English, Mandarin Chinese, and Hindi stand out as the world’s most spoken languages, with approximately 1.5 billion, 1.1 billion, and 610 million speakers worldwide.
These languages are not only widely spoken but are also experiencing rapid growth. As reported by Tomedes, English witnessed a surge of 23.27% in speakers between 2011 and 2021. Similarly, Hindi grew by 11%, outperforming Chinese speakers, which saw a comparatively modest increase of 7% over the same decade.
To learn more about languages, you can look at 15 Most Valuable Languages to Learn for International Business and 18 of the Easiest Languages for English Speakers to Learn.
