This table lists languages spoken in Nepal, 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
7 languages| Language | Statuses | Share, % | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bhojpuri
|
National
|
6.8 | 2,000,000 |
|
Maithili
|
National
|
13.5 | 4,000,000 |
|
Nepali (macrolanguage)
|
Official
Working
|
56.0 | 16,600,000 |
|
Nepal Bhasa
|
National
|
— | — |
|
Eastern Tamang
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Chitwania Tharu
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Rana Tharu
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |