This table lists languages spoken in Indonesia, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
15 languages| Language | Statuses | Share, % | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Achinese
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Balinese
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Bima
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Banjar
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Buginese
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
English
|
No special status | 3.7 | 10,000,000 |
|
Indonesian
|
Official
Working
|
98.0 | 268,000,000 |
|
Javanese
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
30.7 | 84,000,000 |
|
Lampung Api
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Madurese
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Makasar
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Minangkabau
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Rejang
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Sasak
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Sundanese
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
— | — |