What We're Showing
This infographic compares the native and non-native usage of the world’s most spoken languages in 2025, using data from Ethnologue.
Key Takeaways
- English is the most spoken language globally, with over 1.5 billion total speakers.
- Mandarin Chinese has the largest number of native speakers, nearing 1 billion.
- Only about 26% of English speakers are native speakers, highlighting its position as a global second language.
