This table lists languages spoken in Pakistan, 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
19 languages| Language | Statuses | Share, % | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Baluchi
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Sindhi
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
10.6 | 25,000,000 |
|
Southern Balochi
|
National
Regional
|
— | — |
|
Balti
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Brahui
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Burushaski
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
English
|
Official
Working
|
— | — |
|
Southern Hindko
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Khowar
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Kalasha
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Urdu
|
Official
Working
|
34.8 | 82,000,000 |
|
Indus Kohistani
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Panjabi
|
National
Minority
|
45.8 | 108,000,000 |
|
Southern Pashto
|
National
Regional
|
— | — |
|
Phake
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Pushto
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Shina
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Saraiki
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Wakhi
|
Minority
|
— | — |