trm | Tregami | Afghanistan | 3,500 (2011), increasing. 700 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 3,500 |
pln | Palenquero | Colombia | 500 (Holm 1989). Ethnic population: 3,500 |
bph | Botlikh | Russian Federation | 210 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 3,500 (2010 census) |
aub | Alugu | China | 3,500 (Pelkey 2011), increasing. Ethnic population: 3,500 |
gdr | Wipi | Papua New Guinea | 3,500 (1999 J. Shim) |
tcg | Tamagario | Indonesia | 3,500 (1987 SIL) |
khx | Kanu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3,500 (Welmers 1971) |
bvt | Bati | Indonesia | 3,500 (Loski and Loski 1989) |
dad | Marik | Papua New Guinea | 3,500 (1998 SIL) |
ems | Yupik, Pacific Gulf | United States | 200 (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 3,500 (Dorais 2010) |
khe | Korowai | Indonesia | 3,500 (2007 P. de Vries). 3,000 monolinguals |
nir | Nimboran | Indonesia | 2,000 (1987 SIL). Ethnic population: 3,500 (1987 SIL) |
shw | Shwai | Sudan | 3,500 (1989) |
kyx | Rapoisi | Papua New Guinea | 3,500 (1998 SIL) |
kgx | Kamaru | Indonesia | 3,500 (2004 SIL) |
ads | Adamorobe Sign Language | Ghana | 41 (Kusters 2012). Many of the approximately 3,500 hearing people in Adamorobe village also use AdaSL, to varying degrees of proficiency (Kusters 2012) |
zpu | Zapotec, Yalálag | Mexico | 3,500 in Mexico (2005). 2,000 are in Yalálag |
mxe | Mele-Fila | Vanuatu | 3,500 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
kvn | Kuna, Border | Colombia | 2,600 in Colombia (2012 SIL). Population total all countries: 3,500 |
pwb | Panawa | Nigeria | 3,500 (Blench 2003) |
saw | Sawi | Indonesia | 3,500 (1993 R. Doriot) |
prc | Parachi | Afghanistan | 3,500 (Kiefer 2009) |
lkj | Remun | Malaysia | 3,500 (2000 SIL) |
asb | Assiniboine | Canada | 150 L1 speakers for Canada and the United States; 3,500 ethnic population for Canada and the United States (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 3,500 ethnic population for Canada and the United States (Golla 2007) |
jim | Jimi | Cameroon | 3,500 (1982 SIL) |
xsi | Sio | Papua New Guinea | 3,500 (1987 SIL) |
nhg | Nahuatl, Tetelcingo | Mexico | 3,500 (1990 census) |
glj | Gula Iro | Chad | 3,500 (1991 SIL). 2,000 Pongaal, 730 Tiaala, 200 Tiitaal, 350 Patool, 170 Korintal |
bjx | Itneg, Banao | Philippines | 3,500 (2003 SIL). Unknown number in Malibcong dialect area |
azg | Amuzgo, San Pedro Amuzgos | Mexico | 3,480 (2000 INALI) |
aai | Miniafia Oyan | Papua New Guinea | 3,470 (2000) |
ykm | Kap | Papua New Guinea | 3,460 (2003 SIL), decreasing |
tdq | Tita | Nigeria | 3,420 (2000) |
ksm | Kumba | Nigeria | 3,420 (2000) |
jrr | Jiru | Nigeria | 3,420 (2000) |
bbl | Bats | Georgia | 3,420 (2000). Active users may be far fewer than 3,000 (Salminen 2007) |
des | Desano | Brazil | 960 in Brazil (1995 SIL). Population total all countries: 3,420. Ethnic population: 1,530 (Moore 2006) |
obu | Obulom | Nigeria | 3,420 (2000) |
ldh | Lamja-Dengsa-Tola | Nigeria | 3,420 (2000) |
xtd | Mixtec, Diuxi-Tilantongo | Mexico | 3,410 (2000 INALI), decreasing. In rapid decline due to migration to the United States. 150 monolinguals |
bcr | Babine | Canada | 430 (FPCC 2014). 295 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). 100 fluent speakers and 100 passive speakers of Wetsuwet’en. 200 speakers of all degrees of fluency of Babine Proper (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 3,410 (FPCC 2014) |
zaq | Zapotec, Aloápam | Mexico | 3,400 (2000 census) |
xks | Kumbewaha | Indonesia | 3,400 (2004 SIL) |
aez | Aeka | Papua New Guinea | 3,400 (2007) |
pne | Penan, Western | Malaysia | 3,400 (2007 SIL) |
tnr | Ménik | Senegal | 3,380 (2002 NTM) |
tao | Yami | China–Taiwan | 3,380 (CIP-EY 2002). Ethnic population: 3,380 |
zpt | Zapotec, San Vicente Coatlán | Mexico | 3,380 (2005 census). 340 monolinguals |
fad | Wagi | Papua New Guinea | 3,380 (2003 SIL) |
xkk | Kaco’ | Cambodia | 3,370 (2007) |
udg | Muduga | India | 3,370 (1991 census) |
kji | Zabana | Solomon Islands | 3,360 (2003 SIL) |
nmb | V’ënen Taut | Vanuatu | 3,350 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
mbk | Malol | Papua New Guinea | 3,330 |
tkp | Tikopia | Solomon Islands | 3,320 (1999 SIL) |
pgu | Pagu | Indonesia | 3,310 (2000) |
bee | Byangsi | India | 2,830 in India (2000). Population total all countries: 3,310. 0 monolinguals |
tfr | Teribe | Panama | 3,300 in Panama (Adelaar 2007) |
tpo | Tai Pao | Laos | 3,300 (1995 census) |
zrs | Mairasi | Indonesia | 3,300 (1996 SIL) |
yuz | Yuracare | Bolivia | 2,680 (Adelaar 2004). Ethnic population: 3,300 (Adelaar 2004) |
kqa | Mum | Papua New Guinea | 3,290 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
kzz | Kalabra | Indonesia | 3,290 (2000) |
mqm | Marquesan, South | French Polynesia | 2,700 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 3,270 |
iwk | I-wak | Philippines | 3,260 (2000) |
xtl | Mixtec, Tijaltepec | Mexico | 3,250 (2005 census). 420 monolinguals |
lka | Lakalei | East Timor | 3,250 (2010 census) |
hul | Hula | Papua New Guinea | 3,240 (2000 census) |
bzn | Boano | Indonesia | 3,240 (1982) |
dgr | Dogrib | Canada | 2,080 (2011 census). 250 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 3,220 |
kxa | Kairiru | Papua New Guinea | 3,200 (2000 census) |
sto | Stoney | Canada | 3,160 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 3,200 (Golla 2007) |
okn | Oki-No-Erabu | Japan | 3,200 (2004) |
sol | Solos | Papua New Guinea | 3,200 (1977 P. Lincoln) |
itl | Itelmen | Russian Federation | 80 (2010 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 3,200 (2010 census) |
ldq | Lufu | Nigeria | 3,200 (2006) |
pkh | Pangkhua | Bangladesh | 3,200 in Bangladesh (2012 SIL) |
bls | Balaesang | Indonesia | 3,200 (Himmelmann 2001) |
nmh | Naga, Monsang | India | 3,200 (2001). Ethnic population: 3,200 |
eot | Beti | Côte d’Ivoire | 200 (Blench, Spriggs, and Connell 1999). Ethnic population: 3,180 (1988 census) |
kuv | Kur | Indonesia | 3,180 (2000) |
mit | Mixtec, Southern Puebla | Mexico | 3,180 (2010 INEGI). 150 monolinguals (2010) |
sbr | Sembakung Murut | Indonesia | 3,180 in Indonesia (2000) |
bbd | Bau | Papua New Guinea | 3,150 (2000 SIL) |
chz | Chinantec, Ozumacín | Mexico | 3,140 (2000 INALI). 260 monolinguals (1990 census) |
cut | Cuicatec, Teutila | Mexico | 3,140 (2000 INALI). 260 monolinguals |
ssx | Samberigi | Papua New Guinea | 3,130 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
sdp | Sherdukpen | India | 3,100 (2001) |
str | Salish, Straits | Canada | 7 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 100 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Population total all countries: 12. Ethnic population: 3,060 (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 100 in Canada |
kkr | Kir-Balar | Nigeria | 3,050 (1993) |
bwm | Biwat | Papua New Guinea | 3,040 (2003 SIL) |
tnh | Maiani | Papua New Guinea | 3,040 (2003 SIL) |
smb | Simbari | Papua New Guinea | 3,040 (1990 census) |
uli | Ulithian | Micronesia | 3,000 in Micronesia (1987 UBS). Population total all countries: 3,039 |
ree | Kayan, Rejang | Malaysia | 3,030 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
pos | Popoluca, Sayula | Mexico | 3,030 (Adelaar 2007). 15 monolinguals |
loy | Loke | Nepal | 3,030 (2011 census) |
apr | Arop-Lokep | Papua New Guinea | 3,020 (2000 census), increasing. Few monolinguals |
mow | Moi | Congo | 3,020 (2000) |
byf | Bete | Nigeria | 50 (1992). Ethnic population: 3,000 |
bzm | Bolondo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3,000 (1983 census) |
sgz | Sursurunga | Papua New Guinea | 3,000 (1991 SIL) |
kpl | Kpala | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3,000 (1986 SIL) |
pym | Fyam | Nigeria | 3,000 |
eip | Lik | Indonesia | 3,000 (1987 SIL) |
ppo | Folopa | Papua New Guinea | 3,000 (1985 SIL) |
www | Wawa | Cameroon | 3,000 (1991 SIL). 700 in Gandoua dialect (2014 SIL) |
apm | Apache, Mescalero-Chiricahua | United States | 1,500 (Golla 2007). 1,500 Mescalero in New Mexico, 3 Chiricahua in Oklahoma (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: More than 3,000 Mescalero (Golla 2007). 175 Chiricawa, including 149 in New Mexico (2000 census) |
wrx | Wae Rana | Indonesia | 3,000 (2010) |
wms | Wambon | Indonesia | 3,000 (1987 SIL) |
kgr | Abun | Indonesia | 3,000 (1995 SIL) |
kpa | Kutto | Nigeria | 3,000 (1995) |
nmd | Ndumu | Gabon | 3,000 (Idiata 2007) |
gza | Ganza | Sudan | 2,600 in Sudan (2007 A. Krell). Population total all countries: 3,000 |
smz | Simeku | Papua New Guinea | 3,000 (2007 SIL). 2,000 Koopei and 1,000 Mainoki |
kpg | Kapingamarangi | Micronesia | 3,000 (1995 SIL). 1,000 on Kapingamarangi and 2,000 in Pohnrakied village on Pohnpei |
pqm | Malecite-Passamaquoddy | Canada | 490 in Canada (2011 census). Population total all countries: 590. Ethnic population: 3,000 (1998 SIL) |
ybj | Hasha | Nigeria | 3,000 (Blench 1999) |
cbu | Candoshi-Shapra | Peru | 1,120 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 3,000 (Crevels 2007) |
npu | Naga, Puimei | India | 3,000 (2001). Mostly monolingual. Ethnic population: 3,000 |
kcl | Kala | Papua New Guinea | 2,200 (2011 SIL). Ethnic population: 3,000 |
nkd | Koireng | India | 3,000 (2002 BCA) |
kfv | Kurmukar | India | 3,000 (2000 SIL) |
yum | Quechan | United States | 150 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 3,000 (2000 A. Yamamoto) |
scw | Sha | Nigeria | 3,000 (1998 SIL) |
kcs | Koenoem | Nigeria | 3,000 (1973 SIL) |
kcy | Korandje | Algeria | 3,000 (2010 L. Souag) |
roc | Roglai, Cacgia | Viet Nam | 3,000 (2002) |
kfn | Kuk | Cameroon | 3,000 (1993 SIL) |
cie | Cineni | Nigeria | 3,000 (1998) |
cfd | Cara | Nigeria | 3,000 (1999 R. Blench) |
gmn | Gimnime | Cameroon | 3,000 (1982 SIL) |
adn | Adang | Indonesia | 3,000 (2000), decreasing |
sdg | Savi | Afghanistan | 3,000 in Afghanistan (1983) |
cll | Chala | Ghana | 3,000 (2003 GILLBT) |
cay | Cayuga | Canada | 240 in Canada (2011 census). Population total all countries: 250. Ethnic population: 3,000 (Yamamoto 2007) |
nsy | Nasal | Indonesia | 3,000 (2008 K. Anderbeck). Very few monolinguals |
yko | Yasa | Cameroon | 1,490 in Cameroon (2000). Population total all countries: 2,400. Ethnic population: 3,000 |
aik | Ake | Nigeria | 3,000 (Blench, Spriggs, and Connell 1999) |
clm | Clallam | United States | No known L1 speakers (2014 R. Allen), decreasing. Last speaker died in 2014. Ethnic population: 3,000 (2014 R. Allen). L2 users: 6. L2 speakers have varying fluency, number is growing |
prz | Providencia Sign Language | Colombia | 19 (Washabaugh 1986). Known by most people on the island including 19 born deaf out of 2,500 to 3,000 population (Washabaugh 1986) |
pwg | Gapapaiwa | Papua New Guinea | 3,000 (2007 SIL), increasing |
ahh | Aghu | Indonesia | 3,000 (1987 SIL) |
nrz | Lala | Papua New Guinea | 3,000 (2007 SIL) |
gvm | Gurmana | Nigeria | 3,000 (1989) |
yot | Yotti | Nigeria | 3,000 (2011 SIL) |
gne | Ganang | Nigeria | 3,000 (2007), decreasing |
yng | Yango | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3,000 (1986 SIL) |
cbn | Nyahkur | Thailand | 1,500 (2006 C. Shimmin), decreasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 3,000 (Thongkum 1984) |
llq | Lolak | Indonesia | 3,000 (2004 SIL) |
dbt | Dogon, Ben Tey | Mali | 3,000 (2005 J. Heath) |
bnq | Bantik | Indonesia | 3,000 (Utsumi 2001), decreasing |
boa | Bora | Peru | 2,330 in Peru (2000). Population total all countries: 2,430. Ethnic population: 3,000 (Crevels 2007) |
bcg | Baga Binari | Guinea | 3,000 |
tpt | Tepehua, Tlachichilco | Mexico | 3,000 (1990 SIL) |
pif | Pingelapese | Micronesia | 2,500 in Micronesia. 500 on Pingelap, about 2,000 on Ponape. Population total all countries: 3,000 |
mff | Naki | Cameroon | 3,000 (Breton 1993). 300 in Nse chiefdom |
hoz | Hozo | Ethiopia | 3,000 (1995 SIL) |
tst | Tondi Songway Kiini | Mali | 3,000 (1998 SIL) |
pim | Powhatan | United States | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 3,000 (1977 SIL) |
isk | Ishkashimi | Afghanistan | 2,500 in Afghanistan (2009 S. Beck), decreasing. Population total all countries: 3,000. 0 monolinguals |
bbi | Barombi | Cameroon | 3,000 (2001 SIL) |
nbp | Nnam | Nigeria | 3,000 (1987 O. Asinya) |
kig | Kimaghima | Indonesia | 3,000 (1987 SIL) |
bok | Bonjo | Congo | 3,000 |
bvg | Bonkeng | Cameroon | 3,000 (2000) |
ktm | Kurti | Papua New Guinea | 3,000 (2002 SIL). About 400 outside the language area |
bnd | Banda | Indonesia | 3,000 (1987 SIL) |
ncs | Nicaraguan Sign Language | Nicaragua | 3,000 (1997 ANSNIC) |
ndn | Ngundi | Congo | 3,000 in Congo (2004) |
mht | Mandahuaca | Venezuela | 3,000 (1975 G. Indigenista). Ethnic population: The size of the ethnic group is not clear since the usually cited number of 3,000 (1975 G. Indigenista) probably includes Baré [bae], Baniva [bwi] and Mandahuaca (Crevels 2007) |
tgu | Tanggu | Papua New Guinea | 3,000 (1991 SIL) |
thn | Thachanadan | India | 3,000 (2004 survey) |
pbn | Kpasham | Nigeria | 3,000 |
bgu | Mbongno | Nigeria | 3,000 in Nigeria (Blench, Spriggs, and Connell 1999) |
tee | Tepehua, Huehuetla | Mexico | 3,000 (1982 SIL) |
bfg | Kayan, Busang | Indonesia | 3,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
mko | Mingang Doso | Nigeria | 3,000 (1995 SIL) |
bfp | Beba | Cameroon | 3,000 (2002 SIL) |
tdk | Tambas | Nigeria | 3,000 (2001 R. Blench) |
hru | Hruso | India | 3,000 (Van Driem 2007) |
ncl | Nahuatl, Michoacán | Mexico | 3,000 (1990 census) |
knv | Tabo | Papua New Guinea | 3,000 (2002 SIL). Population split equally between dialects |
sze | Seze | Ethiopia | 3,000 (1995 SIL) |
nzz | Dogon, Nanga Dama | Mali | 3,000 (2009 SIL) |
ulu | Uma’ Lung | Indonesia | 3,000 (Soriente 2006), decreasing |
aye | Ayere | Nigeria | 3,000 (Crozier and Blench 1992) |
iwm | Iwam | Papua New Guinea | 3,000 (1998 NTM) |
hap | Hupla | Indonesia | 3,000 (1982 WT) |
mmo | Buang, Mangga | Papua New Guinea | 1,500 (2011 SIL), decreasing. Ethnic population: 3,000 |
ste | Liana-Seti | Indonesia | 3,000 (1989 SIL) |
ura | Urarina | Peru | 3,000 (2002 SIL). Women are monolingual |
due | Agta, Umiray Dumaget | Philippines | 3,000 (1994 SIL), decreasing |
kmp | Gimme | Cameroon | 3,000 (1982 SIL) |
dtu | Dogon, Tebul Ure | Mali | 3,000 (2005 FEL) |
auj | Awjilah | Libya | 3,000 (2000). Women are monolingual |
kmo | Kwoma | Papua New Guinea | 3,000 (2003 SIL) |
lud | Ludian | Russian Federation | 3,000 (2012 T. Salminen) |
mmx | Madak | Papua New Guinea | 3,000 (1985 UBS) |
swt | Sawila | Indonesia | 3,000 (Grimes et al. 1997) |
pns | Ponosakan | Indonesia | 3,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
ont | Ontenu | Papua New Guinea | 3,000 (1996 SIL) |
kid | Koshin | Cameroon | 3,000 (Good 2011) |
one | Oneida | Canada | 180 in Canada (2011 census). Population total all countries: 192. Ethnic population: 3,000 (Golla 2007). On Thames River near London, Ontario |
wli | Waioli | Indonesia | 3,000 (Voorhoeve and Visser 1987) |
ncp | Ndaktup | Cameroon | 2,980 (2000) |
dek | Dek | Cameroon | 2,980 (2000) |
bby | Befang | Cameroon | 2,980 (2000) |
kdz | Kwaja | Cameroon | 2,980 (2000) |
xbi | Kombio | Papua New Guinea | 2,970 (2003 SIL), decreasing. Small groups in West New Britain, Vanimo and Lae areas; a few elsewhere. About 2,400 live in Kombio area. Very few monolinguals |
bgl | Bo | Laos | 2,950 (2000) |
cav | Cavineña | Bolivia | 1,680 (2006 PIB). Ethnic population: 2,950 (2001 DNPI) |
mte | Mono | Solomon Islands | 2,940 (1999 SIL). 660 Mono, 2,270 Alu, 14 Fauro |
ito | Itonama | Bolivia | 5 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 2,940 (2006 PIB) |
hya | Hya | Cameroon | 940 in Cameroon (2002 SIL). Population total all countries: 2,940 |
fun | Iatê | Brazil | 2,930 (1999 ISA) |
dtt | Dogon, Toro Tegu | Mali | 2,900 (1998 J. Durieux) |
bpv | Marind, Bian | Indonesia | 2,900 (2002 Sohn Myo-sook) |
waw | Waiwai | Brazil | 2,020 in Brazil (Moore 2006). Population total all countries: 2,230. Ethnic population: 2,900 (2005 ISA) |
zbt | Batui | Indonesia | 2,900, decreasing |
gzn | Gane | Indonesia | 2,900 (1982 D. Teljeur) |
zae | Zapotec, Yareni | Mexico | 2,900 (2000 census) |
kbt | Abadi | Papua New Guinea | 2,900 (Kassell 2011), increasing |
sdk | Sos Kundi | Papua New Guinea | 2,850 (2000 census) |
cui | Cuiba | Colombia | 2,200 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Population total all countries: 2,850. 1,500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,280 (Crevels 2007) |
var | Huarijío | Mexico | 2,840 (2005 SIL). 1,570 in Chihuahua, 1,210 in Sonora |
elo | El Molo | Kenya | 8 (1994 I. Larsen), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,840 (2009 census) |
sws | Seluwasan | Indonesia | 2,840 (Florey 2005). 740 in Makatian, 2,100 in Seluwasan |
bdz | Badeshi | Pakistan | No known L1 speakers. No known speakers for three or more generations. Ethnic population: 2,830 (2000) |
kcx | Kachama-Ganjule | Ethiopia | 2,830 (2007 census). L2 users: 420 (1994 census). 220 Kachama, 200 Ganjule |
rkh | Rakahanga-Manihiki | Cook Islands | 320 in Cook Islands (2011 census). Population total all countries: 2,820 |
ysd | Samatao | China | 400 (2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,810 (Bradley 2007) |
bmk | Ghayavi | Papua New Guinea | 2,810 (2000 census) |
yml | Iamalele | Papua New Guinea | 2,800 (1987 SIL). 1,120 monolinguals |
cpg | Cappadocian Greek | Greece | 2,800 (2015 M. Janse) |
dmr | Damar, East | Indonesia | 2,800 (1990 SIL) |
csw | Cree, Swampy | Canada | 2,500 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,800 (Golla 2007) |
nop | Numanggang | Papua New Guinea | 2,300 (2000 census). Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,800 |
spq | Spanish, Loreto-Ucayali | Peru | 2,800 (2006). Some monolinguals |
svb | Ulau-Suain | Papua New Guinea | 2,800 (2003 SIL), decreasing |
ruu | Lobu, Lanas | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 2,800 (1986 SIL). 2,000 in Lobu, 800 in Rumanau |
foi | Foi | Papua New Guinea | 2,800 (1980 UBS) |
lec | Leco | Bolivia | 20 (2001 S. van de Kerke). Ethnic population: 2,800 (2001 DNPI) |
kfg | Kudiya | India | 2,800 (2007) |
kih | Kilmeri | Papua New Guinea | 1,970 (2004 SIL), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,800 (2004 SIL) |
bae | Baré | Venezuela | 240 in Venezuela (2011 W. Largo). Ethnic population: 2,790 (1998) |
ulc | Ulch | Russian Federation | 150 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 2,770 (2010 census) |
lga | Lungga | Solomon Islands | 2,770 (1999 SIL) |
obk | Bontok, Southern | Philippines | 2,760 (2007 census) |
djr | Djambarrpuyngu | Australia | 2,760 (2006 census) |
xky | Uma’ Lasan | Malaysia | 1,250 in Malaysia (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Population total all countries: 2,750 |
knm | Kanamarí | Brazil | 1,330 (Moore 2006). 100 Tsohom-Djapa speakers (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 2,750 (2006 FUNASA) |
kmx | Waboda | Papua New Guinea | 2,750 (2003 SIL) |
mgn | Mbangi | Central African Republic | 2,750 (1996) |
uam | Uamué | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 2,740 (Crevels 2007) |
goc | Gorakor | Papua New Guinea | 2,740 (1979 census) |
zpv | Zapotec, Chichicapan | Mexico | 2,720 (2005 INEGI) |
pav | Pakaásnovos | Brazil | 1,930 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 2,720 (2006 FUNASA) |
auk | Heyo | Papua New Guinea | 2,710 (2000 census). 270 monolinguals |
hka | Kahe | Tanzania | 2,700 (1987) |
rap | Rapa Nui | Chile | 2,400 in Chile (Wurm 2007). Population total all countries: 2,700 |
sbb | Simbo | Solomon Islands | 2,700 (1999 SIL) |
bzl | Boano | Indonesia | 2,700 (Himmelmann 2001) |
hbu | Habun | East Timor | 2,700 (2010 census) |
aih | Ai-Cham | China | 2,700 (2000) |
kqi | Koitabu | Papua New Guinea | 2,700 (Wurm 2000) |
bgf | Bangandu | Cameroon | 2,700 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
bbh | Bugan | China | 2,700 (Yunbin 2005) |
mik | Mikasuki | United States | 190 (2010 census). Spoken by most of the 400 members of the Miccosukee Tribe as well as by many of the 2,700 members of the Seminole Tribe (Golla 2007). 35 monolinguals |
hnu | Hung | Laos | 2,000 in Laos (Ferlus 1996). Population total all countries: 2,700 |
fuj | Ko | Sudan | 2,680 (Stevenson 1984) |
vam | Vanimo | Papua New Guinea | 2,670 (2000 census) |
pjt | Pitjantjatjara | Australia | 2,660 (2006 census). 2,130 monolinguals. L2 users: 500 |
gyb | Garus | Papua New Guinea | 2,650 (2003 SIL) |
taz | Tocho | Sudan | 2,650 (2013 T. Alaki and R. Norton). Home area population: 2,000 |
gei | Gebe | Indonesia | 2,650 (2000) |
aim | Aimol | India | 2,640 (2001 census) |
cta | Chatino, Tataltepec | Mexico | 2,640 (2000 INALI). 470 monolinguals |
pni | Aoheng | Indonesia | 2,630 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
blv | Bolo | Angola | 2,630 (2000) |
gar | Galeya | Papua New Guinea | 2,620 (2000 census). 790 monolinguals |
alc | Qawasqar | Chile | 12 (2006 O. Aguilera). 10 in Puerto Edén. Ethnic population: 2,620 (2002 census) |
mbq | Maisin | Papua New Guinea | 2,610 (2000 census). 600 in Kosirava dialect |
cal | Carolinian | Northern Mariana Islands | 2,420 in Northern Mariana Islands (2000 census). Population total all countries: 2,610. 0 monolinguals |
mpp | Migabac | Papua New Guinea | 2,600 (2010 SIL) |
cam | Cemuhî | New Caledonia | 2,600 (2009 census), increasing |
spb | Sepa | Indonesia | 2,600 (1989 SIL) |
lof | Logol | Sudan | 2,600 |
add | Dzodinka | Cameroon | 2,600 in Cameroon (2000), increasing |
tuj | Tugutil | Indonesia | 2,590 (2000) |
pay | Pech | Honduras | 990 (Rivas 1993). Ethnic population: 2,590 (Rivas 1993) |
ksl | Kumalu | Papua New Guinea | 2,580 (1979 census) |
six | Sumau | Papua New Guinea | 2,580 (2003 SIL) |
mza | Mixtec, Santa María Zacatepec | Mexico | 2,570 (2005 census). 510 monolinguals |
aah | Arapesh, Abu’ | Papua New Guinea | 2,560 (2000 SIL) |
ubr | Ubir | Papua New Guinea | 2,560 (2000 census) |
hve | Huave, San Dionisio del Mar | Mexico | 2,550 (2005 census). 1 monolinguals |
bbm | Babango | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,550 (2000) |
agv | Dumagat, Remontado | Philippines | 2,530 (2000) |
hei | Heiltsuk | Canada | 66 (FPCC 2014). 50 semi-speakers; 6 remaining speakers of Oowekyala (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 2,530 (FPCC 2014). L2 users: A few fluent L2 speakers |
swf | Sere | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,500 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Population total all countries: 2,528 |
bzq | Buli | Indonesia | 2,520 (2000) |
ghn | Ghanongga | Solomon Islands | 2,510 (1999 SIL) |
wbp | Warlpiri | Australia | 2,510 (2006 census) |
xua | Kurumba, Alu | India | 2,500 (1997) |
mbh | Mangseng | Papua New Guinea | 2,500 (1998 SIL) |
sbe | Saliba | Papua New Guinea | 2,500 (2007 SIL), increasing. 1,000 monolinguals. Young children, elderly |
sax | Sa | Vanuatu | 2,500 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
kmt | Kemtuik | Indonesia | 2,500 (1987 SIL) |
kwe | Kwerba | Indonesia | 2,500 (1996 SIL) |
ved | Veddah | Sri Lanka | Ethnic population: 2,500 (2002) |
ndt | Ndunga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,500 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
klc | Kolbila | Cameroon | 2,500 (1997 L. Lode) |
fqs | Fas | Papua New Guinea | 2,500 (2000 census) |
nmn | !Xóõ | Botswana | 2,000 in Botswana (2011 C. Naumann). Population total all countries: 2,500 |
lui | Luiseño | United States | 5 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,500 (Golla 2007) |
gwj | |Gwi | Botswana | 2,500 (2004 R. Cook) |
lhp | Lhokpu | Bhutan | 2,500 (Van Driem 1993) |
ass | Ipulo | Cameroon | 2,500 (1990 SIL) |
cbl | Chin, Bualkhaw | Myanmar | 2,500 (2006) |
aix | Aighon | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (2003 SIL), increasing. 100 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,500 |
gwe | Gweno | Tanzania | 2,200 (2006). Ethnic population: 2,500 |
fir | Firan | Nigeria | 2,500 (Blench 2003) |
dlk | Dahalik | Eritrea | 2,500 (2012 J. McLaughlin) |
sbu | Stod Bhoti | India | 2,500 (1996) |
sgp | Singpho | India | 2,500 (Morey 2006) |
ktc | Kholok | Nigeria | 2,500 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
uis | Uisai | Papua New Guinea | 2,500 (1991 SIL) |
uan | Kuan | Laos | 2,500 (1995 census) |
bqa | Tchumbuli | Benin | 2,500 (2000 SIL) |
bdj | Bai | South Sudan | 2,500 (Welmers 1971) |
grs | Gresi | Indonesia | 2,500 (1987 SIL) |
kqj | Koromira | Papua New Guinea | 2,500 (2007 SIL). 2,300 Koromira and 200 Koianu |
tey | Tulishi | Sudan | 2,500 (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007) |
zal | Zauzou | China | 2,100 (Bradley 2007). 210 monolinguals. Mainly older adults. Ethnic population: 2,500 (1999 Sun Hong Kai) |
nnk | Nankina | Papua New Guinea | 2,500 (1991 SIL) |
iws | Iwam, Sepik | Papua New Guinea | 2,500 (2000 census) |
yok | Yokuts | United States | 50 (Golla 2007). Wukchumne dialect: fewer than 10; Choinumne dialect: 6; Yowlumne dialect: 20–25 fluent and semispeakers; Chukchansi: a few semispeakers; Tachi dialect: a few speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2000 A. Yamamoto) |
jeb | Jebero | Peru | 2,500 (2006). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2000 W. Adelaar) |
paw | Pawnee | United States | 10 (Golla 2007). 79 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 2,500 (Golla 2007) |
ram | Canela | Brazil | 2,500 (2008 FUNASA) |
bml | Bomboli | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,500 (1986 SIL) |
sua | Sulka | Papua New Guinea | 2,500 (1991 SIL) |
brp | Barapasi | Indonesia | 2,500 (1995 SIL) |
zav | Zapotec, Yatzachi | Mexico | 2,500 in Mexico (1990 census) |
ztg | Zapotec, Xanaguía | Mexico | 2,500 (1990 census). 880 monolinguals. Mainly older women |
sko | Seko Tengah | Indonesia | 2,500 (Laskowske and Laskowske 1987) |
boo | Bozo, Tiemacèwè | Mali | 2,500 (1991) |
gdk | Gadang | Chad | 2,500 (1997 SIL) |
nps | Nipsan | Indonesia | 2,500 (1993 R. Doriot) |
lrr | Yamphu, Southern | Nepal | 2,500 (2011 SIL), decreasing |
wpc | Maco | Venezuela | 2,500 (2002 J. Miller) |
dww | Dawawa | Papua New Guinea | 2,500 (1994 SIL). 500 monolinguals |
zpr | Zapotec, Santiago Xanica | Mexico | 2,500 (1990 census) |
uvh | Uri | Papua New Guinea | 2,500 (1991 SIL) |
ega | Ega | Côte d’Ivoire | 2,500 (2001 B. Connell) |
bco | Kaluli | Papua New Guinea | 2,500 (1994 SIL) |
tbb | Tapeba | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 2,490 |
byz | Banaro | Papua New Guinea | 2,480 (1991 SIL) |
zoo | Zapotec, Asunción Mixtepec | Mexico | 100 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 2,480 (1990 census) |
slt | Sila | Laos | 1,770 in Laos (1995 census). Most members of the ethnic group speak the language (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 2,480 |
vbk | Bontok, Southwestern | Philippines | 2,470 (2007 census) |
yll | Yil | Papua New Guinea | 2,470 (2000 census) |
nhz | Nahuatl, Santa María la Alta | Mexico | 2,470 (2000). 9 monolinguals |
tht | Tahltan | Canada | 45 (FPCC 2014). 60 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 2,460 (FPCC 2014) |
kyi | Kiput | Malaysia | 2,460 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
arw | Arawak | Suriname | 700 in Suriname (1980 census). Population total all countries: 2,450. Very few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,050 (1980 census) |
mum | Maiwala | Papua New Guinea | 2,450 (2000 census) |
jbu | Jukun Takum | Cameroon | 2,440 in Cameroon (2000) |
kit | Agob | Papua New Guinea | 2,440 (2000 census). 1,440 Agob, 540 Ende, 460 Kawam |
chd | Chontal, Highland Oaxaca | Mexico | 2,420 (2000 INALI) |
svs | Savosavo | Solomon Islands | 2,420 (1999 SIL) |
tcn | Tichurong | Nepal | 2,420 (2000) |
geb | Kire | Papua New Guinea | 2,420 (2003 SIL) |
dor | Dori’o | Solomon Islands | 2,410 (1999 SIL) |
nua | Yuanga | New Caledonia | 2,400 (2009 census) |
ksg | Kusaghe | Solomon Islands | 2,400 (1999 SIL) |
tte | Bwanabwana | Papua New Guinea | 2,400 (2007 SIL), increasing. 720 monolinguals |
klw | Lindu | Indonesia | 2,400 (2000 census), increasing |
ksr | Borong | Papua New Guinea | 2,200 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 2,400 |
mxs | Mixtec, Huitepec | Mexico | 2,400 (2000 INALI). 200 monolinguals |
kse | Kuni | Papua New Guinea | 2,400 (2000 census) |
kto | Kuot | Papua New Guinea | 2,400 (2002 SIL) |
con | Cofán | Ecuador | 900 in Ecuador (2001 SIL), increasing. Population total all countries: 2,400. Many monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,500 |
kmv | Karipuna Creole French | Brazil | 2,400 (2008 SIL) |
spu | Sapuan | Laos | 2,400 (1981) |
pkp | Pukapuka | Cook Islands | 450 in Cook Islands (2011 census). Population total all countries: 2,400 |
gdn | Umanakaina | Papua New Guinea | 2,400 (1987 SIL) |
wok | Longto | Cameroon | 2,400 (1982 SIL) |
nti | Natioro | Burkina Faso | 2,400 (Vanderaa 1991) |
dal | Dahalo | Kenya | 400 (1992 M. Brenzinger). Ethnic population: 2,400 (2009 census) |
apz | Safeyoka | Papua New Guinea | 2,390 (1980 census) |
mhl | Mauwake | Papua New Guinea | 2,390 (2003 SIL) |
jei | Yei | Indonesia | 2,390 (2001 SIL) |
aer | Arrernte, Eastern | Australia | 2,380 (2006 census) |
ojv | Ontong Java | Solomon Islands | 2,370 (1999 SIL) |
dsi | Disa | Chad | 2,370 (2000) |
sqq | Sou | Laos | 2,360 (2000) |
xko | Kiorr | Laos | 2,360 (1985 F. Proschan) |
hot | Hote | Papua New Guinea | 2,300 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 2,350 |
tbx | Kapin | Papua New Guinea | 2,350 (1979 census) |
lsh | Lish | India | 2,340 |
dev | Domung | Papua New Guinea | 2,330 (1991 SIL) |
kce | Kaivi | Nigeria | 2,320 (2000) |
nke | Duke | Solomon Islands | 2,310 (1999 SIL) |
svm | Slavomolisano | Italy | 1,000 (2012 W. Breu). 1,000 speakers among 2,300 inhabitants of the 3 villages, plus a number in expatriate communities (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 2,000 ( W. Breu) |
kbm | Iwal | Papua New Guinea | 2,100 (2011 SIL). Ethnic population: 2,300 |
ale | Aleut | United States | 150 in United States (Krauss 2007). Population total all countries: 155. Ethnic population: 2,300 (Dorais 2010) |
tsh | Tsuvan | Cameroon | 2,300 (2000 SIL) |
xkt | Kantosi | Ghana | 2,300 (2003 GILLBT). 280–400 in Sandema District, probably about 280 in Kpaliwongo |
bup | Busoa | Indonesia | 2,300 (2000 SIL) |
kkl | Yale, Kosarek | Indonesia | 2,300 (1993 R. Doriot). 2,300 monolinguals. Nearly 100% are monolingual. Ethnic population: 2,300 |
zum | Kumzari | Oman | 1,700 in Oman (1993 census). Population total all countries: 2,300 |
awv | Awyu, Jair | Indonesia | 2,300 (2002 SIL) |
koy | Koyukon | United States | 300 (Golla 2007). 300 (1995 M. Krauss); 100 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 2,300 (Golla 2007) |
mvn | Minaveha | Papua New Guinea | 2,300 (2007 SIL), increasing. 600 monolinguals |
yav | Yangben | Cameroon | 2,300 (1994 SIL) |
cof | Colorado | Ecuador | 2,300 (2000 SIL), increasing. Some monolingual in remote communities. Ethnic population: 2,300 (2000 SIL) |
spn | Sanapaná | Paraguay | 2,270 (2002 census) |
kku | Tumi | Nigeria | 2,270 (2000) |
tug | Tunia | Chad | 2,260 (1993 census) |
urw | Sop | Papua New Guinea | 2,250 (2003 SIL) |
bhl | Bimin | Papua New Guinea | 2,250 (2003 SIL) |
zrn | Zerenkel | Chad | 2,240 (1993 census) |
zpn | Zapotec, Santa Inés Yatzechi | Mexico | 2,240 (1990 census). 180 monolinguals |
tbv | Tobo | Papua New Guinea | 2,230 (1980 census) |
bjz | Baruga | Papua New Guinea | 2,230 (2003 SIL), increasing. 800 Tafota, 990 Bareji, 440 Mado. 200 monolinguals |
nkc | Nkongho | Cameroon | 2,230 (2000) |
mcf | Matsés | Peru | 1,400 in Peru (2006 SIL). Population total all countries: 2,230 |
bqo | Balo | Cameroon | 2,230 (2000) |
mzd | Malimba | Cameroon | 2,230 (2001 SIL) |
nul | Nusa Laut | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 2,230 (1989 SIL) |
kve | Kalabakan | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 2,230 (2000) |
uve | Fagauvea | New Caledonia | 2,220 (2009 census), increasing. 51% live in greater Nouméa |
myh | Makah | United States | 12 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,220 (2000 census) |
eri | Ogea | Papua New Guinea | 2,210 (2003 SIL) |
wed | Wedau | Papua New Guinea | 2,200 (2000 D. Tryon). 900 monolinguals |
sgy | Sanglechi | Afghanistan | 2,200 (2009 S. Beck). Ethnic population: 2,200 |
bmc | Biem | Papua New Guinea | 2,200 (2000 census) |
soq | Kanasi | Papua New Guinea | 2,200 (1998 SIL) |
zpy | Zapotec, Mazaltepec | Mexico | 2,200 (1990 census). 25 monolinguals |
zka | Kaimbulawa | Indonesia | 2,200 (2005 SIL) |
npb | Nupbikha | Bhutan | 2,200 (2006) |
aaw | Solong | Papua New Guinea | 2,200 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
gcc | Mali | Papua New Guinea | 2,200 (1988 SIL) |
lww | Lewo | Vanuatu | 2,200 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Only very elderly and very young are monolingual. L2 users: Speakers of neighboring languages also use Lewo |
bey | Beli | Papua New Guinea | 2,200 (2000) |
aij | Lishanid Noshan | Israel | 2,200 (1994 H. Mutzafi) |
jyy | Jaya | Chad | 2,200 (1993 census) |
kjr | Kurudu | Indonesia | 2,180 (1993 R. Doriot) |
ddi | Goodenough, West | Papua New Guinea | 2,180 (2000). 440 monolinguals |
xra | Krahô | Brazil | 1,900 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 2,180 (2006 FUNASA) |
kdk | Numèè | New Caledonia | 2,180 (2009 census) |
scu | Shumcho | India | 2,170 (1998) |
bgk | Bit | Laos | 1,960 in Laos (2005 census). Population total all countries: 2,160 |
drq | Dura | Nepal | Ethnic population: 2,160 (2011 census) |
ham | Hewa | Papua New Guinea | 2,150 (1986 SIL). 290 in Yoliapi (1982 SIL). 1,600 monolinguals |
tin | Tindi | Russian Federation | 2,150 (2010 census) |
crq | Chorote, Iyo’wujwa | Argentina | 1,500 in Argentina (Crevels 2007). Population total all countries: 2,150. 750 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,000 (Crevels 2007). Includes all ethnic Chorote, both [crt] and [crq] |
pgi | Pagi | Papua New Guinea | 2,140 (2003 SIL) |
ltu | Latu | Indonesia | 2,130 (1982 SIL) |
tri | Trió | Suriname | 1,400 in Suriname (2003 ISA). Population total all countries: 2,130. Ethnic population: 1,400 (2003) |
tsu | Tsou | China–Taiwan | 2,130 (CIP-EY 2002). Ethnic population: 2,130 |
bjk | Barok | Papua New Guinea | 2,120 (1985) |
mle | Manambu | Papua New Guinea | 2,110 (2003 SIL) |
tmy | Tami | Papua New Guinea | 2,100 (2010 SIL), increasing. 1,000 in each dialect |
hwa | Wané | Côte d’Ivoire | 2,100 (1993 SIL) |
wic | Wichita | United States | 1 (2008 B. Levy). Ethnic population: 2,100 (Golla 2007) |
hrw | Warwar Feni | Papua New Guinea | 2,100 (2000 census) |
zen | Zenaga | Mauritania | 200 in Mauritania, decreasing. Population total all countries: 2,100 |
coe | Koreguaje | Colombia | 2,100 (Civallero 2008). Speakers of Koreguaje represent a fusion of various ethnic groups. Also spoken by Inga, Witoto, Carijona, and Tama (Crevels 2007) |
agm | Angaataha | Papua New Guinea | 2,100 (2003 BTA) |
miz | Mixtec, Coatzospan | Mexico | 2,090 (2000 INALI). 300 monolinguals (2005 census) |
gai | Mbore | Papua New Guinea | 2,090 (2003 SIL) |
jae | Yabem | Papua New Guinea | 2,080 (McElhanon 1978) |
tzx | Tabriak | Papua New Guinea | 2,080 (2003 SIL) |
tef | Teressa | India | 2,080 (2001 census) |
sjr | Siar-Lak | Papua New Guinea | 2,080 (2000 census) |
tmf | Toba-Maskoy | Paraguay | 1,680 (2007 R. Perik), decreasing. All women and young children are monolingual. Ethnic population: 2,060 (Crevels 2007) |
nnf | Ngaing | Papua New Guinea | 2,020 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 2,060 |
awb | Awa | Papua New Guinea | 2,050 (2003 SIL) |
cur | Chhulung | Nepal | 2,050 (2011 census), decreasing. L1 speakers dwindling (Van Driem 2007) |
bya | Batak | Philippines | 200 (Wurm 2000), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,040 (1990 census) |
cnc | Côông | Viet Nam | 2,030 (2009 census) |
boj | Anjam | Papua New Guinea | 2,020 (2003 SIL) |
mtp | Wichí Lhamtés Nocten | Bolivia | 1,810 in Bolivia (1994). Population total all countries: 1,910. Ethnic population: 2,020 (1994) |
yda | Yanda | Australia | Few speakers reported in 2012 |
mkt | Vamale | New Caledonia | 100 (2009 census), decreasing. Estimated population based on census. 2009 census figures for all 6 Voh-Koné languages: 1,203 |
mrk | Hmwaveke | New Caledonia | 200 (2009), decreasing. Estimated population based on 2009 census figures for all 6 Voh-Koné languages: 1,203 |
tow | Jemez | United States | 1,790 (Ichihashi-Nakayama, Yumitani, and Yamamoto 2007), decreasing. 2,009 listed as Towa in 2000 census. 6 monolinguals (1990). Ethnic population: 1,940 (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2007) |
bwa | Bwatoo | New Caledonia | 150 (2009), decreasing. Estimated population based on census. 2009 census figures for all 6 Voh-Koné languages: 1,203 |
hvk | Haveke | New Caledonia | 300 (2009), decreasing. Estimated population based on 2009 census figures for all Voh-Koné languages: 1,203 |
aek | Haeke | New Caledonia | 300 (2009), decreasing. Estimated population based on census. 2009 census figures for all 6 Voh-Koné languages: 1,203 |
gac | Great Andamanese, Mixed | India | 7 (2009 A. Abbi). The last fluent speaker died in 2009 (2009 A. Abbi). Ethnic population: 55 |
xda | Darkinyung | Australia | A few speakers reported in 2008 |
eya | Eyak | United States | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in January 2008. Ethnic population: 50 (1995 M. Krauss) |
adw | Amundava | Brazil | 83 (2003 ISA). Crevels 2007 groups the Amundava together with the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau [urz] for a total population of 170 (2003) |
xiy | Xipaya | Brazil | 1 (2011 SIL). Ethnic population: 600 (2002 ISA). The ethnic population probably includes Kuruaya [kyr] as they are sometimes considered a single ethnic group. There were 8 elders of Kuruaya and Xipaya descendance in Altamira reported to speak the native language in 2007 (Crevels 2007) |
llj | Ladji Ladji | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Estimated 10 speakers in 2005 (National Indigenous Languages Survey Report). Date of last speaker’s death unknown |
nig | Ngalakan | Australia | No known L1 speakers (Baker 2007). Last fluent speaker died in 2004 (Baker 2007) |
kla | Klamath-Modoc | United States | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 2003 (Watanabe and Sasama 2007). Ethnic population: 170 (2000 census). L2 users: 6 (Golla 2007). 6 adult L2 speakers (Golla 2007) |
sia | Saami, Akkala | Russian Federation | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker died in 2003. Ethnic population: 100 (1995 M. Krauss). 1,770 including all Saami (2010 census) |
ilg | Garig-Ilgar | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 2003 |
ldd | Luri | Nigeria | No known L1 speakers. In 2002, spoken only by the old chief and his wife (R. Blench) |
tgx | Tagish | Canada | 2 (Krauss 1997). One semi-fluent speaker and one elderly deaf speaker in 2001 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 400 (Krauss 1997) |
tol | Tolowa | United States | 1 (Golla 2007). One elderly semispeaker in 2001 but growing numbers of younger emerging speakers with limited competence (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 (2000 A. Yamamoto). L2 users: 1 (2000) |
kgg | Kusunda | Nepal | 3 (2014 M. Donohue), decreasing. 87 reported in 2001 census, living in Pyuthan, Dang and Tanahun. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 160 |
cjh | Chehalis, Upper | United States | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 2001 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 200 (1977 SIL) |
btn | Ratagnon | Philippines | 2 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 2,000 (1997 SIL) |
mqo | Modole | Indonesia | 2,000 (1983 SIL) |
anh | Nend | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (1991 UBS) |
bon | Bine | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (1987 SIL) |
mqf | Momuna | Indonesia | 2,000 (Wurm 2000) |
kte | Nubri | Nepal | 2,000 (2001 census). 500 monolinguals |
tgo | Sudest | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (1987 SIL), increasing. 400 monolinguals |
jmb | Zumbun | Nigeria | 2,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
juo | Jiba | Nigeria | 2,000 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
swy | Sarua | Chad | 2,000 (1997 SIL) |
sxg | Shixing | China | 1,800 (2000 D. Bradley). 1,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,000 (2000 D. Bradley) |
bpo | Anasi | Indonesia | 2,000 (1993 R. Doriot) |
kzq | Kaike | Nepal | 50 (2011 census), decreasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,000 (2011 A. Regmi) |
tgt | Tagbanwa, Central | Philippines | 2,000 (1985 SIL) |
tgd | Ciwogai | Nigeria | 2,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
wud | Wudu | Togo | 2,000 |
kwt | Kwesten | Indonesia | 2,000 (1987 SIL) |
mpm | Mixtec, Yosondúa | Mexico | 2,000 (2010 SIL). 60 monolinguals |
jqr | Jaqaru | Peru | 740 (Adelaar 2004). 730 Jaqaru, 11 Kawki. Ethnic population: 2,000 (2000 W. Adelaar) |
mov | Mohave | United States | 100 (Golla 2007). 30–35 at Fort Mohave, 35–50 at Colorado River. Ethnic population: 2,000 (Golla 2007) |
xkn | Kayan, Kayan River | Indonesia | 2,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
crt | Chorote, Iyojwa’ja | Argentina | 800 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 2,000 ethnic Chorote [crt] and [crq] (Crevels 2007) |
lau | Laba | Indonesia | 2,000 (1991 SIL) |
tck | Tchitchege | Gabon | 2,000 (2003) |
wuh | Wutunhua | China | 2,000 (1995) |
pbe | Popoloca, Mezontla | Mexico | 2,000 (1993 SIL) |
phk | Phake | India | 2,000 (Bradley 2007) |
buj | Basa-Gurmana | Nigeria | 2,000 (Blench 1987) |
xba | Kamba | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 2,000 (1986 SIL) |
dka | Dakpakha | Bhutan | 2,000 (2011 SIL) |
hup | Hupa | United States | 8 (1998 J. Brook), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,000 (Hinton 2007). L2 users: 30 |
biy | Birhor | India | 2,000 (Van Driem 2007). Nomadic habits make assessment difficult. Some estimates as low as 1,000 (Parkin 1991) |
trq | Triqui, San Martín Itunyoso | Mexico | 2,000 (1983) |
kii | Kitsai | United States | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 1940 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 2,000 (1997 S. DeLancey) |
bcn | Bali | Nigeria | 2,000 (1991 R. Blench) |
puj | Punan Tubu | Indonesia | 2,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
guo | Guayabero | Colombia | 1,000 (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 2,000 (2007 N. López) |
pab | Parecís | Brazil | 2,000 (2008 Administração Executiva Regional Tangara da Serra) |
cco | Chinantec, Comaltepec | Mexico | 2,000 (1990 census). 150 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,000 |
psg | Penang Sign Language | Malaysia | 1,000, decreasing. 150 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,000 |
kil | Kariya | Nigeria | 2,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
mae | Bo-Rukul | Nigeria | 2,000 (Blench, Spriggs, and Connell 1999). 1,000 in each dialect |
usp | Uspanteko | Guatemala | 2,000 (2013 Language Museum) |
ush | Ushojo | Pakistan | 2,000 (1992) |
mdl | Maltese Sign Language | Malta | 200 (2014 Malta Deaf People Association). 200 signers out of 1,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing (2014 Malta Deaf People Association). 2,000 (2014 IMB) |
tuh | Taulil | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (2012 SIL) |
ukh | Ukhwejo | Central African Republic | 2,000 (1996 SIL) |
uiv | Iyive | Cameroon | 1,000 in Cameroon (1996 WT). Population total all countries: 2,000 |
mxm | Meramera | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (1995 SIL). 100 monolinguals |
cle | Chinantec, Lealao | Mexico | 2,000 (1990 census). 500 monolinguals |
gnk | ||Gana | Botswana | 2,000 (2004 R. Cook) |
ckz | Kaqchikel-K’iche’ Mixed Language | Guatemala | 2,000 (1998 SIL) |
cug | Cung | Cameroon | 2,000 (2001 SIL) |
gmd | Mághdì | Nigeria | 2,000 (1992) |
kzy | Kango | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,000 (1998 T. Harvey) |
mia | Miami | United States | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. Ethnic population: 2,000 (1977 SIL). L2 users: A Miami language scholar has acquired L2 fluency and his 2 youngest children are acquiring it as L1 |
gqu | Qau | China | 2,000 (2011 SIL) |
kze | Kosena | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (1987 SIL) |
cpo | Kpeego | Burkina Faso | 2,000 (2012 SIL) |
pmo | Pom | Indonesia | 2,000 (1987 SIL) |
two | Tswapong | Botswana | 2,000 (Andersson and Janson 1997) |
sje | Saami, Pite | Sweden | 20 in Sweden (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 2,000 (1995 M. Krauss) |
mwo | Maewo, Central | Vanuatu | 1,400 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 2,000 (2001) |
khl | Lusi | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (1994 SIL) |
lst | Trinidad and Tobago Sign Language | Trinidad and Tobago | 2,000 (2008 E. Parks) |
huz | Hunzib | Russian Federation | 1,010 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 1,420. Ethnic population: 2,000 |
kov | Kudu-Camo | Nigeria | 42 (1990 M. Bross). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007) |
sge | Segai | Indonesia | 2,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
dba | Bangime | Mali | 2,000 (Blench 2005) |
tmd | Haruai | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (2000 SIL). Many monolinguals |
ppt | Pare | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (1990 UBS) |
mhj | Mogholi | Afghanistan | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 2,000 |
ata | Pele-Ata | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (2007 SIL) |
goe | Gongduk | Bhutan | 2,000 (2006) |
sgk | Sangkong | China | 1,500 (1995 D. Bradley), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,000 |
asy | Asmat, Yaosakor | Indonesia | 2,000 (1991 SIL) |
skd | Miwok, Southern Sierra | United States | 7 (1994 L. Hinton). 2000 census lists 50 Sierra Miwok which may include Northern Sierra [nsq] and Southern Sierra [skd] |
jbe | Judeo-Berber | Israel | 2,000 (1992 B. Podolsky) |
kyj | Karao | Philippines | 2,000 (2011 SIL) |
ycp | Chepya | Laos | 2,000 (Bradley 2007) |
liu | Logorik | Sudan | 2,000 (Welmers 1971) |
nif | Nek | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (2011 SIL), increasing |
yyz | Ayizi | China | 50 (2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 2,000 (Bradley 2007) |
zat | Zapotec, Tabaa | Mexico | 2,000 (1992 SIL) |
zir | Ziriya | Nigeria | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 2,000 |
zhw | Zhoa | Cameroon | 2,000 (Troyer 1995) |
nsq | Miwok, Northern Sierra | United States | No known L1 speakers. 2000 census lists 50 Sierra Miwok which may include Northern Sierra [nsq] and Southern Sierra [skd] |
kxs | Kangjia | China | 1,000 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Bradley 2007) |
nxk | Naga, Koki | Myanmar | 2,000 (2004 SIL) |
nxo | Ndambono | Gabon | 2,000 (Idiata 2007) |
ahm | Aizi, Mobumrin | Côte d’Ivoire | 2,000 (1999 SIL) |
ymd | Muda | China | 2,000 (2007), decreasing |
ngx | Nggwahyi | Nigeria | 2,000 (1995) |
alr | Alutor | Russian Federation | 25 (2010 census), decreasing. Some monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,000 (1997 M. Krauss) |
duf | Drubea | New Caledonia | 2,000 (1996 census), decreasing. Over a third live outside the traditional area, mostly in greater Nouméa |
yne | Lang’e | China | 2,000 (2007) |
yby | Yaweyuha | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (1991 SIL) |
dym | Dogon, Yanda Dom | Mali | 2,000 (Blench 2005) |
ysg | Sonaga | China | 2,000 (2009 SIL) |
ley | Lemolang | Indonesia | 2,000 (Vail 1991), decreasing |
nuo | Nguôn | Viet Nam | 1,000 (1995 census). Ethnic population: 2,000 (Bradley 2007) |
kes | Kugbo | Nigeria | 2,000 (1973 SIL) |
zpi | Zapotec, Santa María Quiegolani | Mexico | 2,000 (2000 census) |
onr | One, Northern | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (2000 M. Crowther). Ethnic population: 2,000 |
let | Amio-Gelimi | Papua New Guinea | 2,000 (2000 census) |
enr | Emem | Indonesia | 2,000 (2005 SIL). Some elderly monolinguals |
qui | Quileute | United States | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 1999 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 500 (Golla 2007). L2 users: 3 or 4 users in their fifties have a limited L2 command of some vocabulary (Golla 2007) |
bjf | Barzani Jewish Neo-Aramaic | Israel | 20 (2004 H. Mutzafi). In 1951, it was spoken among the 8 Jewish families of Bijil, a village in Iraqi Kurdistan. (1998 H. Mutzafi). Speaker who died in 1998 was over 80. Last Bijil dialect speaker died in 1998 |
bqd | Bung | Cameroon | 3 (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007). Nearly extinct in 1998 (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007) |
lhs | Mlahsö | Syria | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 1998 |
laz | Aribwatsa | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1997 (Wurm 2007) |
ysr | Yupik, Sirenik | Russian Federation | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1997 (Dorais 2010) |
win | Ho-Chunk | United States | 250 (Golla 2007). 230 reported in 1997 (1997 V. Zeps). Ethnic population: 1,650 (2000 census) |
jui | Ngadjuri | Australia | No known L1 speakers. No speakers in 1996 (AUSTLANG census) |
iow | Iowa-Oto | United States | No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speakers of Iowa and Oto died in 1996 (1997 J. GoodTracks). Ethnic population: 1,150 (Golla 2007). L2 users: 20 L2 learners, none fluent |
nha | Nhanda | Australia | In 1995, a few speakers were reported. Some still survive (Wurm 2007) |
ure | Uru | Bolivia | 2 (Adelaar 2004). There are 3 groups of Uru origin: Chipaya, Iru Itu, Murato. Of these only Chipaya have conserved the language. The 1994 census has surprisingly shown that 59 of the 142 Iru Itu contended to know the language, which in reality is spoken by a few elders (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 590 (Crevels 2007). 450 Murato, 140 Iru Itu |
anb | Andoa | Peru | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker died in 1993 |
aaq | Abenaki, Eastern | United States | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1993 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 90 (2000 census). Total Abenaki in the United States |
uby | Ubykh | Turkey | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1992 |
pno | Panobo | Peru | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1991 |
huk | Hulung | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007). Spoken by fewer than 10 speakers in 1991, but now probably extinct (Wurm 2007) |
vka | Kariyarra | Australia | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 1991. Some people still know some words (Wurm 2007) |
yiy | Yir Yoront | Australia | 15 (1991 B. Sommer). Fewer than the 15 reported in 1991 (Wurm 2007). L2 users: Some L2 speakers |
krk | Kerek | Russian Federation | No known L1 speakers (Salminen 2007). 3 elderly speakers in 1991 (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 4 (2010 census) |
yss | Yessan-Mayo | Papua New Guinea | 1,990 (2000 census). 993 Yawu dialect (2000 census) |
jna | Jangshung | India | 1,990 (1998 survey) |
opt | Opata | Mexico | No known L1 speakers. Last speakers previously reportedly died about 1930. Considered extinct but 1990 census lists 12 speakers (Adelaar 2007) |
sjt | Saami, Ter | Russian Federation | 350 (2010 census). Census includes Kildin Saami [sjd] and Skolt Saami [sms]. 6 elderly speakers in the early 1990s (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 1,770 (2010 census). 1,770 includes all Saami |
sih | Sîshëë | New Caledonia | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker died in the 1990s. Ethnic population: 19 (2009 census) |
tcl | Taman | Myanmar | No known L1 speakers. Last Taman speaker died in 1990s. Descendants intermarried and now speak other languages |
yuk | Yuki | United States | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died around 1990 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,200 (2000 A. Yamamoto) |
pmw | Miwok, Plains | United States | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the late 1990s (Golla 2007) |
cah | Cahuarano | Peru | No known L1 speakers (2012 SIL). Last speaker died in the late 1980s or early 1990s |
ggk | Kungarakany | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1989 |
sgu | Salas | Indonesia | 50 (1989 SIL). Likely less than the 50 reported in 1989 (Wurm 2007) |
kzl | Kayeli | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007). Last speaker of Liliali dialect died in 1989 (Wurm 2007) |
xas | Kamas | Russian Federation | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 1989 (Salminen 2007) |
jur | Jurúna | Brazil | 280 (Moore 2006). 1 speaker left in the Terra Indígena Paquiçamba in 1989. Ethnic population: 360 (2006 FUNASA). 35 ethnic group members in the Tierra Indígena Paquiçamba (Crevels 2007) |
nok | Nooksack | United States | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died about 1988. Ethnic population: 1,600 (1997 B. Galloway) |
xeg | ||Xegwi | South Africa | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker died in 1988 |
cup | Cupeño | United States | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1987 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 20 (2000 census) |
hti | Hoti | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007). 10 elderly speakers in 1987, but now probably extinct (Wurm 2007) |
yxl | Yardliyawarra | Australia | 2 (Hercus and Austin 2004). 2 speakers in 1987 (Hercus and Austin 2004) |
ibu | Ibu | Indonesia | 35 (Voorhoeve and Visser 1987). In 1987, there were a few elderly speakers but it is now probably extinct (Wurm 2007). Ethnic population: 50 (1984) |
grz | Guramalum | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers. 3–4 speakers in 1987. Now probably extinct |
jay | Yan-nhangu | Australia | 40 (Black 1983). Speaker number decreasing since 40 in 1983 (Wurm 2007) |
tuu | Tututni | United States | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker died in 1983 (Golla 2007) |
dix | Dixon Reef | Vanuatu | 50 (1982 SIL). Likely fewer than the 50 reported in 1982 (Wurm 2007). Ethnic population: 60. 80% of the ethnic group speaks Dixon Reef |
wik | Wikalkan | Australia | 86 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Fewer than the 86 reported in 1981 (Wurm 2007) |
lgb | Laghu | Solomon Islands | 3 (Wurm 2007). In 1981, 5 speakers were reported (Wurm 2007) |
dyy | Dyaabugay | Australia | 29 (2006 census). Only 3 speakers in 1981 (Wurm 2007) |
wih | Wik-Me’anha | Australia | 12 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Fewer than the 12 reported in 1981 (Wurm 2007) |
wij | Wik-Iiyanh | Australia | 40 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Fewer than the 40 reported in 1981 (Wurm 2007) |
wig | Wik-Ngathana | Australia | 130 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Fewer than the 126 reported in 1981 (Wurm 2007) |
twa | Twana | United States | No known L1 speakers. The last fluent speaker died in 1980 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 350 (1977 SIL) |
vis | Vishavan | India | 150 (Shashi and Shri 1994). Disappearing. Many died in the 1980s from a smallpox epidemic |
ksk | Kansa | United States | No known L1 speakers. No fluent speakers since the early 1980s; 12 people claim to know Kansa (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,700 (Golla 2007) |
gww | Kwini | Australia | 50 (Black 1983). Number of speakers has seriously dropped since 1979 (Wurm 2007) |
dsn | Dusner | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers. There were 6 elderly speakers in 1978 (Wurm 2007) |
gdm | Laal | Chad | 750 (2000). Damtar village had its own dialect called Laabe with 3 speakers left in 1977 |
yga | Malyangapa | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Last known speaker, Laurie Quayle, died in 1976 |
uky | Kuuk-Yak | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Estimated 40 speakers in 1975, but the date of last speaker’s death unknown |
hom | Homa | South Sudan | No known L1 speakers. No remaining speakers as of 1975 |
glv | Manx | Isle of Man | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. L2 users: Several hundred who mainly learned it as adults. Last L1 native speaker died in 1974 |
vms | Moksela | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1974 |
atm | Ata | Philippines | 2 (Wurm 2000). In 1973, only a few families of speakers were reported. Probably extinct (Wurm 2007) |
wbt | Wanman | Australia | 20 (1973 SIL). Considerably fewer than the 20 reported in 1973 (Wurm 2007) |
csz | Coos | United States | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1972 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 150 (Golla 2007) |
aew | Ambakich | Papua New Guinea | 770 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,970 (2003 SIL) |
sis | Siuslaw | United States | No known L1 speakers. No speakers by the 1970s (Golla 2007). No speakers of Siuslaw for many years (1998 M. Kinkade). Ethnic population: 100 (Golla 2007) |
til | Tillamook | United States | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in 1970 |
wua | Wikngenchera | Australia | 50 (Oates and Oates 1970). Fewer than the 50 reported in 1970 (Wurm 2007) |
gko | Kok-Nar | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in the early 1970s |
ona | Ona | Argentina | No known L1 speakers (Crevels 2007). The ethnic group disintegrated by early 20th century; last speakers died in the 1970s (Crevels 2007) |
teb | Tetete | Ecuador | No known L1 speakers. Only 3 ethnic group members reported in 1969 (SIL) |
rnr | Nari Nari | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Date of the last speaker’s death is unknown. Two speakers, Jack Wise and Mary Moore, provided language information in 1965 and 1967 |
ncz | Natchez | United States | 6 (2011 H. Fields). Last speaker died in 1965 (Golla 2007) |
wkw | Wakawaka | Australia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007). Last native speaker of Duunidjawu dialect died in 1965 (Wurm 2007). L2 users: 2 (Wurm 2007) |
boi | Barbareño | United States | No known L1 speakers (Golla 2007), but emerging L2 speakers. Last speaker died in 1965 (Golla 2007) |
wiy | Wiyot | United States | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1962 (1975 K. Teeter). Ethnic population: 450 (2000 A. Yamamoto) |
pef | Pomo, Northeastern | United States | No known L1 speakers. Last fluent speaker died in 1961 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1 (Golla 2007) |
ktw | Kato | United States | No known L1 speakers (Golla 2007). The last speaker died in the 1960s. A few have fragmentary memories of the language (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 92 (1982 SIL) |
sln | Salinan | United States | No known L1 speakers. Last speakers died in the early 1960s (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 200 (1997 K. Turner) |
kej | Kadar | India | 1,960 (2004 survey), decreasing |
gce | Galice | United States | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in the 1960s (Golla 2007) |
snv | Sa’ban | Malaysia | 1,110 in Malaysia (2000). Population total all countries: 1,960 |
chc | Catawba | United States | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. Ethnic population: 500 (1977 SIL). The last speaker died before 1960 |
vot | Vod | Russian Federation | 68 (2010 census). Last speakers of East Vod dialect died in the 1960s. Ethnic population: 73 |
yly | Nyelâyu | New Caledonia | 1,960 (2009 census) |
tva | Vaghua | Solomon Islands | 1,960 (1999 SIL) |
mbe | Molale | United States | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1958 (Golla 2007) |
jor | Jorá | Bolivia | No known L1 speakers (Crevels 2007). 5 speakers in 1955 (Crevels 2007) |
iff | Ifo | Vanuatu | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1954 |
scs | Slavey, North | Canada | 230 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 1,950 (Golla 2007). Bearlake dialect: 1,070. Hare dialect: 710. Mountain dialect: 170 (Golla 2007) |
tun | Tunica | United States | No known L1 speakers (Golla 2007). Became extinct after 1950 (Golla 2007) |
awx | Awara | Papua New Guinea | 1,900 (2011 SIL), increasing. 670 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,950 |
cid | Chimariko | United States | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died around 1950 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: No ethnic group members left (1997 K. Turner) |
mfw | Mulaha | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers. Extinct since the 1950s (Wurm 2007) |
dby | Dibiyaso | Papua New Guinea | 1,950 (2000 census) |
mvb | Mattole | United States | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1950s |
kyl | Kalapuya | United States | No known L1 speakers. The last speaker (Santiam dialect) died in the 1950s (Golla 2007) |
ctm | Chitimacha | United States | No known L1 speakers. Last speaker died in 1940 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 300 (1977 SIL) |
pue | Puelche | Argentina | No known L1 speakers. The last L1 speaker was Trruúlmani, a woman who died in 1934 |
nwo | Nauo | Australia | No known L1 speakers. There were two potential speakers in the 1920s |
tae | Tariana | Brazil | 100 in Brazil (Aikhenvald 1996). Ethnic population: 1,910 (2002 ISA) |
kyh | Karok | United States | 12 (Golla 2007). 30 have some L2 fluency (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 340 (2000 census). 1,900 (2000 A. Yamamoto) |
adu | Aduge | Nigeria | 1,900 (Crozier and Blench 1992) |
coo | Comox | Canada | 36 (FPCC 2014). 710 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,900 (FPCC 2014) |
mhn | Mócheno | Italy | 1,900 (1992 R. Zamponi). 400 Fierozzo, 1,000 Palú, 460 Gereut |
vao | Vao | Vanuatu | 1,900 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
slc | Sáliba | Colombia | 1,300 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Population total all countries: 1,550. Ethnic population: 1,900 (2004 DNP) |
erg | Sie | Vanuatu | 1,900 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
guv | Gey | Cameroon | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,900 (1982 SIL) |
uro | Ura | Papua New Guinea | 1,900 (1991 SIL) |
gwi | Gwich’in | Canada | 370 in Canada (2011 census). Population total all countries: 670. Ethnic population: 1,900 (Krauss 2007) |
kvd | Kui | Indonesia | 1,900. Ethnic population: 1,900 |
lgu | Longgu | Solomon Islands | 1,890 (1999 SIL) |
bsn | Barasana-Eduria | Colombia | 1,890 (1993 census) |
xtu | Mixtec, Cuyamecalco | Mexico | 1,880 (2000 INALI). 70 monolinguals in San Miguel |
pir | Piratapuyo | Brazil | 1,430 in Brazil (2005 FOIRN). Population total all countries: 1,880 |
gao | Gants | Papua New Guinea | 1,880 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
tqu | Touo | Solomon Islands | 1,870 (1999 census) |
khv | Khvarshi | Russian Federation | 1,740 (2010 census). 1,000 Inxokvari speakers (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 1,870 (2002 census) |
fwa | Fwâi | New Caledonia | 1,860 (2009 census), increasing. 30% live in greater Nouméa |
klf | Kendeje | Chad | 1,860 (2000) |
mbp | Malayo | Colombia | 1,850 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 1,850 (Crevels 2007) |
bcb | Bainouk-Samik | Senegal | 1,850 (2006) |
mij | Mungbam | Cameroon | 1,850 (Good et al. 2011) |
sob | Sobei | Indonesia | 1,000 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 1,850 (2000 D. Tryon) |
cnt | Chinantec, Tepetotutla | Mexico | 1,850 (2000 INALI) |
dia | Dia | Papua New Guinea | 1,840 (2003 SIL) |
ncf | Notsi | Papua New Guinea | 1,840 (2000 census) |
lcs | Lisabata-Nuniali | Indonesia | 1,830 (1982) |
pcb | Pear | Cambodia | 1,670 (2011). Ethnic population: 1,830 (2008 census) |
mzu | Inapang | Papua New Guinea | 1,830 (2007) |
tpj | Ñandeva | Paraguay | 110 in Paraguay (Crevels 2007), decreasing. Population total all countries: 360. Ethnic population: 1,830 (Crevels 2007) |
cdn | Chaudangsi | India | 1,830 (2000 USCWM). 0 monolinguals |
mwf | Murrinh-Patha | Australia | 1,830 (2006 census) |
twf | Tiwa, Northern | United States | 1,070 (Ichihashi-Nakayama, Yumitani, and Yamamoto 2007), decreasing. 998 Taos, 66 Picuris speakers (Ichihashi-Nakayama 2007). Picuris spoken by nearly all 230 members of the Picuris Pueblo. 800 Taos speakers out of 1,600 in the pueblo (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,830 (Golla 2007) |
zeg | Zenag | Papua New Guinea | 1,820 (1979 census) |
xer | Xerénte | Brazil | 1,810 (2000 ISA). Ethnic population: 1,810 (Moore 2006) |
cly | Chatino, Eastern Highland | Mexico | 1,800 (2000 INALI) |
vay | Wayu | Nepal | 1,520 (2011 census), decreasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,800 (2001 census) |
mlv | Mwotlap | Vanuatu | 1,800 (2007 A. François), increasing |
ycn | Yucuna | Colombia | 1,800 (2001 SIL). 10 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,800 |
auc | Waorani | Ecuador | 1,650 (2004). Ethnic population: 1,800 (2012 SIL) |
ceg | Chamacoco | Paraguay | 1,600 (Fabre 2007). Ethnic population: 1,800 |
vmm | Mixtec, Mitlatongo | Mexico | 1,800 (2011 SIL) |
bvo | Bolgo | Chad | 1,800 (1993 census) |
grm | Kota Marudu Talantang | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 1,800 (2000) |
thw | Thudam | Nepal | 1,800 (2000) |
nis | Nimi | Papua New Guinea | 1,700 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 1,800 |
jct | Krimchak | Ukraine | 200 (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 1,800 (Salminen 2007). 1,200 ethnic Krimchak in the Crimea, 600 elsewhere (Salminen 2007) |
cap | Chipaya | Bolivia | 1,200 (1995), increasing. 60 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,800 |
nlu | Nchumbulu | Ghana | 1,800 (2003 SIL) |
srl | Isirawa | Indonesia | 1,800 (Wurm 2000) |
ams | Amami-Oshima, Southern | Japan | 1,800 (2004) |
tnc | Tanimuca-Retuarã | Colombia | 300 (1976 SIL). 180 Tanimuca. Retuarã more monolingual than Tanimuca. Ethnic population: 1,800 (Crevels 2007) |
njj | Njen | Cameroon | 1,800 (2002 SIL) |
wbw | Woi | Indonesia | 1,800 (2012 Y. Sawaki) |
don | Toura | Papua New Guinea | 1,800 (2007 SIL) |
itz | Itza’ | Guatemala | 12 (1986 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,800 (2001) |
low | Lobu, Tampias | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 1,800 (1985 SIL) |
ali | Amaimon | Papua New Guinea | 1,780 (2003 SIL) |
lvk | Lavukaleve | Solomon Islands | 1,780 (1999 SIL), decreasing |
sjd | Saami, Kildin | Russian Federation | 350 (2010 census). Census includes Skolt Saami [sms] and Ter Saami [sjt]. Ethnic population: 1,770 (2010 census). Number includes all Saami |
ply | Bolyu | China | 500 (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 1,770 (Bradley 2007) |
blp | Blablanga | Solomon Islands | 1,770 (1999 SIL) |
jee | Jerung | Nepal | 1,760 (2011 census) |
leq | Lembena | Papua New Guinea | 1,760 (2000 census), increasing. 750 monolinguals |
nho | Takuu | Papua New Guinea | 1,750 (2003 SIL), decreasing. 350 monolinguals |
bmh | Kein | Papua New Guinea | 1,750 (2000 census) |
ssz | Sengseng | Papua New Guinea | 1,750 (2003 SIL) |
tiw | Tiwi | Australia | 1,740 (2006 census) |
van | Valman | Papua New Guinea | 1,740 (2003 SIL) |
tsx | Mubami | Papua New Guinea | 1,730 (2002 SIL) |
sib | Sebop | Malaysia | 1,730 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
ctl | Chinantec, Tlacoatzintepec | Mexico | 1,720 (2000 INALI). 550 monolinguals |
kbk | Koiari, Grass | Papua New Guinea | 1,700 (Wurm 2000). 170 monolinguals |
rmm | Roma | Indonesia | 1,700 (1991 SIL) |
apf | Agta, Pahanan | Philippines | 1,700 (2009 J. Lobel), increasing |
jal | Yalahatan | Indonesia | 1,700 (2004 SIL) |
mpl | Watut, Middle | Papua New Guinea | 1,700 (2012 SIL) |
bzb | Andio | Indonesia | 1,700 (Busenitz 1991) |
mvr | Marau | Indonesia | 1,700 (1987 SIL) |
llm | Lasalimu | Indonesia | 1,700 (1999 SIL) |
ptp | Patep | Papua New Guinea | 1,700 (2003 SIL) |
can | Chambri | Papua New Guinea | 1,700 (1991) |
yuw | Yau | Papua New Guinea | 1,700 (1991 SIL) |
bnb | Bookan | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 1,700 (2000 SIL) |
yag | Yámana | Chile | 1 in Chile (2013 Y. Meroz). One elderly speaker in Ukika, 85 years old (2013 Y. Meroz). Ethnic population: 1,690 (2002 census) |
piu | Pintupi-Luritja | Australia | 1,690 (2006 census). 1,520 monolinguals |
kbv | Dera | Indonesia | 1,000 in Indonesia (1987 SIL). Population total all countries: 1,690 |
has | Haisla | Canada | 240 (FPCC 2014). 21 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,680 (FPCC 2014). L2 users: A few fluent L2 speakers |
etr | Edolo | Papua New Guinea | 1,670 (2000 census). 1,000 monolinguals |
ekl | Kol | Bangladesh | 1,660 (2012 SIL) |
jhi | Jehai | Malaysia | 1,000 in Malaysia (2006). Ethnic population: 1,660 (2008 JHEOA) |
aly | Alyawarr | Australia | 1,660 (2006 census) |
piv | Vaeakau-Taumako | Solomon Islands | 1,660 (1999 SIL) |
blc | Bella Coola | Canada | 17 (FPCC 2014). 510 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,660 (FPCC 2014). L2 users: There are a few L2 speakers, all literate |
abc | Ayta, Ambala | Philippines | 1,660 (1986 SIL) |
noc | Nuk | Papua New Guinea | 900 (2006 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,650 |
elk | Elkei | Papua New Guinea | 1,640 (2000 census) |
dju | Kapriman | Papua New Guinea | 1,640 (2003 SIL) |
woe | Woleaian | Micronesia | 1,630 (1987 census) |
kbc | Kadiwéu | Brazil | 1,590 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 1,630 (2006 FUNASA) |
woy | Weyto | Ethiopia | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,630. 1,520 (93%) speak Amharic as L1 |
bwb | Namosi-Naitasiri-Serua | Fiji | 1,630 (2000) |
tud | Tuxá | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,630 (1999) |
nwm | Nyamusa-Molo | South Sudan | 1,630 (2011 R. Abraham) |
nxx | Nafri | Indonesia | 1,630 (1975 SIL) |
lmv | Lomaiviti | Fiji | 1,630 (2000) |
nlz | Nalögo | Solomon Islands | 1,620 (2007 census), increasing |
kyz | Kayabí | Brazil | 1,000 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 1,620 (2006 FUNASA) |
hug | Huachipaeri | Peru | 310 (2000). Ethnic population: 1,620 (Crevels 2007). Includes Amarakaeri [amr] |
amr | Amarakaeri | Peru | 500 (1987 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,620 (Crevels 2007). Includes Huachipaeri [hug] |
woc | Wogeo | Papua New Guinea | 1,620 (2003 SIL) |
tqt | Totonac, Ozumatlán | Mexico | 1,610 (2000 census), decreasing |
juw | Wãpha | Nigeria | 1,610 (2000) |
idi | Idi | Papua New Guinea | 1,610 (2000 census). 780 Idi, 800 Tame |
tlx | Khehek | Papua New Guinea | 1,600 (1991 SIL) |
ury | Orya | Indonesia | 1,600 (1985 P. Fields). 900 in Unurum-Guay, 100 in Bonggo subdistrict, 600 in Lereh subdistrict. 0 monolinguals. L2 users: Some store owners and police have learned Orya |
nib | Nakame | Papua New Guinea | 980 (1980 census). Ethnic population: 1,600 |
mwi | Ninde | Vanuatu | 1,100 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 1,600 |
lbu | Labu | Papua New Guinea | Ethnic population: 1,600 |
ykg | Yukaghir, Northern | Russian Federation | 370 (2010 census). Census includes Southern Yukaghir [yux]. Ethnic population: 1,600 (2010 census). Census includes Southern Yukaghir [yux] |
skk | Sok | Laos | 1,600 (1981) |
clh | Chilisso | Pakistan | 1,000 (1992 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,600 |
lwh | Lachi, White | Viet Nam | 1,600 (Liang Min 1990). 300 households |
aak | Ankave | Papua New Guinea | 1,600 (1987 SIL) |
kph | Kplang | Ghana | 1,600 (2003 GILLBT) |
yux | Yukaghir, Southern | Russian Federation | 370 (2010 census). Census includes Northern Yukaghir [ykg]. Ethnic population: 1,600. Census includes Southern Yukaghir [yux] |
rmp | Rempi | Papua New Guinea | 1,590 (2003 SIL) |
xbw | Kambiwá | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,580 (1999) |
ymp | Yamap | Papua New Guinea | 1,580 (2000 census) |
irx | Kamberau | Indonesia | 1,570 (1993 R. Doriot) |
gmb | Gula’alaa | Solomon Islands | 1,570 (1999 SIL) |
meb | Ikobi | Papua New Guinea | 1,570 (2009 SIL) |
dah | Gwahatike | Papua New Guinea | 1,570 (2003 SIL) |
yaa | Yaminahua | Peru | 750 in Peru (2003 SIL). 400 Yaminahua (1998 SIL), 150 Chitonahua. Population total all countries: 1,570 |
bea | Beaver | Canada | 160 (FPCC 2014). 450 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,560 (FPCC 2014) |
pre | Principense | São Tomé e Príncipe | 200 (1999 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,560 |
tcx | Toda | India | 1,560 (2001 census) |
qup | Quechua, Southern Pastaza | Peru | 1,550 (2000). 310 monolinguals |
caz | Canichana | Bolivia | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,550 (2001 DNPI) |
nuz | Nahuatl, Tlamacazapa | Mexico | 1,550 (1990 census). 10 monolinguals |
plu | Palikúr | Brazil | 1,290 in Brazil (2010 IEPE). Population total all countries: 1,540 |
amp | Alamblak | Papua New Guinea | 1,530 (2000 census) |
bwf | Boselewa | Papua New Guinea | 610 (1999 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,530 |
apn | Apinayé | Brazil | 1,260 (2003 FUNASA). Ethnic population: 1,530 (2006 FUNASA) |
sew | Sewa Bay | Papua New Guinea | 1,520 (1972 census). 300 monolinguals |
tme | Tremembé | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,510 (1999) |
pzn | Naga, Para | Myanmar | 1,500 (2004) |
maq | Mazatec, Chiquihuitlán | Mexico | 1,500 (2000 INALI). 340 monolinguals |
zbc | Berawan, Central | Malaysia | 1,500 (2010 SIL) |
qun | Quinault | United States | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,500 (1977 SIL). L2 users: Up to 6 L2 speakers in their 50s have limited knowledge of vocabulary (Golla 2007) |
nec | Nedebang | Indonesia | 1,500 |
wbb | Wabo | Indonesia | 1,500 (1987 SIL) |
ybo | Yabong | Papua New Guinea | 1,500 (2000 census) |
hih | Pamosu | Papua New Guinea | 1,500 (2000 SIL) |
bzp | Kemberano | Indonesia | 1,500 (1987 SIL) |
kmd | Kalinga, Majukayang | Philippines | 1,500 (1990 SIL), increasing. L2 users: Used by those intermarrying with local speakers |
bvz | Bauzi | Indonesia | 1,500 (1991 SIL). 1,350 monolinguals |
mkj | Mokilese | Micronesia | 1,050 in Micronesia (1979 B. Bender). Fewer than 500 on Mokil Atoll. Population total all countries: 1,500 |
gak | Gamkonora | Indonesia | 1,500 (Voorhoeve and Visser 1987) |
kvm | Kendem | Cameroon | 1,500 (2001 SIL) |
hoe | Horom | Nigeria | 1,500 (1998 R. Blench) |
scv | Sheni | Nigeria | 6 (2004 R. Blench). Ethnic population: 1,500 |
xkd | Kayan, Mendalam | Indonesia | 1,500 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
yuc | Yuchi | United States | 5 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,500 (Golla 2007) |
zpx | Zapotec, San Baltazar Loxicha | Mexico | 1,500 (1990 census). 20 monolinguals |
nbt | Na | India | 1,500 |
xku | Kaamba | Congo | 1,500 (2007 census) |
fkv | Finnish, Kven | Norway | 1,500 (Laakso 2013) |
nxl | Nuaulu, South | Indonesia | 1,500 (1995 SIL) |
cbr | Cashibo-Cacataibo | Peru | 1,150 (Crevels 2007). Some women over 50 monolingual. Ethnic population: 1,500 (Crevels 2007) |
bgb | Bobongko | Indonesia | 1,500 (Mead 2001). 1,100 in Lembanato and 400 in Tumbulawa |
mca | Maka | Paraguay | 1,500 (2000 A. Chemhey). 600 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,500 (2000) |
bly | Notre | Benin | 1,500 (2002 SIL) |
duo | Agta, Dupaninan | Philippines | 1,200 (1986 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,500 (2007 L. Reid) |
tlo | Talodi | Sudan | 1,500 (1989) |
agz | Agta, Mt. Iriga | Philippines | 1,500 (1979 SIL) |
fut | Futuna-Aniwa | Vanuatu | 1,500 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
yph | Phupha | China | 1,300 (2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 1,500 |
dkk | Dakka | Indonesia | 1,500 (Strømme 1987) |
cbo | Izora | Nigeria | 1,500 (Blench 2003) |
cbg | Chimila | Colombia | 350 (2009 T. Malone), increasing. Ethnic population: 1,500 (2009 T. Malone) |
cob | Chicomuceltec | Mexico | No known L1 speakers in Mexico. Ethnic population: 1,500 |
pla | Miani | Papua New Guinea | 1,500 (1987 SIL) |
ude | Udihe | Russian Federation | 100 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 1,500 (2010 census) |
ymq | Muji, Qila | China | 1,500 (2008), decreasing. Ethnic population: 1,500 |
tgf | Chalikha | Bhutan | 1,500 (2011 SIL) |
vko | Kodeoha | Indonesia | 1,500 (Mead 1999) |
pax | Pankararé | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,500 |
zik | Zimakani | Papua New Guinea | 1,500 (1990 UBS) |
hpo | Hpon | Myanmar | No known L1 speakers (Bradley 2007), decreasing. Southern dialect extinct; northern dialect moribund; some older people remember lexical items but none can speak it (Bradley 2007). Ethnic population: 1,500 (Bradley 2007) |
thm | Aheu | Thailand | 450 in Thailand (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 700. Ethnic population: 1,500 (Bradley 2007) |
dbf | Edopi | Indonesia | 1,500 (2012 SIL) |
skc | Ma Manda | Papua New Guinea | 1,500 (2011 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,500 |
pnu | Bunu, Jiongnai | China | 1,080 (1999 Mao Zongwu). 270 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,500 (Bradley 2007) |
mpz | Mpi | Thailand | 900 (Nahhas 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 1,500 (Nahhas 2007) |
mqp | Manipa | Indonesia | 1,500 (Voorhoeve and Collins 1981) |
was | Washo | United States | 10 (1998 J. Brook). Several dozen fully fluent speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,500 (Golla 2007). L2 users: A number of children and young adults have acquired moderate L2 fluency (Golla 2007) |
atk | Ati | Philippines | 1,500 (1980 SIL) |
yir | Awyu, North | Indonesia | 1,500 (1987 SIL) |
myp | Pirahã | Brazil | 360 (2000 ISA). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 1,500 (1995 SIL). Pirahã is a small group, Múra much larger |
jeu | Jonkor Bourmataguil | Chad | 1,500 (1993 SIL) |
vmg | Lungalunga | Papua New Guinea | 600 (2000). Ethnic population: 1,500 |
ola | Walungge | Nepal | 1,500 in Nepal (2001 census), decreasing. 1,200 in the original language area. High language loss among those who have left the language area |
aio | Aiton | India | 1,500 (Morey 2006) |
kqc | Doromu-Koki | Papua New Guinea | 1,500 (2006 SIL). Half in language area and half in Port Moresby. Ethnic population: 1,500 |
jkr | Koro | India | 1,500 (2011) |
eno | Enggano | Indonesia | 1,500 (2000 census), decreasing |
kof | Kubi | Nigeria | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,500 (1995 CAPRO) |
thh | Tarahumara, Northern | Mexico | 1 (1998 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,500 (1993 SIL) |
lmh | Mugali | Nepal | 1,500 (2010 I. Rai), decreasing. Very few monolinguals |
bxs | Busam | Cameroon | 1,490 (2000) |
xmb | Mbonga | Cameroon | 1,490 (2000) |
mtk | Mbo’ | Cameroon | 1,490 (2000) |
kxh | Karo | Ethiopia | 1,480 (2007 census) |
bcu | Awad Bing | Papua New Guinea | 1,450 (2000 SIL) |
wsu | Wasu | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,450 |
kva | Bagvalal | Russian Federation | 1,450 (2010 census) |
mwb | Juwal | Papua New Guinea | 1,440 (2000 census) |
cin | Cinta Larga | Brazil | 1,300 (Moore 2006). Nearly all are monolingual. Ethnic population: 1,440 (2006 FUNASA) |
gnm | Ginuman | Papua New Guinea | 1,440 (2000 census) |
rhp | Yahang | Papua New Guinea | 1,430 (2003 SIL). 1,120 in area, 66 outside |
tij | Tilung | Nepal | 1,420 (2011 census), decreasing |
rgk | Rangkas | India | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,010 (2000). 1,420 all countries |
guq | Aché | Paraguay | 1,000 (2006 census). 50 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,420 |
sek | Sekani | Canada | 30 (FPCC 2014). 240 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,410 (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0 (Golla 2007) |
gcn | Gaina | Papua New Guinea | 1,410 (Dutton 1971). 1,000 in Bareji, 130 in Gaina |
tce | Tutchone, Southern | Canada | 140 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 1,400 (Golla 2007) |
vmx | Mixtec, Tamazola | Mexico | 1,400 (2000 INALI). 30 monolinguals |
ess | Yupik, Central Siberian | United States | 1,000 in United States (Dorais 2010). Population total all countries: 1,200. Ethnic population: 1,400 (Dorais 2010) |
xns | Kanashi | India | 1,400 (Chauhan 2002) |
rak | Tulu-Bohuai | Papua New Guinea | 1,400 (1982 SIL) |
aku | Akum | Cameroon | 1,400 in Cameroon (2002 SIL) |
ilu | Ili’uun | Indonesia | 1,400 (1990 SIL) |
mti | Maiwa | Papua New Guinea | 1,400 (1998 SIL), increasing |
icl | Icelandic Sign Language | Iceland | 300 (2010 The Ministry of Education, Science and Culture). 250 (2014 EUD). 1,400 (2014 IMB) |
mvk | Mekmek | Papua New Guinea | 1,400 (2000 census) |
xpq | Mohegan-Pequot | United States | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,400 ethnic population of Mohegan-Pequot and Narragansett [xnt] (1977 SIL) |
fau | Fayu | Indonesia | 1,400 (2012 SIL) |
ivb | Ibatan | Philippines | 1,240 (2007 NCIP). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,400 (2008 SIL) |
mpt | Mian | Papua New Guinea | 1,400 (2000 census) |
big | Biangai | Papua New Guinea | 1,400 (1991 SIL). 700 monolinguals |
sps | Saposa | Papua New Guinea | 1,400 (1998 SIL) |
ngy | Tibea | Cameroon | 1,400 (1992 SIL) |
keg | Tese | Sudan | 1,400 (Welmers 1971) |
naz | Nahuatl, Coatepec | Mexico | 1,400 (1990 census). 15 monolinguals |
bdg | Bonggi | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 1,400 (1990 UBS) |
xnt | Narragansett | United States | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,400 ethnic population of Narragansett and Mohegan-Pequot [xpq] (1977 SIL) |
wnu | Usan | Papua New Guinea | 1,400 (1991 SIL) |
zpq | Zapotec, Zoogocho | Mexico | 1,000 in Mexico (1991 SIL). Population total all countries: 1,400 |
urg | Urigina | Papua New Guinea | 1,400 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
txo | Toto | India | 1,400 (2012 SIL) |
kfe | Kota | India | 930 (2001 census). Ethnic population: 1,400 |
kfw | Naga, Kharam | India | 1,400 (2000 SIL) |
gnz | Ganzi | Central African Republic | 1,400 (1996) |
bor | Borôro | Brazil | 1,390 in Brazil (2007 ISA). Population total all countries: 1,392 |
tpk | Tupinikin | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,390 |
ped | Mala | Papua New Guinea | 1,390 (2003 SIL) |
bch | Bariai | Papua New Guinea | 1,380 (1998 SIL) |
ywa | Kalou | Papua New Guinea | 1,370 (2003 SIL) |
pkr | Kurumba, Attapady | India | 1,370 (1991 census) |
puw | Puluwatese | Micronesia | 1,360 (1989 census) |
pei | Chichimeco-Jonaz | Mexico | 1,360 (2000 INALI) |
bxh | Buhutu | Papua New Guinea | 1,350 (2003 SIL), increasing. 270 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,350 |
mii | Mixtec, Chigmecatitlán | Mexico | 1,350 (2010 INEGI). 160 monolinguals (2010 INEGI) |
mds | Maria | Papua New Guinea | 1,350 (2000 census) |
mrm | Mwerlap | Vanuatu | 1,350 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
atw | Atsugewi | United States | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 200 (1977 SIL). 1,350 with Achumawi (2000 A. Yamamoto) |
fag | Finongan | Papua New Guinea | 1,300 (2002 SIL). 40 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,350 |
saa | Saba | Chad | 1,340 (2000) |
mrv | Mangareva | French Polynesia | 600 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 1,340. On Gambier Islands; many others throughout French Polynesia |
kbg | Khamba | India | 1,330 (1991) |
ylb | Yaleba | Papua New Guinea | 1,330 (2005 SIL). Only 25 Sileba dialect speakers |
btr | Baetora | Vanuatu | 1,330 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
gnu | Gnau | Papua New Guinea | 1,330 (2000 census) |
tka | Truká | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,330 (1999) |
pfa | Pááfang | Micronesia | 1,320 (1989 census) |
dbw | Dogon, Bankan Tey | Mali | 1,320 (1998 census) |
anx | Andra-Hus | Papua New Guinea | 1,310 (2000) |
lbv | Lavatbura-Lamusong | Papua New Guinea | 1,310 (Beaumont 1972) |
ssd | Siroi | Papua New Guinea | 1,310 (2003 SIL) |
usa | Usarufa | Papua New Guinea | 1,300 (1996 SIL) |
waj | Waffa | Papua New Guinea | 1,300 (1988 SIL) |
sod | Songoora | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,300 (Welmers 1971) |
slh | Salish, Southern Puget Sound | United States | 210 (2010 census). 5 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,300 (2000 census) |
kqg | Khe | Burkina Faso | 1,300 in Burkina Faso (1983 SIL) |
lle | Lele | Papua New Guinea | 1,300 (1982 SIL) |
mtt | Mota | Vanuatu | 900 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 1,300 |
ptv | Port Vato | Vanuatu | 1,300 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
pdi | Pa Di | China | 1,000 in China. Population total all countries: 1,300 |
oin | One, Inebu | Papua New Guinea | 1,300 (2000 M. Crowther). Ethnic population: 1,300 |
sny | Saniyo-Hiyewe | Papua New Guinea | 1,300 (2000 census) |
hah | Hahon | Papua New Guinea | 1,300 (1977 P. Lincoln) |
bqs | Bosmun | Papua New Guinea | 1,300 (2004 PBT). 260 monolinguals |
aup | Makayam | Papua New Guinea | 1,300 (2003 SIL) |
xay | Kayan Mahakam | Indonesia | 1,300 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
ksj | Uare | Papua New Guinea | 1,300 (2004 SIL) |
skm | Kutong | Papua New Guinea | 1,300 (2000 census). 200 monolinguals |
tlm | Tolomako | Vanuatu | 900 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 1,300 |
dmy | Sowari | Indonesia | 1,300 (2000), decreasing |
aoi | Anindilyakwa | Australia | 1,290 (2006 census) |
tbd | Kaki Ae | Papua New Guinea | 630 (2004 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,280 |
tpa | Taupota | Papua New Guinea | 1,280 (2001 SIL) |
agg | Angor | Papua New Guinea | 1,270 (1990 census). 840 in Nai, 430 in Samanai |
afk | Nanubae | Papua New Guinea | 1,270 (2005 SIL) |
ddw | Dawera-Daweloor | Indonesia | 1,270 (2007 SIL) |
kkt | Koi | Nepal | 1,270 (2011 census). L2 users: Some lower caste people and Sherpa speak Koi in northern Sungdel |
mbl | Maxakalí | Brazil | 1,270 (2006 FUNASA) |
brz | Bilbil | Papua New Guinea | 1,250 (2003 SIL) |
mpo | Miu | Papua New Guinea | 395 (2000 D. Tryon). Ethnic population: 1,250 |
mzr | Marúbo | Brazil | 1,250 (2006 FUNASA) |
miu | Mixtec, Cacaloxtepec | Mexico | 460 (2005 census). 100 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,250 |
xmt | Matbat | Indonesia | 1,250 (Remijsen 2001) |
ktr | Kota Marudu Tinagas | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 1,250 (1985 SIL) |
imi | Anamgura | Papua New Guinea | 1,250 (1990 census) |
lgk | Neverver | Vanuatu | 1,250 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
ors | Orang Seletar | Malaysia | Population total all countries: 880. Ethnic population: 1,250 (2008 JHEOA) |
mtv | Asaro’o | Papua New Guinea | 1,250 (2003 SIL) |
kql | Kyenele | Papua New Guinea | 1,250 (2003 SIL) |
tmi | Tutuba | Vanuatu | 500 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 1,250 |
slg | Selungai Murut | Indonesia | 640 in Indonesia (2000). Population total all countries: 1,240 |
jup | Hupdë | Brazil | 1,000 in Brazil (Crevels 2007). Population total all countries: 1,240. Ethnic population: 1,000 (Crevels 2007) |
mwc | Are | Papua New Guinea | 1,230 (1973 SIL) |
bes | Besme | Chad | 1,230 (1993 census) |
sey | Secoya | Ecuador | 550 in Ecuador (2007 M. Johnson). Population total all countries: 1,230. A few elderly monolinguals (2007 M. Johnson) |
ket | Ket | Russian Federation | 210 (2010 census). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,220 (2010 census) |
gup | Gunwinggu | Australia | 1,220 (2006 census) |
oia | Oirata | Indonesia | 1,220 (1987 SIL) |
gga | Gao | Solomon Islands | 1,220 (1999 SIL) |
ttl | Totela | Zambia | 1,120 in Zambia (2010 census). Population total all countries: 1,220 |
giw | Duoluo | China | 1,200 in China (1987 Z. Guo-qiao). Population total all countries: 1,220 |
yla | Yaul | Papua New Guinea | 1,210 (2003 SIL) |
mwp | Kala Lagaw Ya | Australia | 1,210 (2006 census) |
faa | Fasu | Papua New Guinea | 1,200 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). 750 Fasu, 300 Namuni, 150 Some |
noh | Nomu | Papua New Guinea | 400 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 1,200 |
kud | ’Auhelawa | Papua New Guinea | 1,200 (1998 SIL). 360 monolinguals |
mqq | Minokok | Malaysia | 1,200 (2007 SIL) |
nqm | Ndom | Indonesia | 1,200 (2002 SIL) |
tzn | Tugun | Indonesia | 1,200 (1990 SIL). 10 monolinguals. L2 users: Those who marry into group learn the language |
sbg | Seget | Indonesia | 1,200 (1988 SIL) |
nvm | Namiae | Papua New Guinea | 1,200 (2003 SIL) |
uge | Ughele | Solomon Islands | 1,200 (1999 SIL) |
nmx | Nama | Papua New Guinea | 1,200 (2003 SIL) |
psw | Port Sandwich | Vanuatu | 1,200 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
gbf | Gaikundi | Papua New Guinea | 1,200 (2000) |
eiv | Askopan | Papua New Guinea | 1,200 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
kdw | Koneraw | Indonesia | 1,200 (2001 SIL) |
ylu | Aribwaung | Papua New Guinea | 500 (2008 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,200 |
apo | Ambul | Papua New Guinea | 1,200 (2000 census) |
biq | Bipi | Papua New Guinea | 1,200 (1990 SIL) |
msf | Mekwei | Indonesia | 1,200 (1987 SIL) |
crc | Lonwolwol | Vanuatu | 1,200 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
gua | Shiki | Nigeria | 1,200 (2006) |
sec | Sechelt | Canada | 4 (FPCC 2014). 34 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 1,200 (FPCC 2014). L2 users: 0 |
bkl | Berik | Indonesia | 1,200 (1994 SIL) |
iou | Tuma-Irumu | Papua New Guinea | 1,100 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,200 |
bqy | Bengkala Sign Language | Indonesia | 41 (2007 SIL). More than 1,200 Kata Kolok signers; about 50 of them are deaf (2011 C. de Vos). 40 monolinguals |
glc | Bon Gula | Chad | 1,200 (1997 SIL) |
tln | Talondo’ | Indonesia | 1,200 (2011 A. Tadollo), increasing |
bpa | Daakaka | Vanuatu | 1,200 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
seu | Serui-Laut | Indonesia | 1,200 (1987 SIL) |
luu | Lumba-Yakkha | Nepal | 1,200 (2000) |
neo | Ná-Meo | Viet Nam | 1,200 (2002) |
buq | Brem | Papua New Guinea | 1,190 (2003 SIL) |
wii | Minidien | Papua New Guinea | 100 (2004 SIL). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,190 (2000 census) |
wng | Wanggom | Indonesia | 1,180 (2002 SIL) |
oym | Wayampi | Brazil | 530 in Brazil (2000 SIL). Includes 520 speakers of Amapari, 10 of Oiapoque. Population total all countries: 1,180 |
prm | Kibiri | Papua New Guinea | 1,180 (2011 SIL). 900 Porome, 280 Kibiri |
mqz | Pano | Papua New Guinea | 1,180 (2000 census). Including 433 in Singorokai Ward, 461 in Malasanga Ward and 279 in Kiari Ward |
sow | Sowanda | Papua New Guinea | 970 in Papua New Guinea (2000 census). Population total all countries: 1,180 |
msq | Caac | New Caledonia | 1,170 (2009 census), increasing. 33% live in greater Nouméa |
omo | Utarmbung | Papua New Guinea | 1,170 (2003 SIL) |
myy | Macuna | Colombia | 1,000 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Population total all countries: 1,170 |
abw | Pal | Papua New Guinea | 1,160 (2000 census) |
zsu | Sukurum | Papua New Guinea | 1,160 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 1,160 |
btq | Batek | Malaysia | 1,000 (2006 JHEOA), decreasing. Ethnic population: 1,160 (2008 JHEOA) |
yui | Wajiara | Colombia | 1,100 in Colombia (2011 SIL), increasing. Population total all countries: 1,150. Few monolinguals |
aps | Arop-Sissano | Papua New Guinea | 1,150 (1998 SIL) |
cbs | Kashinawa | Peru | 750 in Peru (Crevels 2007). Population total all countries: 1,150. Ethnic population: 1,000 (Crevels 2007) |
kut | Kutenai | Canada | 25 in Canada (FPCC 2014). 20 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Population total all countries: 31. Ethnic population: 1,150 (FPCC 2014) |
jni | Janji | Nigeria | 1,150 (2000) |
bnk | Bierebo | Vanuatu | 800 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 1,140 |
rkb | Rikbaktsa | Brazil | 40 (2010 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,140 (2006 FUNASA) |
yuj | Karkar-Yuri | Papua New Guinea | 1,140 (1994 SIL) |
ssv | Shark Bay | Vanuatu | 450 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 1,130 |
rey | Reyesano | Bolivia | 250 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 1,130 (1994 census) |
hux | Huitoto, Nüpode | Peru | 100 (1991 SIL). 1,130 Huitoto in Peru (Crevels 2007) |
xtp | Mixtec, San Miguel Piedras | Mexico | 460 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 1,120 (1990 census) |
opo | Opao | Papua New Guinea | 1,120 (Brown 1973) |
mxr | Murik | Malaysia | 1,120 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
xti | Mixtec, Sinicahua | Mexico | 1,110 (2005 census). 150 monolinguals |
klv | Maskelynes | Vanuatu | 1,100 (Lynch and Crowley 2001), increasing. 0 monolinguals |
ykr | Yekora | Papua New Guinea | 1,050 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,100 |
wrn | Warnang | Sudan | 1,100 (1956 census) |
dmv | Dumpas | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 1,100 (2000) |
bdf | Biage | Papua New Guinea | 1,100 (2009 S. Cott) |
goi | Gobasi | Papua New Guinea | 1,100 (1993 ECP) |
kuo | Kumukio | Papua New Guinea | 1,050 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 1,100 |
tev | Teor | Indonesia | 1,100 (1986 SIL) |
zbe | Berawan, East | Malaysia | 1,100 (2010 SIL) |
ubi | Ubi | Chad | 1,100 (1995 SIL) |
brq | Breri | Papua New Guinea | 1,100 (1986 PBT) |
bdw | Baham | Indonesia | 1,100 (1987 SIL) |
nms | Letemboi | Vanuatu | 800 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 1,100 (2001) |
fni | Fania | Chad | 1,100 (1997 SIL) |
nty | Mantsi | Viet Nam | 1,100 (2002 J. Edmondson) |
kso | Kofa | Nigeria | 1,100 (2003) |
nmw | Rifao | Papua New Guinea | 1,100 (2000 census). 440 monolinguals |
rnn | Roon | Indonesia | 1,100 (1993 R. Doriot) |
ttp | Tombelala | Indonesia | 1,100 (Mead and Mead 1991) |
mze | Morawa | Papua New Guinea | 1,100 (2000 census) |
msn | Vurës | Vanuatu | 1,100 (2011 SIL) |
dbv | Dungu | Nigeria | 1,100 (2000) |
lya | Layakha | Bhutan | 1,100 (2003) |
szp | Suabo | Indonesia | 1,100 (1987 SIL) |
ttm | Tutchone, Northern | Canada | 210 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 1,100 (Golla 2007) |
xai | Kaimbé | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,100 (1986 SIL) |
ruo | Romanian, Istro | Croatia | 300 (Salminen 2007). L2 users: 1,100 (Salminen 2007) |
ran | Riantana | Indonesia | 1,100 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
aya | Awar | Papua New Guinea | 1,090 (2003 SIL) |
kcj | Kobiana | Guinea-Bissau | 690 in Guinea-Bissau (2006 World Factbook). Population total all countries: 1,090. Ethnic population: 690 |
ggt | Gitua | Papua New Guinea | 760 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 1,090 |
cao | Chácobo | Bolivia | 550 (2000 SIL). 275 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,090 (2006 PIB). L2 users: Bolivian non-Chacobo children at Alto Ivon learn Chácobo |
nee | Nêlêmwa-Nixumwak | New Caledonia | 1,090 (2009 census) |
kxz | Kerewo | Papua New Guinea | 1,090 (2011 SIL). Population represents speakers living in their language area |
ymb | Yambes | Papua New Guinea | 1,080 (2003 SIL), decreasing. 0 monolinguals |
bjp | Fanamaket | Papua New Guinea | 1,080 (2000 census) |
mpd | Machinere | Brazil | 940 in Brazil (2004 CPI-AC). Population total all countries: 1,080 |
aod | Andarum | Papua New Guinea | 1,080 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
igm | Kanggape | Papua New Guinea | 1,080 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
bvr | Burarra | Australia | 1,070 (2006 census) |
wnp | Wanap | Papua New Guinea | 1,070 (2003 SIL) |
pda | Anam | Papua New Guinea | 1,070 (2003 SIL) |
gut | Maléku Jaíka | Costa Rica | 750 (2000). Ethnic population: 1,070 (2000) |
clo | Chontal, Lowland Oaxaca | Mexico | 1,060 (2000 INALI). 0 monolinguals |
cik | Kinnauri, Chitkuli | India | 1,060 (1998 survey) |
hgw | Haigwai | Papua New Guinea | 1,060 (2000 census). 160 monolinguals |
wim | Wik-Mungkan | Australia | 1,060 (2006 census). L2 users: 600 |
tof | Gizrra | Papua New Guinea | 1,050 (2002 SIL) |
bek | Bebeli | Papua New Guinea | 1,050 (1982 SIL) |
tvm | Tela-Masbuar | Indonesia | 1,050 (2007 SIL) |
twp | Ere | Papua New Guinea | 1,030 (1980 census) |
udj | Ujir | Indonesia | 1,030 (2011 SIL) |
wag | Wa’ema | Papua New Guinea | 1,020 (2000 census) |
kui | Kuikúro-Kalapálo | Brazil | 1,010 (2006 FUNASA). 510 Kuikúro and 500 Kalapálo |
sru | Suruí | Brazil | 1,010 (2006 FUNASA) |
klt | Nukna | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 (2011 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,010 |
gda | Lohar, Gade | India | 1,010 (2000) |
phd | Phudagi | India | 1,010 (2000) |
zph | Zapotec, Totomachapan | Mexico | 260 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 1,010 (1990 census) |
kpu | Kafoa | Indonesia | 1,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Ethnic population: 1,000 |
vkj | Kujarge | Chad | 1,000 (Bender 1983) |
yku | Kuamasi | China | 1,000 (2011 SIL) |
gye | Gyem | Nigeria | 1,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
xnh | Kuanhua | China | 1,000 (1991) |
thy | Tha | Nigeria | 1,000 (1998 U. Kleinewillinghöfer) |
att | Atta, Pamplona | Philippines | 1,000 (1998 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,000 |
ats | Gros Ventre | United States | 10 (Golla 2007), decreasing. No fully fluent speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 (Golla 2007) |
keb | Kélé | Gabon | 1,000 (Idiata 2007) |
nqy | Naga, Akyaung Ari | Myanmar | 1,000 (2004 SIL) |
nlq | Naga, Lao | Myanmar | 1,000 (2012 SIL) |
lpn | Naga, Long Phuri | Myanmar | 1,000 (2004) |
gly | Gule | Sudan | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 1,000 (Bender 1983) |
kbj | Kari | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,000. May be nearly extinct (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007) |
sju | Saami, Ume | Sweden | 20 (2000 T. Salminen). No speakers in Norway (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 (1995 M. Krauss) |
tia | Tamazight, Tidikelt | Algeria | 1,000 (2011), decreasing |
koh | Koyo | Congo | 1,000 |
hnh | ||Ani | Botswana | 1,000 (Brenzinger 1998) |
bhn | Bohtan Neo-Aramaic | Georgia | 1,000 in Georgia (1999 S. Fox) |
zbw | Berawan, West | Malaysia | 1,000 (2010 SIL) |
ula | Fungwa | Nigeria | 1,000 (1992 R. Blench) |
tkv | Mur Pano | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 (2012 SIL) |
ztn | Zapotec, Santa Catarina Albarradas | Mexico | 1,000 (1990 census) |
kqt | Kadazan, Klias River | Malaysia | 1,000 (1984 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,000 (1984 SIL) |
cry | Cori | Nigeria | 1,000 (2004) |
ues | Kioko | Indonesia | 1,000 (1991 SIL) |
kbu | Kabutra | Pakistan | 1,000 (1998) |
buz | Bukwen | Nigeria | 1,000 |
gnq | Gana | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 1,000 (2000 SIL) |
emx | Erromintxela | France | 500 in France (2009 J. McLaughlin). Population total all countries: 1,000 |
abo | Abon | Nigeria | 1,000 (1973 SIL) |
jbj | Arandai | Indonesia | 1,000 (1987 SIL) |
pty | Pathiya | India | 1,000 (2004 SIL) |
kjx | Ramopa | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
mmf | Mundat | Nigeria | 1,000 (1998 SIL) |
cth | Chin, Thaiphum | Myanmar | 1,000 (2005 SIL) |
sxe | Sighu | Gabon | 1,000 (1990 CMA) |
ima | Mala Malasar | India | 1,000 (2004) |
acv | Achumawi | United States | 10 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 |
myo | Anfillo | Ethiopia | 500 (1990 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,000 (1990 SIL) |
brw | Bellari | India | 1,000 (Van Driem 2007) |
jmi | Jimi | Nigeria | 1,000 (1995 CAPRO) |
blq | Baluan-Pam | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 (1982 SIL) |
bqw | Buru | Nigeria | 1,000 |
aqm | Atohwaim | Indonesia | 1,000 (1987 SIL) |
are | Arrarnta, Western | Australia | 1,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
wku | Kunduvadi | India | 1,000 (2004 SIL) |
jms | Mashi | Nigeria | 1,000 |
kzo | Kaningi | Gabon | 1,000 (Idiata 2007) |
dem | Dem | Indonesia | 1,000 (1987 SIL) |
dpp | Papar | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 1,000 (2000) |
brn | Boruca | Costa Rica | 3 (Adelaar 2007). 30–35 nonfluent speakers. Ethnic population: 1,000 (1991) |
mpk | Mbara | Chad | 1,000 (Tourneux, Seignobos, and LaFarge 1986) |
lsa | Lasgerdi | Iran | 1,000 (2006 census) |
oue | Oune | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 (2007 SIL) |
hrt | Hértevin | Turkey | 1,000 (1999 H. Mutzafi) |
nbo | Nkukoli | Nigeria | 1,000 (1973 SIL) |
dgb | Dogon, Bunoge | Mali | 1,000 (2005 D. Douyon and R. Blench) |
wno | Wano | Indonesia | 1,000 (2011), decreasing. 200 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,000. L2 users: 0 |
pkt | Maleng | Laos | 500 in Laos (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 700. Ethnic population: Less than 1,000 (Bradley 2007) |
amx | Anmatyerre | Australia | 1,000 (2006 census) |
pic | Pinji | Gabon | 1,000 (Idiata 2007) |
onp | Sartang | India | 1,000 (2005) |
bkf | Beeke | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,000 (1994 SIL) |
pnx | Phong-Kniang | Laos | 1,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
api | Apiaká | Brazil | 1 (Tempesta 2009). Ethnic population: 1,000 (Tempesta 2009) |
asi | Buruwai | Indonesia | 1,000 (2000) |
ssg | Seimat | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 (1992 SIL) |
huo | Hu | China | 1,000 (Li Jinfang 2006) |
bnf | Masiwang | Indonesia | 1,000 (1989 SIL) |
wuv | Wuvulu-Aua | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 (1982 SIL) |
air | Airoran | Indonesia | 1,000 (1998 SIL) |
yet | Yetfa | Indonesia | 1,000 (1996). L2 users: 400 (2013 M. Donohue) |
bxd | Pela | China | 400 (2000 D. Bradley). Ethnic population: 1,000 (2001 J. Edmondson) |
drb | Dair | Sudan | 1,000 (1978 GRN) |
bko | Kwa’ | Cameroon | 1,000 (2000 SIL) |
onn | Onobasulu | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 (2010 SIL). 500 monolinguals. L2 users: 200 |
jko | Kubo | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 |
slw | Sialum | Papua New Guinea | 400 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,000 |
sts | Shumashti | Afghanistan | 1,000 (1994) |
bxc | Molengue | Equatorial Guinea | 1,000 (2011 SIL), decreasing. Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,000. L2 users: 0 |
apk | Apache, Kiowa | United States | 3 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 1,000 (1977 SIL). L2 users: 0 |
stq | Saterfriesisch | Germany | 1,000 (Salminen 2007) |
fam | Fam | Nigeria | 1,000 (1984) |
mme | Mae | Vanuatu | 1,000 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
nkr | Nukuoro | Micronesia | 860 in Micronesia (Johnstone 1993). 130 on Pohnpei. Population total all countries: 1,000 |
bbg | Barama | Gabon | 1,000 (Idiata 2007) |
cno | Con | Laos | 1,000 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
xse | Sempan | Indonesia | 1,000 (1987 SIL) |
nks | Asmat, North | Indonesia | 1,000 (1991 SIL) |
cbq | Tsucuba | Nigeria | 1,000 (2014 S. McGill) |
hov | Hovongan | Indonesia | 1,000 (1991 NTM) |
tak | Tala | Nigeria | 1,000 (1993) |
mnr | Mono | United States | 37 (1994 L. Hinton), decreasing. More than 20 speakers and 100 semispeakers of Western Mono. Under 30 speakers of Eastern Mono (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 Eastern Mono (Golla 2007) |
ayt | Ayta, Magbukun | Philippines | 1,000 (2011 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,000 |
ago | Tainae | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 (1991 SIL) |
twn | Twendi | Cameroon | 30 (2000 B. Connell). Ethnic population: 1,000 (1991 SIL) |
agk | Agta, Isarog | Philippines | 5 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 1,000 (1984 SIL) |
etz | Semimi | Indonesia | 1,000 (1991 SIL) |
kfj | Kemiehua | China | 1,000 (1991) |
ttf | Tuotomb | Cameroon | 1,000 (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007) |
amb | Ambo | Nigeria | 1,000 |
loj | Lou | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 (1994 SIL) |
fgr | Fongoro | Chad | A few elderly speakers (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 (Dimmendaal 2007) |
tqn | Tenino | United States | 50 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 (1977 SIL) |
lac | Lacandon | Mexico | 560 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 1,000 (2000) |
bdk | Budukh | Azerbaijan | 200 (Bril 2010). Ethnic population: 1,000 (1990 A. Kibrik) |
mtf | Murik | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 (Wurm 2000) |
afg | Afghan Sign Language | Afghanistan | 1,000 (2012) |
beg | Belait | Brunei | 1,000 in Brunei |
ckv | Kavalan | China–Taiwan | 24 (2000 P. Li). Ethnic population: 1,000 (Tsukida 2007) |
bcd | Babar, North | Indonesia | 1,000 (2007 SIL) |
ckn | Chin, Kaang | Myanmar | 1,000 (2010 SIL) |
mue | Media Lengua | Ecuador | 1,000 (1999 P. Bakker). L1 and L2 speakers. 0 monolinguals |
bcm | Bannoni | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 (1977 P. Lincoln) |
klq | Rumu | Papua New Guinea | 1,000 (1985 UBS) |
spo | Spokane | United States | 2 (Golla 2007). A few semispeakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 1,000 (1977 SIL) |
goq | Gorap | Indonesia | 1,000 (1992 SIL) |
msg | Moraid | Indonesia | 1,000 (1988 SIL) |
ntj | Ngaanyatjarra | Australia | 1,000 (2006 census) |
ksa | Shuwa-Zamani | Nigeria | 1,000 (1973 SIL) |
syx | Samay | Gabon | 1,000 (Idiata 2007) |
agy | Alta, Southern | Philippines | 1,000 (1982 SIL) |
zam | Zapotec, Miahuatlán | Mexico | 1,000 (2007 SIL) |
kjj | Khinalugh | Azerbaijan | 1,000 (Salminen 2007) |
jaz | Jawe | New Caledonia | 990 (2009 census), increasing |
urb | Kaapor | Brazil | 800 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 990 (2006 FUNASA) |
ena | Apali | Papua New Guinea | 980 (2003 SIL) |
gwb | Gwa | Nigeria | 980 (2000) |
brg | Baure | Bolivia | 40 (Crevels 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 980 (2006 PIB) |
anj | Anor | Papua New Guinea | 980 (2000) |
aqc | Archi | Russian Federation | 970 (2010 census) |
stk | Arammba | Papua New Guinea | 970 (2003 SIL) |
mdc | Male | Papua New Guinea | 970 (2000 census) |
doy | Dompo | Ghana | 65 (Blench 1999), decreasing. Ethnic population: 970 (2000) |
pkg | Pak-Tong | Papua New Guinea | 970 (1977 P. Lincoln) |
aif | Agi | Papua New Guinea | 960 (2003 SIL) |
kms | Kamasau | Papua New Guinea | 960 (2003 SIL) |
bye | Pouye | Papua New Guinea | 960 (2003 SIL), increasing |
mab | Mixtec, Yutanduchi | Mexico | 960 (2000 INALI). 8 monolinguals |
ytl | Tanglang | China | 950 (Bradley 2007), decreasing |
gat | Kenati | Papua New Guinea | 950 (1990 census) |
akt | Akolet | Papua New Guinea | 950 (1982 SIL) |
tyh | O’du | Viet Nam | 300 in Viet Nam (1999 census). Population total all countries: 950. Ethnic population: 380 (2009 census) |
niz | Ningil | Papua New Guinea | 950 (2000 census) |
guf | Gupapuyngu | Australia | 330 (2006 census). 500 use other Dhuwal varieties. L2 users: 950 |
wdg | Wadaginam | Papua New Guinea | 950 (2003 SIL) |
dof | Domu | Papua New Guinea | 950 (2000) |
bkq | Bakairí | Brazil | 950 (1999 ISA) |
yox | Yoron | Japan | 950 (2004) |
huf | Humene | Papua New Guinea | 940 (2000 census) |
dtd | Ditidaht | Canada | 7 (FPCC 2014). 6 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 940 (FPCC 2014) |
tue | Tuyuca | Colombia | 350 in Colombia (1995 SIL). Population total all countries: 940. Ethnic population: 570 (Crevels 2007) |
nmt | Namonuito | Micronesia | 940 (1989 census) |
ese | Ese Ejja | Bolivia | 500 in Bolivia (Crevels 2007). Population total all countries: 730. Ethnic population: 940 (2006 PIB) |
gbe | Niksek | Papua New Guinea | 930 (2003 SIL) |
atr | Waimiri-Atroarí | Brazil | 930 (2001 ISA). Ethnic population: 930 (Moore 2006) |
duv | Duvle | Indonesia | 930 (2000) |
vmq | Mixtec, Soyaltepec | Mexico | 220 (2000 INALI). Ethnic population: 930 (1990 census) |
bbv | Karnai | Papua New Guinea | 920 (2000 D. Tryon) |
mtc | Munit | Papua New Guinea | 910 (2003 SIL) |
nem | Nemi | New Caledonia | 910 (2009 census) |
mpr | Vangunu | Solomon Islands | 910 (1999 SIL). 400 Bareke, 510 Vangunu |
igo | Isebe | Papua New Guinea | 910 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
bjl | Bulu | Papua New Guinea | 910 (2000 census) |
mtx | Mixtec, Tidaá | Mexico | 380 (2000 INALI). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 900 (1990 census) |
smq | Samo | Papua New Guinea | 900 (2001 SIL) |
taw | Tai | Papua New Guinea | 900 (1990 UBS) |
aty | Aneityum | Vanuatu | 900 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
zpk | Zapotec, Tlacolulita | Mexico | 140 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 900 (1990 census) |
lcd | Lola | Indonesia | 900 (2011 SIL) |
ktt | Ketum | Indonesia | 900 (2003 SIL) |
xir | Xiriâna | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 900 (2000) |
tub | Tübatulabal | United States | 5 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 900 (Golla 2007) |
sei | Seri | Mexico | 900 (2007 SIL) |
qvp | Quechua, Pacaraos | Peru | 250 (Adelaar 1992). Ethnic population: 900 |
azn | Nahuatl, Western Durango | Mexico | 900 (2011 SIL) |
faf | Fagani | Solomon Islands | 900 (1999 SIL) |
azm | Amuzgo, Ipalapa | Mexico | 900 (2000 INALI). 20 monolinguals (2000 census) |
zkr | Zakhring | China | 600 in China (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 900 |
tfn | Tanaina | United States | 75 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 900 (Golla 2007) |
pak | Parakanã | Brazil | 900 (Fausto 1995). Ethnic population: 900 (2004 ISA) |
cks | Tayo | New Caledonia | 900 (2009 census), decreasing |
ckr | Kairak | Papua New Guinea | 900 (2012 SIL) |
kqf | Kakabai | Papua New Guinea | 900 (2003 SIL). 135 monolinguals |
klx | Koluwawa | Papua New Guinea | 900 (1998 SIL) |
ist | Istriot | Croatia | 400 (Salminen 2007). L2 users: 900 (Salminen 2007) |
bgg | Bugun | India | 900 (2001 Asia Harvest) |
una | Watut, North | Papua New Guinea | 630 (2012 SIL). Ethnic population: 900 |
njl | Njalgulgule | South Sudan | 900 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
mmt | Malalamai | Papua New Guinea | 900 (2011 SIL) |
mzz | Maiadomu | Papua New Guinea | 900 (2000 SIL), increasing |
zpp | Zapotec, El Alto | Mexico | 900 (1990 census). 30 monolinguals |
vrt | Banam Bay | Vanuatu | 900 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
rma | Rama | Nicaragua | 24 (1989 J. Holm). Ethnic population: 900 (2000 C. Grinevald) |
mml | Man Met | China | 900 (1990 J-O. Svantesson) |
tgs | Nume | Vanuatu | 900 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
hmu | Hamap | Indonesia | 900 |
juu | Ju | Nigeria | 900 (1993) |
jet | Manem | Papua New Guinea | 500 in Papua New Guinea (1993 SIL). Population total all countries: 900 |
wut | Wutung | Papua New Guinea | 900 (2003 SIL) |
mcy | Watut, South | Papua New Guinea | 890 (Holzknecht 1988) |
aui | Anuki | Papua New Guinea | 890 (2001 SIL) |
zaf | Zapotec, Ayoquesco | Mexico | 880 (1990 census). 9 monolinguals |
tqb | Tembé | Brazil | 150 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 880 (Crevels 2007). Tembé: 820 (1999), Turiwara: 60 (1998) |
dny | Dení | Brazil | 740 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 880 (2006 FUNASA) |
mpj | Martu Wangka | Australia | 880 (2006 census). 650 Martu Wangka, 25 Kartujarra, 170 Manyjilyjarra, 16 Wangkajunga, 21 Yulparija (2006 census) |
tro | Naga, Tarao | India | 870 (2000) |
pad | Paumarí | Brazil | 290 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 870 (2000) |
kpd | Koba | Indonesia | 870 (2011 SIL) |
sns | Nahavaq | Vanuatu | 600 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 860 |
bkn | Bukitan | Indonesia | 570 in Indonesia (2000). Population total all countries: 860 |
syo | Suoy | Cambodia | 860 (Bradley 2007), decreasing |
nio | Nganasan | Russian Federation | 130 (2010 census). A group of about 100 lead a semi-nomadic life in Dudypta river region near Ust’-Avam (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 860 (2010 census) |
mcc | Bitur | Papua New Guinea | 860 (2000 census) |
byg | Baygo | Sudan | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 850 (1978 GRN) |
mce | Mixtec, Itundujia | Mexico | 850 (2000 INALI). 17 monolinguals (2005 census) |
cvg | Chug | India | 850 (2005) |
trx | Bidayuh, Tringgus-Sembaan | Malaysia | 850 in Malaysia (2007 Z. Akter) |
gsn | Gusan | Papua New Guinea | 800 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 850 |
mbj | Nadëb | Brazil | 400 (Moore 2006). Deb, a separate ethnic group from the Nadëb, now reclaiming their identity by using Nadëb. 280 Deb (2008 M. Rodriquez), 580 Nadëb (2009 FUNASA). Ethnic population: 850 (2010 S. Anonby) |
bpu | Bongu | Papua New Guinea | 850 (2000 census) |
way | Wayana | Suriname | 500 in Suriname (Crevels 2007). Population total all countries: 850. Ethnic population: 500 (Crevels 2007) |
bmz | Baramu | Papua New Guinea | 850 (2000 census) |
mgk | Mawes | Indonesia | 850 (2006 SIL) |
lmu | Lamenu | Vanuatu | 850 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Very few monolinguals |
jml | Jumli | Nepal | 850 (2011 census) |
mss | Masela, West | Indonesia | 850 (2007 SIL) |
lnn | Lorediakarkar | Vanuatu | 340 (2000). Ethnic population: 850 |
lgt | Pahi | Papua New Guinea | 840 (2000 census) |
kwp | Kodia | Côte d’Ivoire | 840 (1993 SIL) |
myd | Maramba | Papua New Guinea | 840 (2000 census) |
aad | Amal | Papua New Guinea | 830 (2003 SIL) |
agt | Agta, Central Cagayan | Philippines | 780 (2000). Ethnic population: 820 |
izh | Ingrian | Russian Federation | 120 (2010 census). L1 speakers should not be confused with Ingrian Finns, who speak Finnish [fin]. Ethnic population: 820 (1989 census) |
tyu | Kua | Botswana | 820 (2004 R. Cook) |
dij | Dai | Indonesia | 820 (2007 SIL) |
kic | Kickapoo | United States | 400 in United States (Golla 2007), decreasing. Population total all countries: 510. 6 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 820 (2000 census) |
gvp | Gavião, Pará | Brazil | Ethnic population: 810 (2005 ISA). 340 Parakatêjê, 470 Pukobjê |
hob | Mari | Papua New Guinea | 810 (2000 D. Tryon) |
asx | Muratayak | Papua New Guinea | 810 (2003 SIL) |
szv | Isu | Cameroon | 800 (1982 SIL). Few speakers (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007) |
btc | Bati | Cameroon | 800 (1975 census) |
anz | Anem | Papua New Guinea | 800 (2011 SIL) |
xla | Kamula | Papua New Guinea | 800 (1998 SIL) |
chl | Cahuilla | United States | 35 (2009 SIL). Ethnic population: 800 (Hinton 2007) |
bbb | Barai | Papua New Guinea | 800 (2003 SIL) |
lji | Laiyolo | Indonesia | 800 (1997 SIL). 250 Laiyolo, 550 Barang-Barang |
mez | Menominee | United States | 35 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 65 semispeakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 800 (2000 census). L2 users: 25 |
mth | Munggui | Indonesia | 800 (1982 SIL) |
emn | Eman | Cameroon | 800 (1990 SIL) |
ksu | Khamyang | India | 50 (2003 S. Morey). Ethnic population: 800 |
msz | Momare | Papua New Guinea | 10. Ethnic population: 800 |
kbz | Duhwa | Nigeria | 800 (1973 SIL) |
ret | Reta | Indonesia | 800 |
aom | Ömie | Papua New Guinea | 800 (1993 SIL). 400 monolinguals |
urx | Urimo | Papua New Guinea | 800 (2003 SIL) |
psn | Panasuan | Indonesia | 800 (2004 SIL). Ethnic population: 800 |
drn | Damar, West | Indonesia | 800 (1987 SIL) |
jaa | Jamamadí | Brazil | 800 (Moore 2006). 220 Banawa Yafi (Kitiya) mostly monolingual; 160 ethnic Jarawara, also mostly monolingual (Crevels 2007) |
yoi | Yonaguni | Japan | 800 (2004) |
twg | Tereweng | Indonesia | 800 (Grimes et al. 1997) |
koa | Konomala | Papua New Guinea | 800 (1985 SIL) |
ayu | Ayu | Nigeria | 800 (2003 SIL) |
mrc | Maricopa | United States | 100 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 800 (Golla 2007). 160 in Arizona (2000 census) |
tty | Sikaritai | Indonesia | 800 (1993 R. Doriot) |
miw | Akoye | Papua New Guinea | 800 (1998 SIL), decreasing |
kxt | Koiwat | Papua New Guinea | 800 (2000 census) |
tgp | Tangoa | Vanuatu | 800 (2001 SIL) |
hts | Hadza | Tanzania | 800 (2000 M. Brenzinger), decreasing. Ethnic population: 800 |
sno | Snohomish | United States | 10 (1998 J. Brook). Ethnic population: 800 (1977 SIL) |
bxl | Jalkunan | Burkina Faso | 500 (1995 SIL). Ethnic population: 800 (1995 SIL) |
kqd | Koy Sanjaq Surat | Iraq | 800 (1995 H. Mutzafi) |
bpg | Bonggo | Indonesia | 790 (2006 SIL) |
tmq | Tumleo | Papua New Guinea | 790 (2003 SIL) |
tbj | Tiang | Papua New Guinea | 790 (Beaumont 1972) |
pah | Tenharim | Brazil | 580 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 790 (2000 ISA). 590 Tenharim, 160 Parintintin, 50 Diahhoi (2000 ISA) |
dge | Degenan | Papua New Guinea | 790 (2003 SIL) |
snx | Sam | Papua New Guinea | 780 (2000 census) |
kky | Guguyimidjir | Australia | 780 (2006 census) |
kop | Waube | Papua New Guinea | 780 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
kvz | Tsaukambo | Indonesia | 780 (2000 SIL) |
ydk | Yoidik | Papua New Guinea | 770 (2003 SIL) |
zpw | Zapotec, Zaniza | Mexico | 770 (1990 census). 4 monolinguals |
xes | Kesawai | Papua New Guinea | 770 (2003 SIL) |
nao | Naaba | Nepal | 770 (2006) |
axx | Xârâgurè | New Caledonia | 760 (2009 census) |
xok | Xokleng | Brazil | 760 (1998 ISA) |
yri | Yarí | Colombia | 760 (2000) |
kim | Karagas | Russian Federation | 93 (2010 census). Less than 40 fluent speakers, same number of passive speakers (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 760 (2010 census) |
sac | Meskwaki | United States | 200 (2001 I. Goddard). 200 Mesquakie in Iowa, more than 50 Sac and Fox in central Oklahoma, a few Nemaha Sauks on the Kansas-Nebraska border (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 760 Fox |
cih | Chinali | India | 750 (1996) |
skp | Sekapan | Malaysia | 750 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
dam | Damakawa | Nigeria | No known L1 speakers (2012 S. McGill). Ethnic population: 750 |
yrb | Yareba | Papua New Guinea | 750 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
bvn | Buna | Papua New Guinea | 750 (2003 SIL) |
aul | Aulua | Vanuatu | 750 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
ahb | Axamb | Vanuatu | 750 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
sri | Siriano | Colombia | 200 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Population total all countries: 217. Ethnic population: 750 (2001 Guía Etnográfica de Colombia) |
vkp | Korlai Creole Portuguese | India | 750 (1998 J. Clements). 250 families (2002) |
bio | Nai | Papua New Guinea | 750 (2010 SIL) |
knr | Kaningra | Papua New Guinea | 300 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 750 |
aki | Aiome | Papua New Guinea | 750 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
wkl | Kalanadi | India | 750 (2004 survey) |
onu | Unua | Vanuatu | 750 (1999), increasing. 50 in Bush Unua |
lhl | Lohar, Lahul | India | 750 (1996) |
net | Nete | Papua New Guinea | 750 (2000 census) |
gvc | Guanano | Brazil | 450 in Brazil (Moore 2006). Population total all countries: 750 |
wac | Wasco-Wishram | United States | 58 (2010 census). 7 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 750 (1977 SIL) |
jma | Dima | Papua New Guinea | 750 (2001 SIL). 115 monolinguals |
aur | Aruek | Papua New Guinea | 740 (2003 SIL) |
tbs | Tanguat | Papua New Guinea | 740 (2003 SIL) |
snn | Siona | Colombia | 200 in Colombia (Civallero 2008). Population total all countries: 500. Ethnic population: 730 (2001 Guía Etnográfica de Colombia) |
ymo | Yangum Mon | Papua New Guinea | 730 (2000 census) |
sky | Sikaiana | Solomon Islands | 730 (1999 SIL) |
mkv | Mafea | Vanuatu | 250 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 730 (2001) |
crg | Michif | United States | 75 in United States (2010 census), decreasing. Population total all countries: 725. L2 users: 0 in United States |
chn | Chinook Wawa | Canada | 83 in Canada (1962). Population total all countries: 723 |
lkl | Laeko-Libuat | Papua New Guinea | 720 (2003 SIL). 520 in area; 200 outside |
nab | Nambikuára, Southern | Brazil | 720 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 720 (Moore 2006) |
msd | Yucatec Maya Sign Language | Mexico | 100% monolingual in deaf population. L2 users: 400 (1999 H. Smith). 17 deaf people out of a village of 720 (approximately 2.4%) in Chican, the primary location for which information is available. (Escobedo 2012, Zeshan et al 2013) Numbers elsewhere unknown |
kgu | Kobol | Papua New Guinea | 720 (2000 census) |
mll | Malua Bay | Vanuatu | 500 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 715 (2001) |
ncm | Nambo | Papua New Guinea | 710 (2003 SIL) |
vnm | Neve’ei | Vanuatu | 500 (Musgrave 2007). Ethnic population: 710 |
atp | Atta, Pudtol | Philippines | 710 (2000) |
mvg | Mixtec, Yucuañe | Mexico | 710 (2000 INALI). 90 monolinguals |
laq | Qabiao | Viet Nam | 690 in Viet Nam (2009 census). Population total all countries: 708. Ethnic population: Most of the ethnic group use the language (Bradley 2007) |
bsm | Busami | Indonesia | 700 (1993 R. Doriot) |
lsr | Aruop | Papua New Guinea | 700 (1991 SIL) |
wog | Wogamusin | Papua New Guinea | 700 (1998 SIL) |
ybm | Yaben | Papua New Guinea | 700 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
waa | Walla Walla | United States | 25 (Golla 2007). 25–50 Walla Walla and Umatilla [uma] speakers together (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 700 (1977 SIL) |
pru | Puragi | Indonesia | 700 (1991 SIL) |
ngm | Ngatik Men’s Creole | Micronesia | 700. 500 on atoll (1983 L. Poyer), 200 on Ponape. 0 monolinguals |
auz | Arabic, Uzbeki Spoken | Uzbekistan | 700 |
kzm | Kais | Indonesia | 700 (1993 R. Doriot) |
luk | Lunanakha | Bhutan | 700 (1998) |
anf | Animere | Ghana | 700 (2003). Only a few fluent speakers left in an ethnic group of several hundred (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007) |
kvh | Komodo | Indonesia | 700 (2000) |
skv | Skou | Indonesia | 700 (1999 M. Donohue) |
knt | Katukína, Panoan | Brazil | 700 (2010 S. Kennell). Ethnic population: 700 ( S. Kennell) |
mka | Mbre | Côte d’Ivoire | 200 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 700 |
mhz | Mor | Indonesia | 700 (1987 SIL) |
tqp | Tomoip | Papua New Guinea | 700 (1982 SIL) |
spe | Sepa | Papua New Guinea | 700 (2003 SIL) |
idr | Indri | South Sudan | 700 |
tmb | Avava | Vanuatu | 700 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
tcp | Chin, Tawr | Myanmar | 700 (1996 D. van Bik) |
nuq | Nukumanu | Papua New Guinea | 700 (2003 SIL) |
nur | Nukuria | Papua New Guinea | 550 (2003 SIL). 170 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 700 |
shd | Kundal Shahi | Pakistan | 700 (Rehman and Baart 2005) |
mdb | Morigi | Papua New Guinea | 700 (Wurm 1975) |
mbr | Nukak Makú | Colombia | 700 (2010 A. Gonzalez). 400 monolinguals |
dol | Doso | Papua New Guinea | 700 (Shaw 1973) |
nkj | Nakai | Indonesia | 700 (1999 M. Donohue) |
skj | Seke | Nepal | 700 (2002 SIL) |
tci | Wára | Papua New Guinea | 700 (2002 SIL) |
bzi | Bisu | Thailand | Population total all countries: 240. Ethnic population: 700 (Bradley 2007) |
lkn | Lakon | Vanuatu | 700 (2003 A. François) |
cga | Changriwa | Papua New Guinea | 690 (2003 SIL) |
goo | Gone Dau | Fiji | 690 (2000) |
kqw | Kandas | Papua New Guinea | 300 (Wurm 2007). Ethnic population: 690 |
num | Niuafo’ou | Tonga | 690 (1981 SIL) |
xri | Krikati-Timbira | Brazil | 680 (2005 FUNASA). Ethnic population: 680 (2005 FUNASA) |
mmi | Musar | Papua New Guinea | 680 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
hix | Hixkaryána | Brazil | 600 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 680 (Moore 2006) |
lrv | Larevat | Vanuatu | 680 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
bfh | Blafe | Papua New Guinea | 670 (2003 SIL) |
mpv | Mungkip | Papua New Guinea | 12 (2006 SIL). Ethnic population: 670 (2006 SIL) |
jnl | Rawat | India | 670 (1998) |
ssm | Semnam | Malaysia | 670 (2000) |
los | Loniu | Papua New Guinea | 460 (1977 P. Lincoln). Ethnic population: 660 |
tsr | Akei | Vanuatu | 650 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
aby | Aneme Wake | Papua New Guinea | 650 (1990 SIL) |
mat | Matlatzinca, San Francisco | Mexico | 650 (2000 INALI) |
lek | Leipon | Papua New Guinea | 650 (1977 P. Lincoln) |
mkr | Malas | Papua New Guinea | 650 (2003 SIL) |
jil | Jilim | Papua New Guinea | 650 (2000 census) |
lht | Lo-Toga | Vanuatu | 650 (2007 A. François) |
bmx | Baimak | Papua New Guinea | 650 (2003 SIL) |
spm | Akukem | Papua New Guinea | 650 (2003 SIL) |
cyb | Cayubaba | Bolivia | 4 (Crevels 2007). 4 elderly speakers and a few semi-speakers (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 650 (2006 PIB) |
pia | Pima Bajo | Mexico | 650 (2000 INALI) |
sms | Saami, Skolt | Finland | 300 in Finland (Salminen 2007). Population total all countries: 650. Ethnic population: 500 (1995 M. Krauss) |
gae | Guarequena | Venezuela | 160 in Venezuela (2001 census). Population total all countries: 650. Ethnic population: 510 |
cbc | Carapana | Colombia | 600 in Colombia (1990 SIL). Population total all countries: 642 |
nej | Neko | Papua New Guinea | 640 (2000 census) |
rwa | Rawo | Papua New Guinea | 640 (2003 SIL) |
yau | Yuwana | Venezuela | 640 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 640 (Crevels 2007) |
mwh | Mouk-Aria | Papua New Guinea | 630 (1982 SIL) |
rmk | Romkun | Papua New Guinea | 630 (2003 SIL) |
vto | Vitou | Indonesia | 630 (2007) |
tpf | Tarpia | Indonesia | 630 (2006 SIL) |
omg | Omagua | Peru | 10 in Peru (2011). Ethnic population: 630 (1976) |
bxz | Binahari | Papua New Guinea | 630 (2000 census) |
sam | Samaritan Aramaic | Palestine | No known L1 speakers in Palestine. Ethnic population: 620 (1999 H. Mutzafi) |
smp | Samaritan | Palestine | No known L1 speakers in Palestine. Ethnic population: 620 (1999 H. Mutzafi) |
avb | Avau | Papua New Guinea | 620 (2002 SIL) |
nsk | Naskapi | Canada | 620 (2011 census) |
mty | Nabi | Papua New Guinea | 620 (2003 SIL) |
msu | Musom | Papua New Guinea | 200 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 620 |
dgc | Agta, Casiguran Dumagat | Philippines | 610 (Headland 1989) |
nez | Nez Perce | United States | 100 (1997 H. Aoki), decreasing. Spoken fluently only by a handful of elders on Nez Perce and Colville Reservations. 30–40 semispeakers, mostly in Idaho (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 610 (2000 census) |
mvt | Mpotovoro | Vanuatu | 430 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 610 |
tpq | Tukpa | India | 610 (2000) |
kyd | Karey | Indonesia | 610 (2011 SIL) |
lni | Daantanai’ | Papua New Guinea | 600 (2007 SIL) |
dif | Dieri | Australia | 10 (2013 P. Austin). Ethnic population: 600 |
hid | Hidatsa | United States | 200 (Golla 2007). 25–50 semifluent speakers. 6 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 600 (2000 census) |
sma | Saami, South | Sweden | 300 in Sweden (Krauss 1992). Population total all countries: 600. Ethnic population: 600 |
oac | Oroch | Russian Federation | 8 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 600 (2010 census) |
kct | Kayan | Papua New Guinea | 600 (2004 PBT) |
duj | Dhuwal | Australia | 600 (2006 census). 140 Dhuwal, 26 Datiwuy, 320 Dhuwaya, 59 Liyagawumirr, 12 Marrangu, 45 Djapu (2006 census) |
cir | Tîrî | New Caledonia | 600 (2009 census), decreasing |
uka | Kaburi | Indonesia | 600 (1986 SIL) |
mlx | Na’ahai | Vanuatu | 600 (1983 SIL) |
pnn | Pinai-Hagahai | Papua New Guinea | 600 (1997 SIL) |
byw | Belhariya | Nepal | 600 (2011 census), decreasing |
kwh | Kowiai | Indonesia | 600 (2000 SIL) |
srs | Sarsi | Canada | 170 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 600 (1977 SIL). L2 users: A small number of semi-speakers and passive speakers (Golla 2007) |
wgb | Wagawaga | Papua New Guinea | 600 (2000 census). 60 monolinguals |
bfe | Betaf | Indonesia | 600 (2005 SIL) |
khs | Kasua | Papua New Guinea | 600 (1990 SIL) |
tmu | Iau | Indonesia | 600 (2000 J. Bateman), increasing. 500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 600 |
tdi | Tomadino | Indonesia | 600 (Mead 1999) |
xmx | Maden | Indonesia | 600 (Remijsen 2001) |
npa | Nar Phu | Nepal | 600 (2011 K. Hildebrandt). 200 Phu speakers, 400 Nar speakers |
yha | Buyang, Baha | China | 600 (Li Jinfang 1997), decreasing |
nce | Yale | Papua New Guinea | 600 (1991 SIL). 30 monolinguals |
hss | Harsusi | Oman | 600 (2011) |
wsa | Warembori | Indonesia | 600 (1998 SIL). L2 users: 20 |
kgy | Kyerung | China | 100 in China (2002). Population total all countries: 600 |
sbc | Kele | Papua New Guinea | 600 (1982 SIL) |
yzg | Buyang, E’ma | China | 600 (Li Jinfang 1997) |
sbf | Shabo | Ethiopia | 400 (2000 M. Brenzinger), decreasing. Ethnic population: 600 (2000) |
pig | Pisabo | Peru | 600 (2006) |
pyy | Pyen | Myanmar | 600 (2013 Pyen Language Committee) |
gbn | Mo’da | South Sudan | 600 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
kwo | Kwomtari | Papua New Guinea | 600 (1998 SIL) |
wrv | Waruna | Papua New Guinea | 600 (1991 SIL) |
kxw | Konai | Papua New Guinea | 600 (1991 SIL) |
kgb | Kawe | Indonesia | 600 (Remijsen 2001) |
ttu | Torau | Papua New Guinea | 600 (1963 SIL) |
azt | Atta, Faire | Philippines | 300 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 600 |
kfl | Kung | Cameroon | 600 (Good 2011) |
bbx | Bubia | Cameroon | 600 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
kou | Koke | Chad | 600 (1993 census) |
ppm | Papuma | Indonesia | 600 (1982 SIL) |
ttw | Long Wat | Malaysia | 600 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
zsa | Sarasira | Papua New Guinea | 600 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 600 |
mmh | Mehináku | Brazil | 230 (2006 FUNASA). All Mehinaku still speak their mother tongue (Crevels 2007). Combined Waura [wau] and Mehinaku speakers: 600 (2011). Ethnic population: 230 (2006 FUNASA) |
rea | Rerau | Papua New Guinea | 590 (2000 census) |
gue | Gurinji | Australia | 590 (2006 census) |
tpc | Me’phaa, Azoyú | Mexico | 590 (2000 INALI) |
wax | Marangis | Papua New Guinea | 590 (2003 SIL) |
utp | Amba | Solomon Islands | 590 (1999 SIL) |
wnb | Wanambre | Papua New Guinea | 590 (2003 SIL) |
kav | Katukína | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 590 (2008 FUNASA) |
gsp | Wasembo | Papua New Guinea | 590 (1980 census) |
met | Mato | Papua New Guinea | 580 (2002 SIL) |
soi | Sonha | Nepal | 580 (2011 census), decreasing. 0 monolinguals |
gmu | Gumalu | Papua New Guinea | 580 (2003 SIL) |
utu | Utu | Papua New Guinea | 580 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
lmb | Merei | Vanuatu | 400 (1997 J. Chung). Ethnic population: 570 |
kkm | Kiong | Nigeria | 100 (2004). Ethnic population: 570 |
snr | Sihan | Papua New Guinea | 570 (2003 SIL) |
mkp | Moikodi | Papua New Guinea | 570 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). 290 monolinguals |
mnl | Tiale | Vanuatu | 400 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 570 |
mjn | Ma | Papua New Guinea | 570 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 570 |
mmw | Emae | Vanuatu | 400 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 570 |
sbh | Sori-Harengan | Papua New Guinea | 570 (1977 P. Lincoln) |
kdd | Yankunytjatjara | Australia | 560 (2006 census) |
imr | Imroing | Indonesia | 560 (2007 SIL) |
frt | Fortsenal | Vanuatu | 450 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 560 |
taf | Tapirapé | Brazil | 560 (2006 Projeto Aranowayao) |
ymn | Sunum | Indonesia | 560 (2005 SIL) |
ssk | Sunam | India | 560 (1998) |
tgq | Tring | Malaysia | 550 (2000) |
bmr | Muinane | Colombia | 150 (2007 F. Cuéllar). Ethnic population: 550 (Crevels 2007) |
geq | Geme | Central African Republic | 550 (1996) |
waz | Wampur | Papua New Guinea | 530 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 550 |
plb | Polonombauk | Vanuatu | 120 (Wurm 2007). Ethnic population: 550 |
tgi | Lawunuia | Papua New Guinea | 550 (1977 P. Lincoln) |
pek | Penchal | Papua New Guinea | 550 (1982 SIL) |
spd | Saep | Papua New Guinea | 550 (2003 SIL) |
xkx | Karore | Papua New Guinea | 550 (2003 SIL) |
bjh | Bahinemo | Papua New Guinea | 550 (1998 NTM) |
tlk | Taloki | Indonesia | 550 (2005 R. Van den Berg). 400 in Maligano, 150 in Wakalambe |
ufi | Ufim | Papua New Guinea | 550 (McElhanon 1978) |
wkd | Mo | Indonesia | 550 (2005 SIL) |
pgk | Rerep | Vanuatu | 380 (1983 SIL). Ethnic population: 540 |
xop | Kopar | Papua New Guinea | 540 (2000 census) |
mbn | Macaguán | Colombia | 300 (Civallero 2008). Most are monolingual. Ethnic population: 540 (Crevels 2007) |
kkz | Kaska | Canada | 300 (2011 census). 150 additional passive speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 540 (FPCC 2014) |
tcw | Totonac, Tecpatlán | Mexico | 540 (2000 census). 110 monolinguals |
unk | Enawené-Nawé | Brazil | 320 (Moore 2006). Most are still monolingual (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 540 (2009 FUNASA) |
vnp | Vunapu | Vanuatu | 380 (1983 SIL). Ethnic population: 540 |
coz | Chocholtec | Mexico | 540 (2011 INALI). Chocholteco del este: 180 speakers, Chocholteco del oeste: 160 speakers, Chocholteco del sur: 200 speakers (2011 INALI) |
bao | Waimaha | Colombia | 500 in Colombia (2004 DNP). Population total all countries: 539. Some monolinguals over 40 |
pih | Pitcairn-Norfolk | Norfolk Island | 430 in Norfolk Island (2011 census). Population total all countries: 532 |
kkk | Kokota | Solomon Islands | 530 (1999 SIL) |
ert | Eritai | Indonesia | 530 (2000) |
lpe | Lepki | Indonesia | 530 (1991 SIL) |
raq | Saam | Nepal | 530 (2011 census). 130 Lingkhim, 400 Saam (2011 census) |
cuo | Cumanagoto | Venezuela | 49 (2001 census). Ethnic population: 530 |
oma | Omaha-Ponca | United States | 85 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 525 (2000 census). 365 Omaha and 160 Ponca (2000 census) |
kay | Kamayurá | Brazil | 400 (2011 S. Drude). Ethnic population: 520 (2009 FUNASA) |
gvo | Gavião do Jiparaná | Brazil | 340 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 520 (2004 Associação de Defensa Etnoambiental) |
tkw | Teanu | Solomon Islands | 520 (2007 A. François) |
ywn | Yawanawa | Brazil | 520 (2006 FUNASA). Includes 360 Shanenawa (2002 FUNAI). Scattered; only 1 village of 100 people |
bwk | Bauwaki | Papua New Guinea | 520 (2000 census) |
vme | Masela, East | Indonesia | 520 (1980 N. de Jonge) |
mkc | Siliput | Papua New Guinea | 520 (2003 SIL) |
tei | Torricelli | Papua New Guinea | 520 (2003 SIL) |
spk | Sengo | Papua New Guinea | 520 (2003 SIL) |
nsw | Navut | Vanuatu | 520 (1983 SIL) |
pat | Papitalai | Papua New Guinea | 520 (1977 P. Lincoln) |
bnr | Butmas-Tur | Vanuatu | 520 (1983 SIL) |
mjm | Medebur | Papua New Guinea | 510 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 510 |
wmt | Walmajarri | Australia | 510 (2006 census) |
wat | Kaninuwa | Papua New Guinea | 360 (2001). 40 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 510 |
neg | Negidal | Russian Federation | 74 (2010 census). Only a few fully fluent (Salminen 2007). Ethnic population: 510 (2010 census) |
sry | Sera | Papua New Guinea | 510 (2000 census) |
koz | Korak | Papua New Guinea | 510 (2003 SIL) |
kmn | Awtuw | Papua New Guinea | 510 (2003 SIL) |
wtf | Watiwa | Papua New Guinea | 510 (2003 SIL) |
mxz | Masela, Central | Indonesia | 510 (1980 N. de Jonge) |
kgi | Selangor Sign Language | Malaysia | 500 |
ypo | Phola, Alo | China | 500 (Pelkey 2011). Ethnic population: 500 |
aos | Taikat | Indonesia | 500 (Wurm 2000) |
kag | Kajaman | Malaysia | 500 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
drc | Minderico | Portugal | 500 (2010 V. Ferreira) |
ngh | N|u | South Africa | 12 (2005 N. Crawhall), decreasing. Ethnic population: 500 (1998 N. Crawhall) |
auu | Auye | Indonesia | 350 (1995 SIL). Ethnic population: 500 (2012 SIL) |
ole | Olekha | Bhutan | 500 (Van Driem 2007) |
mrb | Marino | Vanuatu | 500 (2008 A. Henri), increasing |
oni | Onin | Indonesia | 500 (Wurm 2000) |
knd | Konda | Indonesia | 500 (1988 SIL) |
tlc | Totonac, Yecuatla | Mexico | 500 (1994 SIL) |
pub | Purum | India | 500 (2001 census) |
aun | One, Molmo | Papua New Guinea | 500 (2000 M. Crowther). Ethnic population: 500 (2000). L2 users: 200. Speakers of other One varieties use Molmo when in Molmo One villages |
amc | Amahuaca | Peru | 90 in Peru (2000 SIL), decreasing. Population total all countries: 310. 20 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 500. 300 in Peru; 200 in Brazil; perhaps 50 not contacted in border areas. L2 users: A few women by reason of intermarriage with Amahuaca men use the language at home |
kkd | Kinuku | Nigeria | 500 (1973 SIL) |
cog | Chong | Thailand | 500 in Thailand |
orz | Ormu | Indonesia | 500 (Wurm 2000) |
dti | Dogon, Ana Tinga | Mali | 500 (2005 D. Douyon and R. Blench) |
kxn | Melanau, Kanowit-Tanjong | Malaysia | 200 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 500 |
kbs | Kande | Gabon | 500 (Idiata 2007) |
aht | Ahtena | United States | 80 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 500 (1995 M. Krauss) |
xkq | Koroni | Indonesia | 500 (Mead 1999) |
ner | Yahadian | Indonesia | 500 (1991 SIL) |
xke | Kereho | Indonesia | 500 (2003) |
yab | Yuhup | Brazil | 400 in Brazil (Moore 2006). Population total all countries: 500 |
kly | Kalao | Indonesia | 500 (Friberg and Laskowske 1989) |
afs | Afro-Seminole Creole | Mexico | 200 in Mexico (1990). Ethnic population: 500 (2007) |
trt | Tunggare | Indonesia | 500 (1993 R. Doriot) |
kzb | Kaibobo | Indonesia | 500 (Collins 1983) |
arl | Arabela | Peru | 50 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 500 (2002 SIL) |
whu | Kayan, Wahau | Indonesia | 500 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
etn | Eton | Vanuatu | 500 (1989 census) |
tcm | Tanahmerah | Indonesia | 500 (1978 SIL) |
nni | Nuaulu, North | Indonesia | 500 (1990 SIL) |
uks | Kaapor Sign Language | Brazil | 7 (Kakumasu 1968). Deaf users are monolingual. L2 users: 500 |
hvv | Huave, Santa María del Mar | Mexico | 500 (1993 SIL) |
waf | Wakoná | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 500 (1995 SIL) |
nbn | Kuri | Indonesia | 500 (1982 SIL) |
bvh | Bure | Nigeria | 20 (Batic 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 500 |
zps | Zapotec, Coatlán | Mexico | 500 (1992 SIL) |
kch | Vono | Nigeria | 500 (1973 SIL) |
eit | Eitiep | Papua New Guinea | 500 (2003 SIL), decreasing. 0 monolinguals |
boe | Mundabli | Cameroon | 500 (Good et al. 2011) |
abf | Abai Sungai | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 500 (2000 SIL) |
ytp | Thopho | China | 200 (Pelkey 2011), decreasing. Ethnic population: 500 |
sbt | Kimki | Indonesia | 500 (2004 SIL) |
tsy | Tebul Sign Language | Mali | 500 (2007 SIL) |
njs | Nisa | Indonesia | 500 (1987 SIL) |
hax | Haida, Southern | Canada | 7 (FPCC 2014). 6 semi-speakers (FPCC 2014). Ethnic population: 500 (Golla 2007). L2 users: 0 |
hoy | Holiya | India | 500 (2002 survey) |
snz | Sinsauru | Papua New Guinea | 500 (2003 SIL) |
kuc | Kwinsu | Indonesia | 500 (2007) |
tax | Tamki | Chad | 500 (1999 SIL) |
ugo | Ugong | Thailand | 80 (2000 D. Bradley). Ethnic population: 500 |
bpk | Orowe | New Caledonia | 490 (2009 census), decreasing |
wei | Kiunum | Papua New Guinea | 490 (2000 census) |
kkc | Odoodee | Papua New Guinea | 490 (2002 SIL) |
ray | Rapa | French Polynesia | 300 (2007 census). Ethnic population: 480. 480 (on the island; many more on other islands, esp. Tahiti) |
amm | Ama | Papua New Guinea | 480 (1990 census) |
buv | Bun | Papua New Guinea | 480 (2003 SIL) |
itr | Iteri | Papua New Guinea | 480 (2003 SIL) |
ggl | Ganglau | Papua New Guinea | 470 (2003 SIL) |
gvs | Gumawana | Papua New Guinea | 470 (2000 census), increasing. 50 monolinguals |
duk | Uyajitaya | Papua New Guinea | 470 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
klm | Migum | Papua New Guinea | 470 (2003 SIL) |
mcz | Mawan | Papua New Guinea | 470 (2003 SIL), decreasing |
stw | Satawalese | Micronesia | 460 (1987 census) |
bjc | Bariji | Papua New Guinea | 460 (2000) |
aof | Bragat | Papua New Guinea | 460 (2003 SIL) |
nuc | Nukuini | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 460 (2001) |
akz | Alabama | United States | 250 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 460 (2000 census). Alabama and Texas |
tua | Wiarumus | Papua New Guinea | 460 (2000 census) |
hoa | Hoava | Solomon Islands | 460 (1999 SIL) |
syn | Senaya | Iran | 60 in Iran (1997 H. Mutzafi). Population total all countries: 460 |
rau | Raute | Nepal | 460 (2011 census), decreasing. All nomadic Raute are monolingual |
cwg | Cheq Wong | Malaysia | 460 (2008 JHEOA) |
mxo | Mbowe | Zambia | 460 (2010 census) |
mcd | Sharanahua | Peru | 450 in Peru (2000 SIL). 300 Mastanahua. Population total all countries: 453. 320 monolinguals |
pna | Penan, Bah-Biau | Malaysia | 450 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
lll | Lilau | Papua New Guinea | 450 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
toy | Topoiyo | Indonesia | 450 (Yamaguchi and Nakashima 2001), decreasing |
gve | Duwet | Papua New Guinea | 400 (2011 SIL), increasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 450 |
ctz | Chatino, Zacatepec | Mexico | 450 (2000 INALI) |
bnz | Beezen | Cameroon | 450 (2001 SIL) |
smg | Simbali | Papua New Guinea | 450 (2012 SIL) |
apy | Apalaí | Brazil | 450 (1993 SIL). 100 monolinguals |
bpp | Kaure | Indonesia | 450 (1995 SIL) |
jmw | Mouwase | Papua New Guinea | 450 (2011 SIL). Speakers of other languages live at some of the Mouwase villages, especially Omati, and this may have skewed population figures. Speakers are widely scattered in bush villages, hamlets and squatter settlements |
skz | Sekar | Indonesia | 450 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
scq | Sa’och | Cambodia | 10 (2009 J. Filipi), decreasing. Ethnic population: 450 |
bnw | Bisis | Papua New Guinea | 450 (2000 census) |
ynk | Yupik, Naukan | Russian Federation | 60 (Dorais 2010). Ethnic population: 450 (Dorais 2010) |
roe | Ronji | Papua New Guinea | 450 (2003 SIL) |
gin | Hinukh | Russian Federation | 5 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 440 (2010 census) |
kux | Kukatja | Australia | 440 (2006 census) |
cvn | Chinantec, Valle Nacional | Mexico | 440 (2000 INALI) |
rmx | Romam | Viet Nam | 200 (2013 SIL). Ethnic population: 440 (2009 census) |
dbe | Dabe | Indonesia | 440 (2005 SIL) |
prw | Parawen | Papua New Guinea | 430 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
vlp | Valpei | Vanuatu | 300 (1983 SIL). Ethnic population: 430 |
nkg | Nekgini | Papua New Guinea | 430 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
wsi | Wusi | Vanuatu | 300 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 430 |
ayq | Ayi | Papua New Guinea | 430 (2000 census) |
kbw | Kaiep | Papua New Guinea | 200 (Wurm 2007). Ethnic population: 430 |
gdo | Ghodoberi | Russian Federation | 130 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 430 (2010 census) |
mjk | Matukar | Papua New Guinea | 430 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 430 |
nht | Nahuatl, Ometepec | Mexico | 430 (1990 census) |
alm | Amblong | Vanuatu | 300. Ethnic population: 430 |
ske | Seke | Vanuatu | 300 (2011 K. Johnson). Ethnic population: 430 |
srq | Sirionó | Bolivia | 400 (Adelaar 2004), increasing. 30 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 420 (Adelaar 2004). More than half the ethnic group is under 15 years old (Crevels 2007) |
ksi | Isaka | Papua New Guinea | 420 (2003 SIL) |
ncc | Ponam | Papua New Guinea | 420 (1977 P. Lincoln) |
lnm | Langam | Papua New Guinea | 420 (2003 SIL) |
sdx | Melanau, Sibu | Malaysia | 420 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
lce | Sekak | Indonesia | 420 (2000), decreasing |
xpn | Kapinawá | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 420 (Crevels 2007) |
pnr | Panim | Papua New Guinea | 420 (2003 SIL) |
mxk | Monumbo | Papua New Guinea | 410 (2003 SIL) |
ikt | Inuinnaqtun | Canada | 410 (2011 census) |
smf | Auwe | Papua New Guinea | 410 (2003 SIL) |
gni | Gooniyandi | Australia | 410 (2006 census) |
otl | Otomi, Tilapa | Mexico | 400 (1990 census) |
cbv | Cacua | Colombia | 400 (2010 A. Gonzalez). Many monolinguals, especially children |
dei | Demisa | Indonesia | 400 (Wurm 2000) |
mts | Yora | Peru | 170 (Crevels 2007). Possibly another 400 uncontacted speakers on the Upper Piedras River (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 170 (Crevels 2007) |
pas | Papasena | Indonesia | 400 (1982 SIL) |
tmj | Samarokena | Indonesia | 400 (1982 SIL) |
jel | Yelmek | Indonesia | 400 (1978 SIL) |
gev | Eviya | Gabon | 50 (2013 D. Cavar). Ethnic population: 400 (2013 D. Cavar) |
myj | Mangayat | South Sudan | 400 (1987 SIL). 0 monolinguals |
xau | Kauwera | Indonesia | 400 (1987 SIL) |
aqn | Alta, Northern | Philippines | 200 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 400 |
azd | Nahuatl, Eastern Durango | Mexico | 400 (2011 SIL) |
dac | Dambi | Papua New Guinea | 350 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 400 |
lpa | Lelepa | Vanuatu | 400 (1989 census) |
urn | Uruangnirin | Indonesia | 400 (1983 SIL) |
nkk | Nokuku | Vanuatu | 160 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Ethnic population: 400 |
eli | Nding | Sudan | 400 (Welmers 1971) |
afd | Andai | Papua New Guinea | 400 (2005) |
ktf | Kwami | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 400 |
ynl | Yangulam | Papua New Guinea | 400 (2000 census) |
taa | Tanana, Lower | United States | 15 (Krauss 2007). Ethnic population: 400 (Krauss 2007) |
eme | Emerillon | French Guiana | 400 (2001), increasing. Ethnic population: 400 (Crevels 2007) |
hum | Hungana | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 400 |
bvl | Bolivian Sign Language | Bolivia | 350–400 (1988 E. Powlison) |
sii | Shom Peng | India | 400 (2004). Mainly monolingual |
umu | Munsee | Canada | 7 (Kinkade 1991). Ethnic population: 400 (Kinkade 1991) |
bvk | Bukat | Indonesia | 400 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
nnt | Nanticoke | United States | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 400 (1977 SIL) |
hij | Hijuk | Cameroon | 400 (1992 SIL) |
zua | Zeem | Nigeria | 400 (Blench 2003) |
aww | Awun | Papua New Guinea | 400 (2003 SIL) |
ost | Osatu | Cameroon | 400 (2002 SIL) |
pyn | Poyanáwa | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 400 (1999 ISA) |
tav | Tatuyo | Colombia | 400 (2007 SIL). Ethnic population: 400 (Crevels 2007) |
siq | Sonia | Papua New Guinea | 400 (1993 SIL), decreasing |
kxr | Koro | Papua New Guinea | 400 (1983 SIL) |
opk | Kopkaka | Indonesia | 400 (2002 SIL). 400 monolinguals |
kax | Kao | Indonesia | 400 (2000) |
nmm | Manangba | Nepal | 390 (2011 census), decreasing |
xtt | Mixtec, Tacahua | Mexico | 390 (2005 census). 60 monolinguals |
tpr | Tuparí | Brazil | 340 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 380 |
kmf | Kare | Papua New Guinea | 380 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
bpm | Biyom | Papua New Guinea | 380 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
mxw | Namo | Papua New Guinea | 380 (2003 SIL) |
atl | Agta, Mt. Iraya | Philippines | 150 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 380 |
yrn | Yerong | China | 380 (2000) |
yra | Yerakai | Papua New Guinea | 380 (2000 census) |
kre | Panará | Brazil | 375 (2008 SIL). Ethnic population: 380 |
grg | Madi | Papua New Guinea | 380 (2003 SIL) |
dih | Kumiai | Mexico | 220 in Mexico (2000 INALI). Population total all countries: 370. 0 monolinguals (1993) |
gvj | Guajá | Brazil | 280 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 370 (1995 AMTB) |
oyy | Oya’oya | Papua New Guinea | 370 (1990 census) |
nbj | Ngarinman | Australia | 370 (Black 1983). 360 Ngarinman, 15 Bilinara (2006 census) |
urm | Urapmin | Papua New Guinea | 370 (2003 SIL) |
pud | Punan Aput | Indonesia | 370 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
gta | Guató | Brazil | 4 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 370 (2008 FUNASA) |
kdy | Keijar | Indonesia | 370 (2005 SIL) |
tnz | Tonga | Thailand | 350 in Thailand (2014 SIL). Population total all countries: 365 |
mmq | Musak | Papua New Guinea | 360 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
psq | Pasi | Papua New Guinea | 360 (2000 census) |
gvn | Kuku-Yalanji | Australia | 360 (2006 census), increasing |
swo | Shanenawa | Brazil | 9 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 360 (2002 FUNAI) |
clw | Chulym | Russian Federation | 44 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 360 (2010 census) |
irn | Irántxe | Brazil | 40 (2010 SIL). Ethnic population: 360 (2006 ISA) |
ddj | Jaru | Australia | 360 (2006 census) |
tww | Tuwari | Papua New Guinea | 360 (2000 census) |
sov | Sonsorol | Palau | 360 (2007 R. Dongosaro). About 60 on the outer islands (Sonsoral 30, Pulo Anna 10, Merir 3) and 300 in Koror town, Echang village |
bjr | Binumarien | Papua New Guinea | 360 (1990 census) |
wtk | Watakataui | Papua New Guinea | 350 (1998) |
wsr | Owenia | Papua New Guinea | 350 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
kzd | Kadai | Indonesia | 350 (2000) |
phq | Phana’ | Laos | 350 (1995 census). Ethnic population: Included within the Ahka [ahk] ethnic group (Bradley 2007) |
tya | Tauya | Papua New Guinea | 350 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
auw | Awyi | Indonesia | 350 (Wurm 2000) |
kaq | Capanahua | Peru | 50 (Crevels 2007). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 350 (Crevels 2007) |
aas | Aasáx | Tanzania | 350 (1999 J. Carr), decreasing |
agl | Fembe | Papua New Guinea | 350 (1986 SIL) |
gop | Yeretuar | Indonesia | 350 (2000) |
gob | Playero | Colombia | 150 in Colombia (Crevels 2007). Population total all countries: 350. Ethnic population: 160 (Crevels 2007) |
wru | Waru | Indonesia | 350 (Mead 1999) |
lhn | Lahanan | Malaysia | 350 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
mud | Aleut, Mednyj | Russian Federation | 350 (2010 census). Census includes Aleut [ale] |
bgy | Benggoi | Indonesia | 350 (1989 SIL) |
srk | Serudung Murut | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 350 (2000 SIL) |
niw | Nimo | Papua New Guinea | 350 (1998 NTM) |
gnt | Guntai | Papua New Guinea | 350 (2003 SIL) |
ulw | Ulwa | Nicaragua | 350 (2009 J. Mejia) |
tql | Lehali | Vanuatu | 250 (2007 A. François). Ethnic population: 350 |
bit | Berinomo | Papua New Guinea | 350 (2000 census) |
nuh | Ndunda | Nigeria | 350 (Blench, Spriggs, and Connell 1999) |
aok | Arhö | New Caledonia | 10 (Wurm 2000), decreasing. Ethnic population: 350 |
flh | Foau | Indonesia | 350 (2010 SIL), increasing |
thd | Thayore | Australia | 29 (2006 census), decreasing. Kuuk-Yak dialect recently extinct (Wurm 2007). Ethnic population: 350 (1982 A. Hall) |
pee | Taje | Indonesia | 350 (Himmelmann 2001), decreasing |
all | Allar | India | 350 (Shashi and Shri 1994) |
suy | Suyá | Brazil | 350 (2006 FUNASA). 330 Suya (main dialect); 58 Tapayúna (1995 ISA). Ethnic population: 350 (2006 FUNASA). All Tapayuna speak their native language (Crevels 2007) |
coc | Cocopa | Mexico | 200 in Mexico (1998 P. Larson). Population total all countries: 350. Ethnic population: 200 (1998) |
ska | Skagit | United States | 100 (1977 SIL). Ethnic population: 350 (1977 SIL) |
tgv | Tingui-Boto | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 350 (2002) |
sug | Suganga | Papua New Guinea | 350 (2000 census) |
jau | Yaur | Indonesia | 350 (1978 SIL) |
bki | Baki | Vanuatu | 350 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Few monolinguals, youngest and oldest |
ipo | Ipiko | Papua New Guinea | 345 (2003 SIL) |
txi | Ikpeng | Brazil | 310 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 340 (2006 FUNASA) |
zax | Zapotec, Xadani | Mexico | 340 (1990 census). 1 monolinguals (1990) |
mgt | Mongol | Papua New Guinea | 340 (2003 SIL) |
bbf | Baibai | Papua New Guinea | 340 (2000 census) |
gap | Gal | Papua New Guinea | 340 (2003 SIL) |
aap | Arára, Pará | Brazil | 340 (2010 I. Souza) |
dmk | Domaaki | Pakistan | 340 (Matthias 2011), decreasing. Concentrated mostly in one village (Van Driem 2007) |
tds | Doutai | Indonesia | 70 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 340 (1993 R. Doriot) |
sve | Serili | Indonesia | 330 (1980 N. de Jonge) |
kvp | Kompane | Indonesia | 330 (1995 SIL) |
dgg | Doga | Papua New Guinea | 200 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 330 |
ele | Elepi | Papua New Guinea | 330 (2003 SIL) |
wmd | Mamaindé | Brazil | 330 (2007) |
owi | Owiniga | Papua New Guinea | 330 (1998 NTM) |
rpt | Rapting | Papua New Guinea | 330 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
aeq | Aer | Pakistan | 100 (1998). Women monolingual. Ethnic population: 330 Aer in Deh area |
asd | Asas | Papua New Guinea | 330 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
kco | Kinalakna | Papua New Guinea | 305 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 330 |
siu | Sinagen | Papua New Guinea | 330 (2003 SIL) |
xtj | Mixtec, San Juan Teita | Mexico | 330 (2000 INALI). 35 monolinguals |
mpq | Matís | Brazil | 320 (2008 ISA) |
yis | Yis | Papua New Guinea | 320 (2003 SIL) |
xoi | Kominimung | Papua New Guinea | 320 (2003 SIL) |
ktn | Karitiâna | Brazil | 210 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 320 (2005 ISA) |
lio | Liki | Indonesia | 11 (2005 SIL), decreasing. Ethnic population: 320 |
auq | Anus | Indonesia | 320 (2005 SIL) |
jbk | Barikewa | Papua New Guinea | 320 (2011 SIL) |
arj | Arapaso | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 320 (Moore 2006) |
pti | Pintiini | Australia | 320 (2006 census) |
ktx | Kaxararí | Brazil | 270 (2001 ISA). Ethnic population: 320 (2009 FUNASA) |
wau | Waurá | Brazil | 320 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 320 (Moore 2006) |
yar | Yabarana | Venezuela | 20 (1977 E. Migliazza). Ethnic population: 320 (Crevels 2007) |
zpb | Zapotec, Yautepec | Mexico | 310 (1990 census). 4 monolinguals (1990). All over 50 |
yij | Yindjibarndi | Australia | 310 (2006 census) |
nna | Nyangumarta | Australia | 310 (2006 census) |
nhv | Nahuatl, Temascaltepec | Mexico | 310 (1990 census) |
wrm | Warumungu | Australia | 310 (2006 census) |
btp | Budibud | Papua New Guinea | 310 (2000). 50 monolinguals |
bsa | Abinomn | Indonesia | 300 (Clouse, Ma, and Donohue 2002) |
tyj | Tai Do | Viet Nam | 300 (2002) |
bhc | Biga | Indonesia | 300 (Remijsen 2001) |
tad | Tause | Indonesia | 300 (Wurm 2000) |
jda | Jad | India | 300 (Breton 1997) |
wgo | Waigeo | Indonesia | 300 (1978 SIL) |
mru | Mono | Cameroon | 300 (2001 SIL) |
kjn | Kunjen | Australia | 20 (1991 B. Sommer), decreasing. 40 with some knowledge. Ethnic population: 300 (1991 B. Sommer) |
sxr | Saaroa | China–Taiwan | 10 (2012 C. Pan). Ethnic population: 300 (2000 UNESCO) |
acb | Áncá | Nigeria | 300 (2006) |
boq | Bogaya | Papua New Guinea | 300 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
tip | Trimuris | Indonesia | 300 (1999 SIL) |
bro | Brokkat | Bhutan | 300 (Van Driem 1993) |
npn | Mondropolon | Papua New Guinea | 300 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
awt | Araweté | Brazil | 280 (Moore 2006). Nearly all are monolingual (1986). Ethnic population: 300 (2003 ISA) |
xwr | Kwerba Mamberamo | Indonesia | 300 (1993 R. Doriot) |
fiw | Fiwaga | Papua New Guinea | 300 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
ssf | Thao | China–Taiwan | 5 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 300 (Tsukida 2007) |
mcv | Minanibai | Papua New Guinea | 300 (Wurm and Hattori 1981), decreasing |
asu | Asurini, Tocantins | Brazil | 300 (2001 ISA). Ethnic population: 300 (Moore 2006) |
swr | Saweru | Indonesia | 300 (1991 SIL) |
giq | Gelao, Green | Viet Nam | 300 in Viet Nam (2002 J. Edmondson) |
vra | Vera’a | Vanuatu | 300 (2005 A. François) |
pok | Pokangá | Brazil | 100 (1983 SIL). Ethnic population: 300 (1988 ISA) |
nex | Neme | Papua New Guinea | 300 (2002 SIL) |
cot | Caquinte | Peru | 300 (2000 SIL), increasing. Ethnic population: 300 |
bqb | Bagusa | Indonesia | 300 (1987 SIL) |
amt | Amto | Papua New Guinea | 300 (2006 NTM) |
ahn | Àhàn | Nigeria | 300 (2000 R. Blench) |
oaa | Orok | Russian Federation | 47 in Russian Federation (2010 census). Population total all countries: 50. Ethnic population: 300 (2010 census) |
soh | Aka | Sudan | 300 (Bender 1983) |
kzv | Komyandaret | Indonesia | 300 (2000 SIL) |
lnz | Lonzo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 300 |
kja | Mlap | Indonesia | 300 (Wurm 2000) |
yln | Buyang, Langnian | China | 300 (Li Jinfang 1997), decreasing |
hud | Huaulu | Indonesia | 300 (1987 SIL) |
onk | One, Kabore | Papua New Guinea | 300 (2000 M. Crowther). Ethnic population: 300 |
wuy | Wauyai | Indonesia | 300 (Remijsen 2001) |
mrf | Elseng | Indonesia | 300 (1991 SIL) |
yee | Yimas | Papua New Guinea | 300 (Wurm 2000) |
kme | Bakole | Cameroon | 300 (1982 SIL) |
kns | Kensiu | Malaysia | Population total all countries: 300. Ethnic population: 200 (2013 SIL) |
ccm | Malaccan Creole Malay | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 300 |
llh | Lamu | China | 120 (2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 300 |
wra | Warapu | Papua New Guinea | 300 (Wurm 2000) |
mqw | Murupi | Papua New Guinea | 300 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
bgv | Warkay-Bipim | Indonesia | 300 (1993 R. Doriot) |
tys | Tày Sa Pa | Viet Nam | 300 (2002 J. Edmondson) |
tau | Tanana, Upper | United States | 100 in United States (Golla 2007). Population total all countries: 110. Ethnic population: 300 (Golla 2007) |
tbp | Diebroud | Indonesia | 300 (2006 SIL) |
lgh | Laghuu | Viet Nam | 300 (2002 J. Edmondson) |
fss | Finland-Swedish Sign Language | Finland | 150 (2014 EUD). 150 deaf signers out of 300 total signers (2014 EUD) |
pep | Kunja | Papua New Guinea | 290 (2003 SIL) |
rmh | Murkim | Indonesia | 290 (2004 SIL) |
upi | Umeda | Papua New Guinea | 290 (2003 SIL) |
phw | Phangduwali | Nepal | 290 (2011 census) |
aag | Ambrak | Papua New Guinea | 290 (2000 census) |
cbd | Carijona | Colombia | 6 (Crevels 2007). 6 speakers near La Pedrera and a few more near Miraflores (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 290 (Crevels 2007) |
ore | Orejón | Peru | 220 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 290 (Crevels 2007) |
afp | Tapei | Papua New Guinea | 290 (2005 SIL) |
pme | Pwaamei | New Caledonia | 290 (2009 census) |
tml | Citak, Tamnim | Indonesia | 290 (1993 R. Doriot) |
ygm | Yagomi | Papua New Guinea | 280 (2003 SIL) |
ing | Degexit’an | United States | 40 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 280 (Golla 2007) |
aca | Achagua | Colombia | 250 (2000 M. Lozano), decreasing. Ethnic population: 280 (Crevels 2007) |
nax | Nakwi | Papua New Guinea | 280 (2003 SIL) |
isa | Isabi | Papua New Guinea | 280 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
cbb | Cabiyarí | Colombia | 270 (Civallero 2008). Ethnic population: 280 (Crevels 2007) |
frq | Forak | Papua New Guinea | 280 (2003 SIL) |
pdn | Fedan | Indonesia | 280 (2005 SIL) |
stm | Setaman | Papua New Guinea | 280 (2000 census) |
mqi | Mariri | Indonesia | 280 (2011 SIL) |
wet | Perai | Indonesia | 280 (Hinton 2000) |
mqe | Matepi | Papua New Guinea | 280 (2003 SIL) |
dhg | Djangu | Australia | 270 (2006 census). 58 Djangu, 170 Gaalpu, 44 Wangurri (2006 census) |
usu | Uya | Papua New Guinea | 270 (2003 SIL) |
aud | Anuta | Solomon Islands | 270 (1999 SIL) |
alx | Amol | Papua New Guinea | 270 (2000 census) |
dgx | Doghoro | Papua New Guinea | 270 (2000 census) |
aem | Arem | Viet Nam | 20 in Viet Nam (Ferlus 1996). Population total all countries: 270. Ethnic population: 100 (Ferlus 1996) |
mnm | Mapena | Papua New Guinea | 270 (1973 SIL) |
lei | Lemio | Papua New Guinea | 270 (2003 SIL) |
mlj | Miltu | Chad | 270 (1993 census) |
mnq | Minriq | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 270 (2008 JHEOA) |
kdr | Karaim | Lithuania | 50 in Lithuania (Salminen 2007). Population total all countries: 56. Ethnic population: 270 |
ytw | Yout Wam | Papua New Guinea | 270 (2006 SIL) |
mdz | Suruí do Pará | Brazil | 260 (2006 FUNASA) |
mmm | Maii | Vanuatu | 180 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 260 (2001) |
tba | Aikanã | Brazil | 180 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 260 (Moore 2006) |
dnr | Danaru | Papua New Guinea | 260 (2003 SIL) |
pnl | Paleni | Burkina Faso | 260 (2012 SIL) |
bry | Burui | Papua New Guinea | 260 (2000) |
bir | Bisorio | Papua New Guinea | 260 (2003 SIL). 50–100 Pikaru |
mph | Maung | Australia | 260 (2006 census) |
sbq | Sileibi | Papua New Guinea | 260 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
imn | Imonda | Papua New Guinea | 250 (1994 SIL) |
mvx | Meoswar | Indonesia | 250 (1993 R. Doriot) |
gqn | Guana | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 250 (2005 ISA) |
brs | Baras | Indonesia | 250 (Valkama 1987). 50 households |
sao | Sause | Indonesia | 250 (Wurm 2000) |
xnb | Kanakanabu | China–Taiwan | 4 (2012 P. Jen-Kuei). A few other semi-speakers who have passive knowledge of the language (2012 P. Jen-Kuei). Ethnic population: 250 ( UNESCO) |
bzu | Burmeso | Indonesia | 250 (Donohue 1998) |
kiq | Kosare | Indonesia | 250 (1993 R. Doriot) |
emw | Emplawas | Indonesia | 250 (2007 SIL) |
srf | Nafi | Papua New Guinea | 160 (Holzknecht 1988). May be less than 100 speakers (Wurm 2007). Ethnic population: 250 |
anq | Jarawa | India | 250 (Abbi 2006) |
muu | Yaaku | Kenya | 50 (1983). Ethnic population: 250 (1983) |
tlg | Tofanma | Indonesia | 250 (2005 SIL) |
snu | Viid | Indonesia | 250 (2005 SIL). 0 monolinguals |
xat | Katawixi | Brazil | 10 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 250 (Moore 2006) |
mso | Mombum | Indonesia | 250 (1993 R. Doriot) |
ler | Lenkau | Papua New Guinea | 250 (1982 SIL). Ethnic population: 250 (2000 D. Tryon) |
urr | Löyöp | Vanuatu | 250 (2007 A. François) |
xor | Korubo | Brazil | 26 (2007 FPEVJ). Ethnic population: 250 (2000 ISA) |
cox | Nanti | Peru | 250 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 250 (Crevels 2007) |
kiy | Kirikiri | Indonesia | 250 (1982 SIL) |
lcc | Legenyem | Indonesia | 250 (Wurm 2000) |
daz | Dao | Indonesia | 250 (1991 SIL) |
bqq | Biritai | Indonesia | 250 (1988 SIL) |
nqn | Nen | Papua New Guinea | 250 (2002 SIL) |
mok | Morori | Indonesia | 50 (1998 M. Donohue). Ethnic population: 250 (1998 M. Donohue) |
sij | Numbami | Papua New Guinea | 200 (Wurm 2007). Ethnic population: 250 |
itk | Judeo-Italian | Italy | 200 in Italy. Very few speakers are fluent (Salminen 2007). Population total all countries: 250 |
gnn | Gumatj | Australia | 240 (2006 census) |
lnh | Lanoh | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 240 (2008 JHEOA) |
kgv | Karas | Indonesia | 240 (1983 SIL) |
bhf | Odiai | Papua New Guinea | 240 (2000 census) |
djj | Djeebbana | Australia | 240 (2006 census). L2 users: 100 (1991) |
knq | Kintaq | Malaysia | 110 in Malaysia (2008 JHEOA). Population total all countries: 111. Ethnic population: 240 (Bradley 2007) |
nys | Nyunga | Australia | 240 (2006 census) |
slj | Salumá | Brazil | 240 (2000) |
nrg | Narango | Vanuatu | 160 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Ethnic population: 230 |
wla | Walio | Papua New Guinea | 230 (2003 SIL) |
msl | Molof | Indonesia | 230 (2005 SIL) |
wfg | Zorop | Indonesia | 230 (2005 SIL). 0 monolinguals |
iqu | Iquito | Peru | 35 (2002 SIL), decreasing. 1 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 230 (Crevels 2007) |
kbi | Kaptiau | Indonesia | 230 (2006 SIL) |
col | Columbia-Wenatchi | United States | 40 (Watanabe and Sasama 2007). 25 Columbia speakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 230 (2000 census). L2 users: 0 |
asz | As | Indonesia | 230 (Wurm 2000) |
aie | Amara | Papua New Guinea | 230 (2011 SIL), decreasing. 0 monolinguals |
enf | Enets, Forest | Russian Federation | 40 (2010 census). Includes Tundra Enets [enh]. Ethnic population: 230 (2010 census). Includes Tundra Enets [enh] |
enh | Enets, Tundra | Russian Federation | 40 (2010 census). Includes Forest Enets [enf]. Ethnic population: 230 (2010 census). Includes Forest Enets [enf] |
yaw | Yawalapití | Brazil | 8 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 220 (Moore 2006) |
tcq | Kaiy | Indonesia | 220 (Wurm 2000) |
tcb | Tanacross | United States | 60 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 220 (Golla 2007) |
elu | Elu | Papua New Guinea | 220 (1983 SIL) |
dmu | Tebi | Indonesia | 220 (2005 SIL) |
jru | Japreria | Venezuela | 170 (2002 census). 10 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 220 |
wmc | Wamas | Papua New Guinea | 220 (2000) |
cku | Koasati | United States | 200 (2000 SIL), decreasing. Ethnic population: 220 (2000 census) |
lrn | Lorang | Indonesia | 220 (2011 SIL) |
mzo | Matipuhy | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 220 (Crevels 2007) |
kis | Kis | Papua New Guinea | 220 (2000 D. Tryon) |
mmp | Siawi | Papua New Guinea | 220 (2007 NTM), increasing |
ulk | Meriam | Australia | 210 (2006 census) |
ngr | Engdewu | Solomon Islands | 210 (1999 SIL) |
dji | Djinang | Australia | 210 (2006 census). 170 Djinang, 43 Wulaki (2006 census) |
mrp | Morouas | Vanuatu | 150 (1983 SIL). Ethnic population: 210 |
gia | Kitja | Australia | 210 (2006 census) |
tmt | Tasmate | Vanuatu | 150 (1983 SIL). Ethnic population: 210 |
arr | Karo | Brazil | 210 (2006 Associação de Defensa Etnoambiental). Spoken by almost everyone in the two villages (Crevels 2007) |
mep | Miriwung | Australia | 210 (2006 census) |
ptr | Piamatsina | Vanuatu | 150 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Ethnic population: 210 |
erw | Erokwanas | Indonesia | 200 (Wurm 2000). Probably fewer than 200 (Wurm 2007) |
afn | Defaka | Nigeria | 200 (2001 R. Blench) |
aaf | Aranadan | India | 200 (2001 census). Census did not include all people in interior settlements |
liv | Liv | Latvia | 1 (2007 T. Salminen). Ethnic population: 200 |
enc | En | Viet Nam | 200 (1998 J. Edmondson) |
zte | Zapotec, Elotepec | Mexico | 200 (1990 census) |
zro | Záparo | Ecuador | 5 (2007 UNESCO). About 20 elderly Záparo still have some variable degree of knowledge of the language (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 200 (2007 UNESCO) |
osu | One, Southern | Papua New Guinea | 200 (2000 M. Crowther). Ethnic population: 200 |
wbv | Wajarri | Australia | 89 (2006 census). Ethnic population: 200 (1981 W. Douglas) |
pnh | Penrhyn | Cook Islands | 200 (2011 census) |
wwo | Dorig | Vanuatu | 200 (2003 A. François) |
wai | Wares | Indonesia | 200 (1993 R. Doriot) |
uya | Doko-Uyanga | Nigeria | 200 |
jbr | Jofotek-Bromnya | Indonesia | 200 (2007), increasing. Few monolinguals |
puc | Punan Merap | Indonesia | 200 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
xel | Kelo | Sudan | 200 |
khh | Kehu | Indonesia | 200 (2007 SIL) |
khp | Kapauri | Indonesia | 200 (2006 SIL) |
yki | Yoke | Indonesia | 200 (1998 M. Donohue) |
nyl | Nyeu | Thailand | 200 |
aja | Aja | South Sudan | 200 (1993 SIL) |
omt | Omotik | Kenya | 50 (1980). Ethnic population: 200 (2000) |
lnb | Mbalanhu | Namibia | 200 (2006) |
urp | Uru-Pa-In | Brazil | 200 (1995 SIL) |
yrs | Yarsun | Indonesia | 200 (1991 SIL) |
klh | Weliki | Papua New Guinea | 200 (1990 SIL) |
tnu | Tay Khang | Laos | 200 |
bnv | Beneraf | Indonesia | 200 (2005 SIL). Very few monolinguals |
msx | Moresada | Papua New Guinea | 200 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
tyl | Thu Lao | Viet Nam | 200 (2002 J. Edmondson) |
tsd | Tsakonian | Greece | 200 (Salminen 2007) |
mft | Mokerang | Papua New Guinea | 200 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
hoi | Holikachuk | United States | 6 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 200 (Golla 2007) |
cby | Carabayo | Colombia | 150. Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2007) |
tqw | Tonkawa | United States | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 200 (Golla 2007) |
bsu | Bahonsuai | Indonesia | 200 (Mead 1999) |
mmb | Momina | Indonesia | 200 (1998 M. Donohue) |
tno | Toromono | Bolivia | Population total all countries: 200. Ethnic population: 200 (Adelaar 2004) |
igg | Igana | Papua New Guinea | 200 (2003 SIL) |
mhf | Mamaa | Papua New Guinea | 200 (McElhanon 1978) |
mjd | Maidu, Northwest | United States | 3 (1994 L. Hinton). Ethnic population: 200 (1977 SIL) |
gwf | Gowro | Pakistan | 200 (1990), decreasing |
ite | Itene | Bolivia | 75 in Bolivia (Crevels 2007). Population total all countries: 87. Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2007) |
bhm | Bathari | Oman | 200 in Oman (2011) |
cet | Centúúm | Nigeria | 200 (Crozier and Blench 1992) |
huc | ‡Hua | Botswana | 200 (2004 R. Cook), decreasing |
cow | Cowlitz | United States | 110 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 200 (1990 M. Kinkade) |
bvp | Bumang | China | 200 (Jie 2007) |
itx | Itik | Indonesia | 80 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 200 |
klo | Kapya | Nigeria | 200 (2004) |
sxm | Samre | Cambodia | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 200 (2000 D. Bradley) |
mcg | Mapoyo | Venezuela | 12 (2001 census), decreasing. A few semi-speakers left (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 200 (Crevels 2007) |
muc | Ajumbu | Cameroon | 200 (Good et al. 2011) |
rac | Rasawa | Indonesia | 200 (1987 SIL) |
oca | Ocaina | Peru | 54 in Peru (2000). Population total all countries: 194. Ethnic population: 150 (2000 W. Adelaar) |
nwr | Nawaru | Papua New Guinea | 190 (1990 SIL) |
jbt | Jabutí | Brazil | 1 (Van der Voort 2008). Ethnic population: 190 (2009 FUNASA) |
ama | Amanayé | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 190 (2001 ISA) |
xii | Xiri | South Africa | 87 in South Africa (2000). Population total all countries: 187 |
stf | Seta | Papua New Guinea | 180 (2000 census) |
bed | Bedoanas | Indonesia | 180 (Wurm 2000) |
ffi | Foia Foia | Papua New Guinea | 180 (2000 census) |
cjn | Chenapian | Papua New Guinea | 180 (2003 SIL) |
ays | Ayta, Sorsogon | Philippines | 15 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 180 |
nud | Ngala | Papua New Guinea | 180 (2003 SIL) |
bop | Bonkiman | Papua New Guinea | 180 (1991 SIL). 70 monolinguals |
piz | Pije | New Caledonia | 180 (2009 census), decreasing |
xsp | Silopi | Papua New Guinea | 180 (2003 SIL) |
nam | Ngan’gityemerri | Australia | 180 (2006 census). Ngenkiwumerri dialect is endangered, moving towards seriously endangered (Wurm 2007) |
yde | Yangum Dey | Papua New Guinea | 180 (2000 census) |
nkm | Namat | Papua New Guinea | 180 (2000 census) |
mzt | Mintil | Malaysia | 180 (2005 Lye Tuck-Po) |
ukg | Ukuriguma | Papua New Guinea | 170 (2003 SIL) |
aqr | Arhâ | New Caledonia | 170 (2009 census) |
dnd | Daonda | Papua New Guinea | 170 (2003 SIL) |
urz | Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau | Brazil | 87 (Moore 2006). Crevels (2007) groups the Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau together with Amundava [adw] for a total population of 170 (2003). Ethnic population: 87 (Moore 2006) |
nbk | Nake | Papua New Guinea | 170 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
dax | Dayi | Australia | 170 (2006 census). 53 Dhalwangu, 115 Dayi speakers (2006 census). 0 monolinguals |
awe | Awetí | Brazil | 170 (2011 S. Drude) |
orn | Orang Kanaq | Malaysia | Ethnic population: 160 (2008 JHEOA) |
sbi | Seti | Papua New Guinea | 160 (2003 SIL) |
grx | Guriaso | Papua New Guinea | 160 (2003 SIL) |
kuu | Kuskokwim, Upper | United States | 40 (Golla 2007). 3 households (1997). Ethnic population: 160 (Golla 2007) |
ktl | Koroshi | Iran | 160. 40–50 families |
ylg | Yelogu | Papua New Guinea | 160 (2003 SIL) |
bcj | Bardi | Australia | 160 (2006 census), decreasing |
nay | Narrinyeri | Australia | 160 (2006 census) |
ulf | Usku | Indonesia | 110 (2004 SIL). Population estimates range from 20 to 160 (Wurm 2007). Few monolinguals |
krf | Koro | Vanuatu | 160 (2003 A. François) |
qua | Quapaw | United States | 34 (1990 census). Ethnic population: 160 (2000 census) |
mra | Mlabri | Thailand | 130 in Thailand (Bradley 2007). Population total all countries: 154 |
agf | Arguni | Indonesia | 150 (Wurm 2000) |
tnx | Tanema | Solomon Islands | 4 (2007 A. François). Ethnic population: 150 (Wurm 2007) |
nby | Ningera | Papua New Guinea | 150 (2003 SIL) |
apx | Aputai | Indonesia | 150 (Hinton 2000) |
xaw | Kawaiisu | United States | 5 (2005 J. Turner). Ethnic population: 150 (2005 J. Turner) |
hiw | Hiw | Vanuatu | 150 (2007 A. François) |
atz | Arta | Philippines | 11 (2013 Y. Kimoto). 35–45 have some knowledge of the language, but cannot speak properly (2013 Y. Kimoto). Ethnic population: 150 |
okk | One, Kwamtim | Papua New Guinea | 150 (2000 M. Crowther). Ethnic population: 150 |
coj | Cochimi | Mexico | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 150 (Adelaar 2007). This may include Kumiai [dih] in La Huerta who call themselves Cochimí. Old Cochimí is extinct (Mixco 1978) |
axg | Arára, Mato Grosso | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 150 (1994 ISA) |
pmr | Paynamar | Papua New Guinea | 150 (Z’Graggen 1975) |
kqq | Krenak | Brazil | 10 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 150 (Moore 2006) |
onj | Onjob | Papua New Guinea | 150 (Wurm 2000) |
kcd | Kanum, Ngkâlmpw | Indonesia | 150 (1996 M. Donohue) |
pto | Zo’é | Brazil | 150 (1998 ISA). Ethnic population: 150 (Moore 2006) |
wbe | Waritai | Indonesia | 150 (Wurm 2000) |
std | Sentinel | India | 150 (Abbi 2006) |
abg | Abaga | Papua New Guinea | 5 (1994 SIL), decreasing. 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 150 (2011 SIL) |
yii | Yidiny | Australia | 150 (2006 census) |
lbb | Label | Papua New Guinea | 140 (1979 census) |
puf | Punan Merah | Indonesia | 140 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
yyu | Yau | Papua New Guinea | 140 (2003 SIL) |
wlr | Wailapa | Vanuatu | 100 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Ethnic population: 140 |
yuq | Yuqui | Bolivia | 120 (Adelaar 2004). Ethnic population: 140 (Adelaar 2004) |
kyy | Kambaira | Papua New Guinea | 140 (Wurm 1971) |
chh | Chinook | United States | 7 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 140 (2000 census) |
swx | Suruahá | Brazil | 140 (Moore 2006). 140 monolinguals |
ail | Aimele | Papua New Guinea | 140 (2000), decreasing |
mhc | Mocho | Mexico | 140 (2000 INALI). 0 monolinguals |
ibd | Iwaidja | Australia | 140 (2006 census) |
seo | Suarmin | Papua New Guinea | 140 (2000 S. Wurm) |
gbb | Kaytetye | Australia | 140 (2006 census) |
gka | Guya | Papua New Guinea | 130 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
kkb | Kwerisa | Indonesia | 15 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 130 |
nek | Neku | New Caledonia | 130 (2009 census), decreasing. 34% live in greater Nouméa |
bie | Bepour | Papua New Guinea | 50 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 130 |
mhq | Mandan | United States | 10 (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 130 (2000 census). L2 users: 0 |
yrw | Yarawata | Papua New Guinea | 130 (2003 SIL) |
bmp | Bulgebi | Papua New Guinea | 50 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 130 |
mpu | Makuráp | Brazil | 45 (de Olivera Braga 1992). Ethnic population: 130 (Crevels 2007) |
rpn | Repanbitip | Vanuatu | 90 (1983 SIL). Ethnic population: 130 |
kww | Kwinti | Suriname | 130 (1980 census), decreasing |
trb | Terebu | Papua New Guinea | 130 (1990 SIL) |
bpi | Bagupi | Papua New Guinea | 50 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 130 |
sra | Saruga | Papua New Guinea | 130 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
aan | Anambé | Brazil | 6 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 130 (2000 ISA) |
kyr | Kuruáya | Brazil | 3 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 130 (2006 FUNASA). 115 (2002) in Cajueiro village (Crevels 2007) |
nmr | Nimbari | Cameroon | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 130 |
bxq | Beele | Nigeria | 120 (Temple and Temple 1922) |
asn | Asurini of Xingú | Brazil | 120 (2006 ISA). Ethnic population: 120 (2006 ISA) |
djd | Djamindjung | Australia | 120 (2006 census) |
ppn | Papapana | Papua New Guinea | 120 (Wurm 2000) |
pup | Pulabu | Papua New Guinea | 120 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
tpy | Trumai | Brazil | 51 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 120 (Moore 2006) |
umi | Ukit | Malaysia | 120 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
ili | Ili Turki | China | 120 in China (1980 R. Hahn), decreasing. The language of about 30 families (Salminen 2007) |
umo | Umotína | Brazil | 1 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 120 (1999) |
uma | Umatilla | United States | 25 (Golla 2007). 25–50 Umatilla and Walla Walla [waa] speakers together. Ethnic population: 120 (1977 SIL) |
vnk | Lovono | Solomon Islands | 5 (2007 A. François). Old people remember a few words (Wurm 2007). Ethnic population: 120 (Wurm 2007) |
mwa | Mwatebu | Papua New Guinea | 120 (Wurm 2000). 10 monolinguals |
ttn | Towei | Indonesia | 120 (1975 SIL) |
mgf | Maklew | Indonesia | 120 |
jao | Yanyuwa | Australia | 120 (2006 census) |
wab | Wab | Papua New Guinea | 120 (Wurm 2000) |
afz | Obokuitai | Indonesia | 120 (Wurm 2000) |
aro | Araona | Bolivia | 110 (2006 PIB) |
mlb | Mbule | Cameroon | 110 (2009 SIL). 0 monolinguals |
oon | Öñge | India | 94 (Abbi 2006). Mainly monolingual. Ethnic population: 110 (1999) |
nmu | Maidu, Northeast | United States | 1 (1994 L. Hinton). Only a few semispeakers (Golla 2007). Ethnic population: 110 (2000 census). Mountain Maidu |
bck | Bunaba | Australia | 110 (2006 census) |
nuy | Nunggubuyu | Australia | 110 (2006 census) |
adt | Adnyamathanha | Australia | 110 (2006 census) |
dbo | Dulbu | Nigeria | 100 (1993) |
aic | Ainbai | Papua New Guinea | 100 (2003 SIL) |
ykk | Yakaikeke | Papua New Guinea | 100 (1998 SIL) |
zmo | Molo | Sudan | 100 (1988 M. Bender), decreasing |
srt | Sauri | Indonesia | 100 (1987 SIL) |
gnr | Gureng Gureng | Australia | No known L1 speakers. L2 users: L2 by fewer than 100 children and adults |
kpi | Kofei | Indonesia | 100 (Wurm 2000) |
tti | Tobati | Indonesia | 100 (Wurm 2007) |
hoh | Hobyót | Oman | 100 in Oman (1998 H. Mutzafi) |
byl | Bayono | Indonesia | 100 (1999 SIL) |
zgr | Magori | Papua New Guinea | 100 (Wurm 2000) |
xwk | Wangkumara | Australia | 100 (2004 AUSTLANG) |
brj | Bieria | Vanuatu | 70 (Early 2006), decreasing. Ethnic population: 100. L2 users: Some older residents use it as L2 |
bti | Burate | Indonesia | 100 (Wurm 2000) |
ukq | Ukwa | Nigeria | 100 (2004) |
ppi | Paipai | Mexico | 100 (Golla 2007) |
tkx | Tangko | Indonesia | 100 (2000 SIL) |
awh | Awbono | Indonesia | 100 (1999 SIL). 100 monolinguals |
bdy | Bandjalang | Australia | 100 (2006 census) |
jie | Jilbe | Nigeria | 100 (1999 H. Tourneux) |
twr | Tarahumara, Southwestern | Mexico | 100 (1983 SIL) |
bic | Bikaru | Papua New Guinea | 100 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
cuw | Chukwa | Nepal | 100 (2011 SIL), decreasing. Only 5 fluent speakers (2011) |
krz | Kanum, Sota | Indonesia | 100 (1996 M. Donohue) |
pby | Pyu | Papua New Guinea | 100 (2000 census) |
zmg | Marti Ke | Australia | 3 (2001 I. Alexander). Ethnic population: 100. L2 users: 50 |
pix | Piu | Papua New Guinea | 100 (Wurm 2000) |
ctc | Chetco | United States | 5 (Chafe 1962), decreasing. Ethnic population: 100 (1977 SIL) |
pin | Piame | Papua New Guinea | 100 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
rga | Roria | Vanuatu | 75 (Lynch and Crowley 2001). Ethnic population: 100 |
diy | Diuwe | Indonesia | 100 (1999 SIL) |
ktj | Krumen, Plapo | Côte d’Ivoire | 100 (2004) |
nxi | Nindi | Tanzania | 100 |
kwr | Kwer | Indonesia | 100 (1998 M. Donohue) |
mcj | Mvanip | Nigeria | 100 (Blench, Spriggs, and Connell 1999) |
kkp | Gugubera | Australia | 100 (2006 census) |
bvf | Boor | Chad | 100 (1999 SIL) |
sbw | Simba | Gabon | 100 (Idiata 2007) |
wrh | Wiradhuri | Australia | 100 (2006 census) |
ocu | Matlatzinca, Atzingo | Mexico | 100 (2011 SIL) |
zah | Zangwal | Nigeria | 100 (1993) |
bsx | Yangkam | Nigeria | 100 (1996 R. Blench) |
nmi | Nyam | Nigeria | 100 (2006) |
tfo | Tefaro | Indonesia | 100 (1987 SIL) |
zns | Mangas | Nigeria | 100 (1995 CAPRO) |
xmo | Morerebi | Brazil | 100 (2000) |
ump | Umpila | Australia | 100 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
ncn | Nauna | Papua New Guinea | 100 (Wurm 2000) |
par | Timbisha | United States | 20 (Golla 2007). No speakers who did not also learn English [eng] as children (Golla 2007). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 100 (1998 J. McLaughlin) |
syw | Kagate | Nepal | 100 (2011 census). Very few monolinguals |
pnw | Panytyima | Australia | 98 (2006 census) |
hhy | Hoyahoya | Papua New Guinea | 95 (2000 census), decreasing |
kxo | Kanoé | Brazil | 5 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 95 (Crevels 2007) |
mmv | Miriti | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 95 (1998) |
ynu | Yahuna | Colombia | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 95 (Crevels 2007) |
ari | Arikara | United States | 10 (Golla 2007), decreasing. Ethnic population: 94 (2000 census) |
ssj | Sausi | Papua New Guinea | 93 (Wurm 2007) |
noj | Nonuya | Colombia | 3 in Colombia (2007 J. Echeverri). Population total all countries: 4. Ethnic population: 90. Ethnic population covers both Colombia and Peru |
swm | Samosa | Papua New Guinea | 90 (Wurm 2000) |
ybn | Yabaâna | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 90 (1986 SIL) |
wmb | Wambaya | Australia | 89 (2006 census) |
mvs | Massep | Indonesia | 25 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 85 |
bpw | Bo | Papua New Guinea | 85 (1998 NTM) |
mnu | Mer | Indonesia | 85 (2000) |
kwa | Dâw | Brazil | 85 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 85 (Crevels 2007) |
wrr | Wardaman | Australia | 84 (2006 census) |
gva | Guana | Paraguay | 28 (Crevels 2007). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 84 (Crevels 2007) |
isc | Isconahua | Peru | 82 (2000) |
smc | Som | Papua New Guinea | 80 (Wurm 2000) |
kxq | Kanum, Smärky | Indonesia | 80 (1996 M. Donohue) |
hhi | Hoia Hoia | Papua New Guinea | 80 (2000 census) |
esq | Esselen | United States | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 80 (2000 A. Yamamoto) |
crd | Coeur d’Alene | United States | 2 (Watanabe and Sasama 2007). Ethnic population: 80 (2000 census). L2 users: Many L2 speakers of all ages, none fully fluent |
mbx | Mari | Papua New Guinea | 80 (Wurm 2000) |
mpn | Mindiri | Papua New Guinea | 80 (Wurm 2000) |
lib | Likum | Papua New Guinea | 80 (Wurm 2000) |
siv | Sumariup | Papua New Guinea | 80 (1993 SIL) |
wyr | Wayoró | Brazil | 8 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 77 (Moore 2006) |
lix | Liabuku | Indonesia | 75 (2004 SIL), decreasing |
dul | Agta, Alabat Island | Philippines | 30 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 75 |
akq | Ak | Papua New Guinea | 75 (Wurm 2000) |
afi | Chini | Papua New Guinea | 75 (2013 J. Brooks) |
gpn | Taiap | Papua New Guinea | 75 (Wurm 2007) |
moq | Mor | Indonesia | 30 (2012 H. Hammarström). 70 semi-speakers (2012 H. Hammarström) |
wym | Wymysorys | Poland | 70 (2006) |
tls | Tambotalo | Vanuatu | 50 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Ethnic population: 70 |
bdx | Budong-Budong | Indonesia | 70 (Friberg and Laskowske 1989) |
val | Vehes | Papua New Guinea | 70 (Wurm 2000) |
awr | Awera | Indonesia | 70 (Wurm 2000) |
bhe | Bhaya | Pakistan | 70 (1998) |
ppe | Papi | Papua New Guinea | 70 (Wurm 2000) |
ire | Yeresiam | Indonesia | 70 (Wurm 2000) |
kbb | Kaxuiâna | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 69 (1998 ISA) |
skf | Sakirabiá | Brazil | 25 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 66 (Moore 2006) |
ybx | Yawiyo | Papua New Guinea | 66 (2000 census) |
xrw | Karawa | Papua New Guinea | 63 (2003 SIL), decreasing. 0 monolinguals (2007 SIL) |
nyh | Nyigina | Australia | 63 (2006 census) |
mem | Mangala | Australia | 61 (2006 census) |
gge | Guragone | Australia | 60 (2011 R. Singer and C. Bowern) |
cuj | Mashco Piro | Peru | 60 (1976 SIL). 60 monolinguals |
opy | Ofayé | Brazil | 2 (2005 S. Anonby). Ethnic population: 60 (2006 FUNASA) |
awm | Arawum | Papua New Guinea | 60 (Wurm 2000) |
mzx | Mawayana | Guyana | 50 in Guyana (1986 C. Howard). Population total all countries: 60 |
ate | Atemble | Papua New Guinea | 60 (Wurm 2000) |
dbn | Duriankere | Indonesia | 30 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 60 |
yev | Yapunda | Papua New Guinea | 60 (Wurm 2000) |
bnl | Boon | Somalia | 59 (2000) |
wrk | Garrwa | Australia | 59 (Mushin 2012) |
ztm | Zapotec, San Agustín Mixtepec | Mexico | 59 (1994 SIL) |
unu | Unubahe | Papua New Guinea | 7 (2012 SIL). Ethnic population: 59 |
arx | Aruá | Brazil | 12 (1990 YWAM). Ethnic population: 58 (Moore 2006) |
nck | Nakara | Australia | 57 (2006 census) |
ung | Ngarinyin | Australia | 57 (2006 census) |
mec | Mara | Australia | 57 (2006 census) |
lva | Makuva | East Timor | 56 (2010 census) |
orw | Oro Win | Brazil | 2 (2010 SIL). Ethnic population: 55 (1998) |
mrx | Dineor | Indonesia | 55 (2006 SIL), decreasing |
lbz | Lardil | Australia | 54 (2006 census). More semi-speakers (Wurm 2007) |
jig | Djingili | Australia | 52 (2006 census) |
ono | Onondaga | Canada | 40 in Canada (Golla 2007). Population total all countries: 52 |
trz | Torá | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 51 (1999) |
pcp | Pacahuara | Bolivia | 17 (Adelaar 2004). Ethnic population: 18 (Adelaar 2004). Possibly 50 Pacahuara in 8 families scattered between Río Negro and Río Pacahuaras, Federico Román Province, Pando Department (Crevels 2007) |
mfl | Putai | Nigeria | 50 |
aac | Ari | Papua New Guinea | 50 (Wurm 2000) |
pur | Puruborá | Brazil | 2 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 50 (Moore 2006) |
aou | A’ou | China | 50 (2011 SIL) |
iks | Inuit Sign Language | Canada | 50 (2014 J. MacDougall). An unknown number of hearing people also use the language |
jng | Yangman | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 50 (Black 1983) |
mfr | Marithiel | Australia | 15 (2006 census). L2 users: 50 |
elh | El Hugeirat | Sudan | 50 (2007 SIL), decreasing. 0 monolinguals |
spg | Sian | Malaysia | 50 (Wurm 2000) |
faj | Faita | Papua New Guinea | 50 (Wurm 2000) |
mvq | Moere | Papua New Guinea | 50 (Wurm 2000) |
kbe | Kanju | Australia | 50 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
amq | Amahai | Indonesia | 50 (Wurm 2007) |
vku | Kurrama | Australia | 50 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
nuw | Nguluwan | Micronesia | 50 (Sakiyama 2000) |
mqv | Mosimo | Papua New Guinea | 50 (Wurm 2000) |
ppq | Pei | Papua New Guinea | 50 (2000 census) |
kzu | Kayupulau | Indonesia | 50 (Wurm 2000). Used by under 10% of the ethnic group (Wurm 2007) |
rmi | Lomavren | Armenia | 50 in Armenia (2004) |
ako | Akurio | Suriname | 10 (Carlin and Arends 2002). 0 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 50 |
yej | Yevanic | Israel | 35 in Israel. Population total all countries: 50 |
prg | Prussian | Poland | No known L1 speakers. L2 users: 50 |
haa | Han | United States | 12 in United States (Golla 2007). Population total all countries: 19. Ethnic population: 50 (Golla 2007) |
mcl | Macaguaje | Colombia | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 50 (Crevels 2007) |
lwu | Lawu | China | 50 (2012 C. Yang) |
dmm | Dama | Cameroon | 50 |
paf | Paranawát | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 50 (1986 SIL) |
xkw | Kembra | Indonesia | 20 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 50 |
plh | Paulohi | Indonesia | 50 (1982). Very few left (Wurm 2007) |
dmw | Mudburra | Australia | 48 (2003) |
sik | Sikiana | Brazil | 33 in Brazil (1986 SIL). Population total all countries: 48 |
wrl | Warlmanpa | Australia | 47 (2006 census) |
psm | Pauserna | Bolivia | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 46 (Adelaar 2004) |
avv | Avá-Canoeiro | Brazil | 14 (Moore 2006). 14 monolinguals. All speakers are monolingual. Ethnic population: 46 (2009 ISA) |
djb | Djinba | Australia | 45 (2006 census) |
ygl | Yangum Gel | Papua New Guinea | 45 (2000 census) |
cad | Caddo | United States | 25 (Golla 2007). 0 monolinguals (2000 B. Levy). Ethnic population: 45 (2000 census) |
kju | Kashaya | United States | 45 (1994 L. Hinton), decreasing |
djn | Djauan | Australia | 43 (2006 census) |
kgs | Kumbainggar | Australia | 42 (2006 census) |
atx | Arutani | Brazil | 17 in Brazil (1986 SIL). Population total all countries: 42 |
sae | Sabanê | Brazil | 7 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 40 (Crevels 2007) |
aip | Burumakok | Indonesia | 40 (1994 R. Kroneman) |
jcs | Jamaican Country Sign Language | Jamaica | 40 (L. Parks) |
ccd | Cafundo Creole | Brazil | 40 (1978 M. Gnerre) |
aga | Aguano | Peru | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 40 families in Santa Cruz de Huallaga |
kcb | Kawacha | Papua New Guinea | 12 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 40 |
uwa | Kuku-Uwanh | Australia | 40 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
xwa | Kwaza | Brazil | 7 (2010 SIL). Ethnic population: 40 |
pop | Pwapwâ | New Caledonia | 40 (2006 census), decreasing |
hir | Himarimã | Brazil | 40 |
bpl | Broome Pearling Lugger Pidgin | Australia | No known L1 speakers. L2 users: 40 |
xkh | Karahawyana | Brazil | 40 (1995 SIL) |
bso | Buso | Chad | 40 (Welmers 1971) |
ora | Oroha | Solomon Islands | 38 (1999 SIL) |
rmb | Rembarunga | Australia | 36 (2006 census) |
noy | Noy | Chad | 36 (1993 census) |
pux | Puare | Papua New Guinea | 35 (2003 SIL) |
nly | Nyamal | Australia | 35 (2006 census), decreasing |
dui | Dumun | Papua New Guinea | 35 (Wurm 2000) |
kld | Gamilaraay | Australia | 35 (2006 census). Recently extinct in its original form, but spoken by many as a mixture of English [eng] and Gamilaraay (Wurm 2007) |
bzg | Babuza | China–Taiwan | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 35 |
xts | Mixtec, Sindihui | Mexico | 34 (2005 census) |
mpb | Mullukmulluk | Australia | 33 (2006 census) |
rit | Ritarungo | Australia | 32 (2006 census) |
cip | Chiapanec | Mexico | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 32 |
ark | Arikapú | Brazil | 2 (2009 FUNASA). Ethnic population: 32 (2009 FUNASA) |
xpk | Kulina Pano | Brazil | 32 (2007 SIL) |
xmh | Kuku-Muminh | Australia | 31 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
tns | Tenis | Papua New Guinea | 30 (Wurm 2000), decreasing |
bql | Bilakura | Papua New Guinea | 30 (Wurm 2000) |
nhc | Nahuatl, Tabasco | Mexico | 30 (2014 M. Hansen) |
pmn | Pam | Cameroon | 30 (2003 SIL) |
naa | Namla | Indonesia | 30 (2005 SIL) |
goy | Goundo | Chad | 30 (1998) |
rge | Romano-Greek | Greece | 30 (2000) |
pnm | Punan Batu 1 | Malaysia | 30 (Wurm 2000). L2 users: L2 used for most of the key domains |
wub | Wunambal | Australia | 30 (2006 census) |
zmt | Maringarr | Australia | 30 (Black 1983) |
twt | Turiwára | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. The Tembé [tqb] seem to have assimilated the closely related Turiwara group (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 30 (1995 SIL) |
amy | Ami | Australia | 30 (Wurm 2007) |
dbl | Dyirbal | Australia | 29 (2006 census) |
ght | Kuke | Nepal | 29 (2011 census) |
klb | Kiliwa | Mexico | 10 (Golla 2007). 29 (2000 INALI). 0 monolinguals (1993) |
spc | Sapé | Venezuela | 5 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 28 (1992) |
grw | Gweda | Papua New Guinea | 26 (2001 SIL) |
nrl | Ngarluma | Australia | 26 (2006 census) |
unn | Kurnai | Australia | 26 (2006 AUSTLANG) |
gbd | Karadjeri | Australia | 26 (2006 census) |
zma | Manda | Australia | 25 (Black 1983) |
trh | Turaka | Papua New Guinea | 25 (Wurm 2000) |
xow | Kowaki | Papua New Guinea | 25 (Wurm 2000) |
mjj | Mawak | Papua New Guinea | 25 (Wurm 2000) |
zuy | Zumaya | Cameroon | 25 (1987 SIL) |
drl | Paakantyi | Australia | 24 (2006 census) |
nnr | Narungga | Australia | 24 (2006 census) |
gyd | Kayardild | Australia | 23 (2006 census) |
lrg | Laragia | Australia | 23 (2006 census) |
tox | Tobian | Palau | 22 (1995 SIL) |
kuy | Kuuku-Ya’u | Australia | 21 (1996 census) |
kuq | Karipuna | Brazil | 10 (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 21 (2001) |
ixc | Ixcatec | Mexico | 21 (2000 INALI). Only a few elderly speakers (M. Swanton) |
dhl | Dhalandji | Australia | 20 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Only a few speakers remain (Wurm 2007) |
gir | Gelao, Red | Viet Nam | 20 in Viet Nam |
zmj | Maridjabin | Australia | 20 (Oates and Oates 1970) |
trr | Taushiro | Peru | 1 (2002 SIL). Ethnic population: 20 |
ltn | Latundê | Brazil | 10 (2010 S. Anonby). Ethnic population: 20 (2010 S. Anonby) |
zmy | Mariyedi | Australia | 20 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
mqr | Mander | Indonesia | 20 (1991 SIL) |
bia | Badimaya | Australia | 20 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977) |
sww | Sowa | Vanuatu | 20 (2011 SIL) |
oda | Odut | Nigeria | 20 (1980 R. Blench). May be extinct (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007) |
gds | Ghandruk Sign Language | Nepal | 20 (2011 SIL) |
zmd | Maridan | Australia | 20 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
gih | Githabul | Australia | 20 (2006 AUSTLANG) |
wro | Worrorra | Australia | 20 (2006 census) |
yug | Yug | Russian Federation | 1 (2010 census). Listed in census under Ket [ket]. Ethnic population: 19 (2002 census) |
lby | Lamu-Lamu | Australia | 19 (2006 census) |
ktd | Kokata | Australia | 19 (2006 census) |
cst | Ohlone, Northern | United States | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers. Last fluent speakers in the 18th or early 19th centuries |
rri | Ririo | Solomon Islands | 18 (Wurm 2007) |
dep | Delaware, Pidgin | United States | No known L1 speakers. L2 users: Widely used in the 17th century between Algonquians and Europeans as L2 |
wlg | Kunbarlang | Australia | 16 (2006 census), decreasing. Ethnic group members generally speak Gunwinggu [gup] |
zmm | Marimanindji | Australia | 15 (Black 1983) |
grq | Gorovu | Papua New Guinea | 15 (Wurm 2000), decreasing |
zml | Madngele | Australia | 15 (Black 1983) |
zmr | Maranunggu | Australia | 15 (Black 1983) |
aob | Abom | Papua New Guinea | 15 (2002 SIL) |
brc | Berbice Creole Dutch | Guyana | No known L1 speakers (2011 SIL). 15 with limited competence (Holm 1989) |
tbe | Tanibili | Solomon Islands | 15 (1999 SIL) |
kgt | Somyev | Nigeria | 15 (2000 B. Connell) |
mrs | Maragus | Vanuatu | 15 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
krm | Krim | Sierra Leone | 15 (2014 T. Childs), decreasing |
lzl | Litzlitz | Vanuatu | 15 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
boy | Bodo | Central African Republic | 15 (1996) |
rgr | Resígaro | Peru | 14 (1976 SIL) |
rxd | Ngardi | Australia | 14 (2012 AUSTLANG) |
abe | Abenaki, Western | Canada | 10 in Canada (Golla 2007). Population total all countries: 14 |
wyb | Wangaaybuwan-Ngiyambaa | Australia | 12 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
ard | Arabana | Australia | 12 (2006 census) |
alh | Alawa | Australia | 12 (2006 census) |
mpc | Mangarayi | Australia | 12 (2006 census) |
wdj | Wadjiginy | Australia | 12 (1988 SIL). Ethnic group members understand the language when old people speak it, but use Kriol [rop] as L1 (Wurm 2007) |
ant | Antakarinya | Australia | 12 (2006 census) |
bow | Rema | Papua New Guinea | 12 (2012 J. Thiessen) |
sht | Shasta | United States | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 12 (1990 census) |
ngk | Dalabon | Australia | 11 (2006 census) |
kvs | Kunggara | Australia | 10 (1971 SIL). Possibly has no remaining speakers |
wny | Wanyi | Australia | 10 (Tryon 2007). May be 2 Wanji semi-speakers and 1 full speaker (Wurm 2007) |
nlr | Ngarla | Australia | 3 (2006 AUSTLANG). 10 semispeakers |
ssu | Susuami | Papua New Guinea | 10 (Wurm 2000) |
mpw | Mapidian | Brazil | 10 in Brazil (Moore 2006) |
aua | Asumboa | Solomon Islands | 10 (1999 SIL) |
khd | Kanum, Bädi | Indonesia | 10 (1996 M. Donohue) |
jaj | Zazao | Solomon Islands | 10 (1999 SIL) |
dda | Dadi Dadi | Australia | 10 (2005 AUSTLANG) |
ccc | Chamicuro | Peru | 2 (Adelaar 2004). Ethnic population: 10 (2000 W. Adelaar) |
pii | Pini | Australia | 10. May have no remaining speakers |
bxe | Ongota | Ethiopia | 10 (2007 census) |
waq | Wageman | Australia | 10 (2000) |
mnd | Mondé | Brazil | 2 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 10 |
tpv | Tanapag | Northern Mariana Islands | 10 (2011 SIL), decreasing |
ism | Masimasi | Indonesia | 10 (2005 SIL) |
adg | Andegerebinha | Australia | 10 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
tus | Tuscarora | Canada | 7 in Canada (Kinkade 1991). Population total all countries: 9 |
bju | Busuu | Cameroon | 8 (1986 R. Breton) |
jus | Jumla Sign Language | Nepal | 8 (2005 INF). 8 monolinguals |
akr | Araki | Vanuatu | 8 |
xet | Xetá | Brazil | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: 8 (1998) |
jua | Júma | Brazil | 7 (Moore 2006). 5 speakers belong to one family, all married to Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau [urz] (Crevels 2007) |
tjw | Djabwurrung | Australia | 7 (2005 AUSTLANG) |
klp | Kamasa | Papua New Guinea | 7 (2003 SIL) |
mqt | Mok | Thailand | 7 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
xby | Batyala | Australia | 7 (2006 AUSTLANG) |
aqz | Akuntsu | Brazil | 6 (2009 SIL) |
nad | Nijadali | Australia | 6 (1990 SIL) |
xab | Sambe | Nigeria | 6 (Blench 2003) |
bxj | Bayungu | Australia | 6 (Wurm 1981) |
uur | Ura | Vanuatu | 6 (1998 T. Crowley) |
njr | Njerep | Nigeria | 6 (2000 B. Connell) |
btj | Malay, Bacanese | Indonesia | 6 (2012 SIL) |
weg | Wergaia | Australia | 5 (2005 AUSTLANG) |
xru | Marriammu | Australia | 5 (2006 A. Brown) |
xni | Ngarigu | Australia | 5 (2004 AUSTLANG) |
wor | Woria | Indonesia | 5 (2000 R. Doriot) |
gke | Ndai | Cameroon | 5 |
ais | Amis, Nataoran | China–Taiwan | 5 (Wurm 2000) |
nvh | Nasarian | Vanuatu | 5 (Lynch and Crowley 2001) |
olk | Olkol | Australia | 5 (2006 AUSTLANG) |
olr | Olrat | Vanuatu | 5 (2008) |
rbp | Barababaraba | Australia | 5 (2005 AUSTLANG) |
yia | Yinggarda | Australia | 5 (Wurm and Hattori 1981). Ruhlen (1987) reported no remaining speakers |
vma | Martuyhunira | Australia | 5 (Wurm and Hattori 1981) |
tqm | Turumsa | Papua New Guinea | 5 (2002 SIL), decreasing. Possibly no remaining speakers (2011) |
inp | Iñapari | Peru | 4 (1999 SIL) |
bdn | Baldemu | Cameroon | 4 (2003 SIL) |
myr | Muniche | Peru | 3 (1988 SIL) |
wgy | Warrgamay | Australia | 3 (2011 SIL) |
gdh | Gadjerawang | Australia | 3 (2011 SIL). A few elderly speakers (Wurm 2007) |
wao | Wappo | United States | 3 (Golla 2007). All speakers are elderly and none fully fluent (Golla 2007) |
lmw | Miwok, Lake | United States | 1 (1994 L. Hinton). 2–3 semispeakers only, not actively using language (Golla 2007) |
bxn | Burduna | Australia | 3 (2011 SIL) |
muj | Mabire | Chad | 3 (2001 SIL) |
xny | Nyiyaparli | Australia | 3 (2006 AUSTLANG) |
scf | San Miguel Creole French | Panama | 3 (1999 SIL) |
lgi | Lengilu | Indonesia | 3 (Wurm 2000) |
ywg | Yinhawangka | Australia | 3 (2006 AUSTLANG) |
nji | Gudanji | Australia | 3 (2011 SIL) |
dcr | Negerhollands | U.S. Virgin Islands | No known L1 speakers. L2 users: May be some remaining L2 speakers |
wgu | Wirangu | Australia | 2 (2011 AUSTLANG). 2 semi-speakers (Wurm 2007) |
zsm | Malay, Standard | Malaysia | Few L1 speakers. L2 includes most Malaysian population |
jvd | Javindo | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers. May be a few L2 speakers and even a very few L1 speakers (Wurm 2007) |
tit | Tinigua | Colombia | 2 (2000). Ethnic population: 2 |
ana | Andaqui | Colombia | No known L1 speakers. L2 users: Rural Andaqui communities in Acevedo (Huila) and Belén de los Andaquíes (Caquetá), near Pescado and Fragua rivers, but no longer speaking their language. Some Incas who occupied former Andaqui areas insist that there are still uncontacted Andaqui people |
dgw | Daungwurrung | Australia | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers |
zoq | Zoque, Tabasco | Mexico | 2 (2011 The Guardian) |
fng | Pidgin Bantu | South Africa | L2 users: Several hundred thousand L2 speakers in South Africa (Reinecke et al. 1975) |
lrz | Lemerig | Vanuatu | 2 (2008 A. François) |
dyn | Dyangadi | Australia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007). Extinct for 2 decades (Wurm 2007) |
ajn | Andajin | Australia | 2 (2005 AUSTLANG) |
tnq | Taíno | Puerto Rico | No known L1 speakers, but emerging L2 speakers |
giy | Giyug | Australia | 2 (2011 SIL) |
njt | Ndyuka-Trio Pidgin | Suriname | No known L1 speakers |
ktq | Katabaga | Philippines | No known L1 speakers |
aho | Ahom | India | No known L1 speakers |
avm | Angkamuthi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
okj | Oko-Juwoi | India | No known L1 speakers |
drr | Dororo | Solomon Islands | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007). Extinct for several decades (Wurm 2007) |
bxi | Pirlatapa | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
kzk | Kazukuru | Solomon Islands | No known L1 speakers |
vmb | Barbaram | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
vkm | Kamakan | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
tgy | Togoyo | South Sudan | No known L1 speakers |
tgz | Tagalaka | Australia | 1 (2005 NILS) |
gbw | Gabi-Gabi | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Speaker numbers are not known but there is a sizable community in Brisbane who identify with this group |
gcd | Ganggalida | Australia | 1 (Wurm 2007). Six semi-speakers; one full speaker (Wurm 2007) |
yme | Yameo | Peru | No known L1 speakers |
aid | Alngith | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
nts | Natagaimas | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
mvl | Mbara | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
ack | Aka-Kora | India | No known L1 speakers |
urv | Uruava | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers |
umg | Umbuygamu | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
slq | Salchuq | Iran | No known L1 speakers |
aea | Areba | Australia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2003). Unlikely any speakers remain (Wurm 2003) |
tbu | Tubar | Mexico | No known L1 speakers |
hbo | Hebrew, Ancient | Israel | No known L1 speakers |
srw | Serua | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers |
urc | Urningangg | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
avo | Agavotaguerra | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
grc | Greek, Ancient | Greece | No known L1 speakers |
ntw | Nottoway | United States | No known L1 speakers |
puy | Purisimeño | United States | No known L1 speakers |
dth | Adithinngithigh | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
gll | Garlali | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
ngv | Nagumi | Cameroon | No known L1 speakers |
ylr | Yalarnnga | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
okg | Koko Babangk | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Date of last speaker’s death unknown |
uru | Urumi | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
gbu | Gagadu | Australia | 1 (Wurm 2007) |
gyy | Gunya | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
lku | Kungkari | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
fos | Siraya | China–Taiwan | No known L1 speakers |
hod | Holma | Nigeria | No known L1 speakers |
vml | Malgana | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
rkw | Arakwal | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
vmu | Muluridyi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
ygi | Yiningayi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
nrx | Ngurmbur | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
syc | Syriac | Turkey | No known L1 speakers |
llf | Hermit | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers |
ajw | Ajawa | Nigeria | No known L1 speakers |
bxo | Barikanchi | Nigeria | No known L1 speakers |
omu | Omurano | Peru | No known L1 speakers |
vmv | Maidu, Valley | United States | No known L1 speakers |
rmd | Traveller Danish | Denmark | No known L1 speakers |
hib | Hibito | Peru | No known L1 speakers |
akm | Aka-Bo | India | No known L1 speakers |
tas | Tay Boi | Viet Nam | No known L1 speakers |
yei | Yeni | Cameroon | No known L1 speakers |
wnd | Wandarang | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
gnl | Gangulu | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
zmh | Makolkol | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers |
akj | Aka-Jeru | India | No known L1 speakers |
ayd | Ayabadhu | Australia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2003) |
kpn | Kepkiriwát | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
axl | Aranda, Lower Southern | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
fln | Flinders Island | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
yil | Yindjilandji | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
ntg | Ngantangarra | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
vmi | Miwa | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
kda | Worimi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
hor | Horo | Chad | No known L1 speakers |
nju | Ngadjunmaya | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Probably recently extinct (Wurm 2007) |
typ | Thaypan | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
ppu | Papora-Hoanya | China–Taiwan | No known L1 speakers |
umd | Umbindhamu | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
nsz | Nisenan | United States | No known L1 speakers |
gli | Guliguli | Solomon Islands | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007). Extinct for decades (Wurm 2007) |
bjy | Bayali | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
gyf | Gungabula | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
tbh | Thurawal | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
zmk | Mandandanyi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
zme | Mangerr | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
aci | Aka-Cari | India | No known L1 speakers |
acs | Acroá | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
ait | Arikem | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
ome | Omejes | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
skw | Skepi Creole Dutch | Guyana | No known L1 speakers |
lkm | Kalaamaya | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
ayy | Ayta, Tayabas | Philippines | No known L1 speakers |
zmc | Margany | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
sni | Sensi | Peru | No known L1 speakers |
mys | Mesmes | Ethiopia | No known L1 speakers |
ywr | Yawuru | Australia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007). Recently extinct |
ekc | Karnic, Eastern | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
bmn | Bina | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers |
ave | Avestan | Iran | No known L1 speakers |
dze | Djiwarli | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
hrp | Nhirrpi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
psy | Piscataway | United States | No known L1 speakers |
avs | Aushiri | Peru | No known L1 speakers |
dyg | Agta, Villa Viciosa | Philippines | No known L1 speakers |
dyd | Dyugun | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
dyb | Dyaberdyaber | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
veo | Ventureño | United States | No known L1 speakers |
jbw | Yawijibaya | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
bxv | Berakou | Chad | No known L1 speakers |
yww | Yawarawarga | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
yxa | Mayawali | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
znk | Manangkari | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
bvv | Baniva | Venezuela | No known L1 speakers |
yty | Yatay | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
tvy | Pidgin, Timor | East Timor | No known L1 speakers |
coq | Coquille | United States | No known L1 speakers |
nwg | Ngayawung | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Date of last speaker’s death unknown |
rem | Remo | Peru | No known L1 speakers |
bpb | Barbacoas | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
jbi | Badjiri | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
aux | Aurá | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
uun | Kulon-Pazeh | China–Taiwan | No known L1 speakers |
nil | Nila | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers |
wnm | Wanggamala | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
ktk | Kaniet | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers |
cop | Coptic | Egypt | No known L1 speakers |
nid | Ngandi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
rer | Rer Bare | Ethiopia | No known L1 speakers |
wnn | Wunumara | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
nxn | Ngawun | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
yub | Yugambal | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
zmu | Muruwari | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
acl | Akar-Bale | India | No known L1 speakers |
nrr | Nora | India | No known L1 speakers |
zmv | Mbariman-Gudhinma | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
eaa | Karenggapa | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
lja | Golpa | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
crz | Cruzeño | United States | No known L1 speakers |
lkd | Lakondê | Brazil | 1 (2007) |
mje | Muskum | Chad | No known L1 speakers |
obi | Obispeño | United States | No known L1 speakers |
umr | Umbugarla | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
ugb | Kuku-Ugbanh | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
tux | Tuxináwa | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
yxy | Yabula Yabula | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Date of last speaker’s death unknown |
nlw | Walangama | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
axe | Ayerrerenge | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
ynd | Yandruwandha | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
szd | Seru | Malaysia | No known L1 speakers |
coy | Coyaima | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
gma | Gambera | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
cum | Cumeral | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
zkp | Kaingáng, São Paulo | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
nug | Nungali | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
yvt | Yavitero | Venezuela | 1 (Crevels 2007) |
urf | Uradhi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
spi | Saponi | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers |
wnw | Wintu | United States | No known L1 speakers |
koc | Kpati | Nigeria | No known L1 speakers |
prr | Puri | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
bsv | Baga Sobané | Guinea | No known L1 speakers |
bwh | Bishuo | Cameroon | No known L1 speakers |
ten | Tama | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
tep | Tepecano | Mexico | No known L1 speakers |
nyt | Nyawaygi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
duy | Agta, Dicamay | Philippines | No known L1 speakers |
yxm | Yinwum | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
duz | Duli | Cameroon | No known L1 speakers |
myz | Mandaic, Classical | Iran | No known L1 speakers in Iran |
ktg | Kalkutung | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
yxg | Yagara | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
err | Erre | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
lba | Lui | India | No known L1 speakers |
nyv | Nyulnyul | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
vil | Vilela | Argentina | No known L1 speakers (2011 M. Del Pozzi) |
yob | Yoba | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers |
tve | Te’un | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers |
ljx | Yuru | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
nhf | Nhuwala | Australia | No known L1 speakers. May have no remaining speakers (Wurm 2007) |
nyx | Nganyaywana | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
yxu | Yuyu | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
pld | Polari | United Kingdom | No known L1 speakers |
jan | Jandai | Australia | No known L1 speakers (1996 AUSTLANG) |
mpy | Mapia | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers. Ethnic population: The ethnic group emigrated to Micronesia and probably now speak either Palauan [pau], Sonsorol [sov], or Tobian [tox] |
byq | Basay | China–Taiwan | No known L1 speakers |
xin | Xinca | Guatemala | No known L1 speakers |
xip | Xipináwa | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
wif | Wik-Keyangan | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
apq | A-Pucikwar | India | No known L1 speakers |
xgw | Guwa | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
mwu | Mittu | South Sudan | No known L1 speakers |
csi | Miwok, Coast | United States | No known L1 speakers |
wie | Wik-Epa | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
aoh | Arma | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
nmp | Nimanbur | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
dit | Dirari | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xjt | Jaitmatang | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xjb | Minjungbal | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xgu | Unggumi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xgm | Dharumbal | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
pmc | Palumata | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers |
pmd | Pallanganmiddang | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Date of last speaker’s death unknown |
xdk | Dharuk | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
dhu | Dhurga | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xbx | Kabixí | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
dhx | Dhungaloo | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
ihb | Iha Based Pidgin | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers |
xgg | Goreng | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xgi | Garingbal | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xgd | Gudang | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
bqf | Baga Kaloum | Guinea | No known L1 speakers |
pej | Pomo, Northern | United States | 1 (Golla 2007). One elderly speaker at Sherwood Rancheria, near Willits (Golla 2007) |
pml | Lingua Franca | Tunisia | No known L1 speakers |
mwy | Mosiro | Tanzania | No known L1 speakers |
ggd | Gugadj | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
swn | Sawknah | Libya | No known L1 speakers |
kqu | Seroa | South Africa | No known L1 speakers |
zrp | Zarphatic | France | No known L1 speakers |
luf | Laua | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers |
xmp | Kuku-Mu’inh | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
kba | Kalarko | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
cbe | Chipiajes | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
inz | Ineseño | United States | No known L1 speakers |
xmu | Kamu | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
tmz | Tamanaku | Venezuela | No known L1 speakers |
gez | Geez | Ethiopia | No known L1 speakers in Ethiopia |
ans | Anserma | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
djw | Djawi | Australia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2003) |
gtu | Aghu-Tharnggala | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
tni | Tandia | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers |
cbh | Cagua | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
dja | Djadjawurrung | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Date of the last speaker’s death unknown |
crf | Caramanta | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
dgn | Dagoman | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
djf | Djangun | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
wga | Wagaya | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
css | Ohlone, Southern | United States | 1 (2009) |
sdt | Shuadit | France | No known L1 speakers |
wgg | Wangganguru | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
sds | Sened | Tunisia | No known L1 speakers |
pev | Pémono | Venezuela | No known L1 speakers |
lox | Loun | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers |
apl | Apache, Lipan | United States | No known L1 speakers |
toz | To | Cameroon | No known L1 speakers in Cameroon |
wth | Wathawurrung | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
ccr | Cacaopera | El Salvador | No known L1 speakers |
sbo | Sabüm | Malaysia | No known L1 speakers |
wsv | Wotapuri-Katarqalai | Afghanistan | No known L1 speakers |
phv | Pahlavani | Afghanistan | No known L1 speakers |
dgt | Ndra’ngith | Australia | No known L1 speakers. No information on the date of the last speaker’s death |
ikr | Ikaranggal | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
wky | Wangkayutyuru | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
wur | Wurrugu | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
plp | Palpa | Nepal | No known L1 speakers |
pij | Pijao | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
wlk | Wailaki | United States | No known L1 speakers |
wrz | Waray | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
cht | Cholón | Peru | No known L1 speakers |
wma | Mawa | Nigeria | No known L1 speakers |
wri | Wariyangga | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
wrb | Warluwara | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
wrg | Warungu | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
wly | Waling | Nepal | No known L1 speakers |
chu | Slavonic, Old Church | Russian Federation | No known L1 speakers |
cea | Chehalis, Lower | United States | No known L1 speakers |
pli | Pali | India | No known L1 speakers in India |
wrw | Gugu Warra | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
rxw | Karuwali | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
wlu | Wuliwuli | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
kgm | Karipúna | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
wux | Wulna | Australia | 1 (2011 SIL) |
wir | Wiraféd | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
wmi | Wamin | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
dhr | Dhargari | Australia | 1 (Wurm 2007) |
xar | Karami | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers |
toe | Tomedes | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
pey | Petjo | Indonesia | There are some L1 speakers (Wurm 2007) |
xbd | Bindal | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xbj | Birrpayi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xbp | Bibbulman | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
wil | Wilawila | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xbg | Bunganditj | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xbe | Bigambal | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
aor | Aore | Vanuatu | No known L1 speakers |
xam | |Xam | South Africa | No known L1 speakers |
wwr | Warrwa | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
kgl | Kunggari | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
iin | Thiin | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
wwb | Wakabunga | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
nbg | Nagarchal | India | No known L1 speakers |
wxw | Wardandi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
wyi | Woiwurrung | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
cca | Cauca | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
xaj | Ararandewára | Brazil | No known L1 speakers (Campbell and Grondona 2012) |
try | Turung | India | No known L1 speakers |
wka | Kw’adza | Tanzania | No known L1 speakers. C. Ehret reportedly worked with the last speaker (1976 M. Bender). Confirmed by R. Kiessling (1999) |
kox | Coxima | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
msp | Maritsauá | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
xmq | Kuku-Mangk | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xyb | Yandjibara | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xyj | Mayi-Yapi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xya | Yaygir | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xxr | Koropó | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
xww | Wemba Wemba | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
hvc | Haitian Vodoun Culture Language | Haiti | No known L1 speakers |
xyk | Mayi-Kulan | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xyt | Mayi-Thakurti | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
kae | Ketangalan | China–Taiwan | No known L1 speakers |
uln | Unserdeutsch | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers (2002 SIL). May be extinct (2002 J. Brownie) |
abj | Aka-Bea | India | No known L1 speakers |
tkf | Tukumanféd | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
xyy | Yorta Yorta | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Likely still spoken (AUSTLANG) |
xwt | Wotjobaluk | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
pod | Ponares | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
amg | Amurdak | Australia | 1 (2007 B. Birch) |
xul | Ngunawal | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xud | Umiida | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xtv | Thawa | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xmy | Mayaguduna | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
kwz | Kwadi | Angola | No known L1 speakers |
xun | Unggaranggu | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xut | Kuthant | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
awg | Anguthimri | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Date of last speaker’s death is unknown |
xwj | Wajuk | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
pnv | Pinigura | Australia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007) |
bsl | Basa-Gumna | Nigeria | No known L1 speakers |
oti | Oti | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
gku | ‡Ungkue | South Africa | No known L1 speakers |
nnv | Nugunu | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
nae | Naka’ela | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers |
onx | Onin Based Pidgin | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers |
gdj | Gurdjar | Australia | 1 (Wurm 2007) |
llk | Lelak | Malaysia | No known L1 speakers |
sar | Saraveca | Bolivia | No known L1 speakers |
gwu | Guwamu | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
nny | Nyangga | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
gdc | Gugu Badhun | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
byb | Bikya | Cameroon | No known L1 speakers |
bpt | Barrow Point | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
woa | Tyaraity | Australia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007) |
pkn | Pakanha | Australia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2007) |
cmt | Camtho | South Africa | No known L1 speakers |
akx | Aka-Kede | India | No known L1 speakers |
aky | Aka-Kol | India | No known L1 speakers |
tjn | Tonjon | Côte d’Ivoire | No known L1 speakers |
byt | Berti | Sudan | No known L1 speakers |
brk | Birked | Sudan | No known L1 speakers |
tju | Tjurruru | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
rna | Runa | Colombia | No known L1 speakers |
lmc | Limilngan | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
gwm | Awngthim | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
huw | Hukumina | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers |
pom | Pomo, Southeastern | United States | 1 (2014 G. Reece) |
bjb | Barngarla | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
luw | Luo | Cameroon | 1 (1995 B. Connell) |
rmu | Romani, Tavringer | Sweden | No known L1 speakers |
bym | Bidyara | Australia | No known L1 speakers. No remaining speakers (Ruhlen 1987) |
luq | Lucumi | Cuba | No known L1 speakers |
tqr | Torona | Sudan | No known L1 speakers |
wdu | Wadjigu | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xoc | O’chi’chi’ | Nigeria | No known L1 speakers |
jgb | Ngbee | Democratic Republic of the Congo | No known L1 speakers |
xpt | Punthamara | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
wdk | Wadikali | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xrd | Gundungurra | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
awk | Awabakal | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xrg | Minang | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xre | Kreye | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
pmz | Pame, Southern | Mexico | No known L1 speakers |
wdy | Wadjabangayi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
iap | Iapama | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
nmv | Ngamini | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
chg | Chagatai | Turkmenistan | No known L1 speakers |
ser | Serrano | United States | No known L1 speakers |
tmg | Ternateño | Indonesia | No known L1 speakers |
pit | Pitta Pitta | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xpa | Pirriya | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
dmd | Madhi Madhi | Australia | No known L1 speakers. Date of last speaker’s death unknown |
wea | Wewaw | Myanmar | No known L1 speakers |
xpj | Mpalitjanh | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
amz | Atampaya | Australia | No known L1 speakers (Wurm 2003) |
gjm | Gunditjmara | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xrq | Karranga | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
axb | Abipon | Argentina | No known L1 speakers |
ash | Abishira | Peru | No known L1 speakers |
xnk | Nganakarti | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
sej | Sene | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers |
xth | Yitha Yitha | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
bzr | Biri | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
gdt | Kungardutyi | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
tmr | Jewish Babylonian Aramaic | Israel | No known L1 speakers |
otu | Otuke | Brazil | No known L1 speakers |
wmn | Waamwang | New Caledonia | No known L1 speakers |
mhg | Margu | Australia | 1 (2011 SIL) |
sgm | Singa | Kenya | No known L1 speakers |
oum | Ouma | Papua New Guinea | No known L1 speakers |
gvy | Guyani | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
xnu | Nukunul | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
rsi | Rennellese Sign Language | Solomon Islands | No known L1 users |
pnj | Pinjarup | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
pnk | Paunaka | Bolivia | No known L1 speakers |
lnj | Leningitij | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
lnw | Lanima | Australia | No known L1 speakers |
caw | Callawalla | Bolivia | No known L1 speakers |
csr | Costa Rican Sign Language | Costa Rica | |
keh | Keak | Papua New Guinea | |
csa | Chinantec, Chiltepec | Mexico | Only a few older speakers (2011 J. Williams). Some possible monolinguals |
fly | Flaaitaal | South Africa | |
csn | Colombian Sign Language | Colombia | |
csf | Cuba Sign Language | Cuba | |
esn | Salvadoran Sign Language | El Salvador | |
csd | Chiangmai Sign Language | Thailand | |
quq | Quinqui | Spain | |
cpi | Chinese Pidgin English | Nauru | Several thousand speakers, spoken by most in Nauru (Wurm 2007) |
stl | Stellingwerfs | Netherlands | |
kkg | Kalinga, Mabaka Valley | Philippines | |
nol | Nomlaki | United States | |
fah | Fali of Baissa | Nigeria | Few left (Crozier and Blench 1992) |
srz | Shahmirzadi | Iran | |
hmf | Hmong Don | Viet Nam | |
bqu | Boguru | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Population total all countries: 0 |
hmv | Hmong Dô | Viet Nam | |
sta | Settla | Zambia | |
leo | Leti | Cameroon | |
esh | Eshtehardi | Iran | |
csl | Chinese Sign Language | China | |
rat | Razajerdi | Iran | |
mzy | Mozambican Sign Language | Mozambique | |
wep | Westphalien | Germany | |
sdz | Sallands | Netherlands | |
tmo | Temoq | Malaysia | |
kvk | Korean Sign Language | South Korea | |
ned | Nde-Gbite | Nigeria | |
tsm | Turkish Sign Language | Turkey | |
rtc | Chin, Rungtu | Myanmar | 0 monolinguals |
sdl | Saudi Arabian Sign Language | Saudi Arabia | |
xkj | Kajali | Iran | |
xkp | Kabatei | Iran | |
tne | Kallahan, Tinoc | Philippines | |
nef | Nefamese | India | Population unknown. May be replaced by Hindi [hin] (2006 Y. Modi) |
xsh | Shamang | Nigeria | |
shm | Shahrudi | Iran | |
rod | Rogo | Nigeria | |
xwd | Wadi Wadi | Australia | |
asw | Australian Aborigines Sign Language | Australia | |
doq | Dominican Sign Language | Dominican Republic | |
xtw | Tawandê | Brazil | |
shl | Shendu | India | |
jhs | Jhankot Sign Language | Nepal | |
jut | Jutish | Denmark | |
gsm | Guatemalan Sign Language | Guatemala | |
rof | Rombo | Tanzania | |
jos | Jordanian Sign Language | Jordan | |
giu | Mulao | China | A few elderly speakers |
ils | International Sign | Italy | |
lsp | Panamanian Sign Language | Panama | |
wle | Wolane | Ethiopia | |
tov | Taromi, Upper | Iran | |
ccj | Kasanga | Guinea-Bissau | May be a few elderly speakers left (Dimmendaal and Voeltz 2007) |
lso | Laos Sign Language | Laos | |
lsg | Lyons Sign Language | France | |
gib | Gibanawa | Nigeria | |
wmx | Womo | Papua New Guinea | |
lat | Latin | Vatican State | |
pks | Pakistan Sign Language | Pakistan | |
pgs | Pangseng | Nigeria | |
aox | Atorada | Guyana | Few in Guyana |
ruh | Ruga | India | |
def | Dezfuli | Iran | |
peb | Pomo, Eastern | United States | Speakers on the west side of Clear Lake (Golla 2007) |
xkc | Kho’ini | Iran | |
lov | Lopi | China | |
ihi | Ihievbe | Nigeria | |
lsy | Mauritian Sign Language | Mauritius | |
bfk | Ban Khor Sign Language | Thailand | |
pfl | Pfaelzisch | Germany | |
peq | Pomo, Southern | United States | Speakers in the Cloverdale and Geyserville areas |
rmw | Romani, Welsh | United Kingdom | |
vsl | Venezuelan Sign Language | Venezuela | |
aed | Argentine Sign Language | Argentina | |
hos | Ho Chi Minh City Sign Language | Viet Nam | |
pwi | Patwin | United States | |
fum | Fum | Nigeria | |
mby | Memoni | Pakistan | |
rdb | Rudbari | Iran | |
aen | Armenian Sign Language | Armenia | |
twd | Twents | Netherlands | |
hps | Hawaii Sign Language | United States | |
txj | Tarjumo | Nigeria | |
puk | Pu Ko | Laos | |
hds | Honduras Sign Language | Honduras | |
sqh | Shau | Nigeria | |
avd | Alviri-Vidari | Iran | |
act | Achterhoeks | Netherlands | |
zhi | Zhire | Nigeria | |
nsc | Nshi | Nigeria | |
goz | Gozarkhani | Iran | |
zgh | Tamazight, Standard Moroccan | Morocco | |
nsi | Nigerian Sign Language | Nigeria | |
nsr | Maritime Sign Language | Canada | |
ayk | Akuku | Nigeria | |
tyt | Tày Tac | Viet Nam | |
rax | Rang | Nigeria | |
haf | Haiphong Sign Language | Viet Nam | |
hsl | Hausa Sign Language | Nigeria | |
drt | Drents | Netherlands | |
okh | Koresh-e Rostam | Iran | |
prl | Peruvian Sign Language | Peru | |
vki | Ija-Zuba | Nigeria | |
obl | Oblo | Cameroon | |
vmd | Koraga, Mudu | India | |
olm | Oloma | Nigeria | |
vor | Voro | Nigeria | |
rmg | Norwegian, Traveller | Norway | |
ygu | Yugul | Australia | |
vmh | Maraghei | Iran | |
hab | Hanoi Sign Language | Viet Nam | |
nzu | Teke-Nzikou | Congo | |
bme | Limassa | Central African Republic | Few in Ngundi [ndn] villages |
yry | Yarluyandi | Australia | |
gmg | Magiyi | Papua New Guinea | |
bmf | Bom | Sierra Leone | A few hundred speakers (2014 T. Childs) |
vel | Veluws | Netherlands | |
smv | Samvedi | India | |
vit | Viti | Nigeria | |
psc | Persian Sign Language | Iran | |
psd | Plains Indian Sign Language | United States | Mostly elderly hearing people and some middle-aged or older deaf people. 0 monolinguals |
ljw | Yirandali | Australia | |
nqo | N’ko | Guinea |
Láng Attila D., 2015.7.26., 22:40:57
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