There are a total of 129 different languages spoken in Nepal but out of all only 5 languages spoken by 70% of the population. Thre are total 129 languages in Nepal which are used as a mother tongue by different cultural and religious groups. There were 123 languages registered but later in 2019 after registering additional 6 languages now the total number of languages spoken in Nepal is 129. Only few languages are mostly spoken in Nepal like Nepali, Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tharu, etc.
The newly added languages are Rana Tharu, Nar Phu, Chum (Syaar) and Nubri (Larke), Poike, and Serake (Seke). These languages are spoken in Kanchanpur, Manang, Gorkha, Dolpa, and Mustang respectively.
List of all languages spoken in Nepal
- Nepali
- Maithili
- Bhojpuri
- Tharu
- Tamang
- Nepal Bhasa (Newar)
- Bajjika
- Magar
- Dotyali/Doteli
- Urdu
- Awadhi
- Limbu
- Gurung
- Baitadeli
- Rai (Kiranti)
- Aachami
- Bantawa (Rai)
- Rajbanshi
- Sherpa
- Hindi
- Chamling (Rai)
- Bajhangi
- Santhali
- Chepang
- Danuwar
- Sunuwar
- Magahi
- Uranw/Kurux
- Kulung (Rai)
- Kham (Magar)
- Rajasthani
- Majhi
- Thami
- Bhujel
- Bengali
- Thulung (Rai)
- Yakkha
- Dhimal
- Tajpuriya
- Angika
- Sampang (Rai)
- Khaling (Rai)
- Wambule (Rai)
- Kumal
- Darai
- Bahing (Rai)
- Bajureli
- Hyolmo
- Nachiring (Rai)
- Yamphu (Rai)
- Bote
- Ghale
- Dumi (Rai)
- Lepcha
- Puma (Rai)
- Dungmali (Rai)
- Darchuleli
- Aathpariya (Rai)
- Thakali
- Jirel
- Mewahang (Rai)
- Sign Language
- Tibetan
- Meche
- Chhantyal
- Raji
- Lohorung (Rai)
- Chhintang (Rai)
- Gangai
- Pahari
- Dailekhi
- Lhopa
- Dura
- Koch
- Chiling (Rai)
- English
- Jerung (Rai)
- Khas
- Sanskrit
- Dolpali
- Hayu
- Tilung (Rai)
- Koi (Rai)
- Kisan
- Waling (Rai)
- Musalban
- Hariyani/Haryanvi
- Jumli
- Lhomi
- Punjabi
- Belhare (Rai)
- Odia
- Sonaha
- Sindhi
- Dadeldhuri
- Byangshi
- Assamese
- Raute
- Saam (Rai)
- Manange
- Dhuleli
- Phangduali (Rai)
- Surel
- Malpande
- Chinese
- Khariya
- Kurmali
- Baram
- Lingkhim (Rai)
- Sadhani
- Kagate
- Dzongkha
- Bankariya
- Kaike
- Garhwali (Gadhawali)
- French
- Mizo
- Kuki
- Kusunda
- Russian
- Spanish
- Nagamese
- Arabic
- Rana Tharu
- Nar Phu
- Chum (Syaar)
- Nubri (Larke)
- Poike
- Serake (Seke)
In conclusion, Nepal is a culturally diverse country with a rich linguistic heritage. A total of 129 languages are spoken in Nepal, reflecting the country’s varied ethnic and cultural groups. These languages, ranging from Indo-Aryan to Tibeto-Burman, are an integral part of Nepal’s cultural identity and play a crucial role in the daily lives of the country’s citizens. The wide variety of languages spoken in Nepal highlights the country’s vibrant and diverse culture, and serves as a testament to the nation’s rich history and traditions.
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What is the most commonly spoken language in Nepal?
Nepali is the most commonly spoken language in Nepal. In addition to Nepali, many Nepalese people also understand Hindi, Bhojpuri and English. You can also read mostly spoken language in Nepal
