This table lists languages spoken in Iran (Islamic Republic of), 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
10 languages| Language | Statuses | Share, % | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Algerian Saharan Arabic
|
National
|
— | — |
|
Arabic
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
South Azerbaijani
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Azerbaijani
|
National
Minority
|
11.3 | 10,000,000 |
|
Baluchi
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Southern Balochi
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Persian
|
Official
Working
|
87.3 | 77,000,000 |
|
Kurdish
|
National
Minority
|
3.4 | 3,000,000 |
|
Luri
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Northern Luri
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |