This table lists languages spoken in Papua New Guinea, 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
23 languages| Language | Statuses | Share, % | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ambulas
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Tok Pisin
|
Official
National
Minority
Working
|
42.2 | 4,000,000 |
|
Bali (Nigeria)
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Nicaragua Creole English
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
English
|
Official
Working
|
21.1 | 2,000,000 |
|
Amele
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Enga
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Fore
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Gadang
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Geko Karen
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Hiri Motu
|
Official
|
10.6 | 1,000,000 |
|
Huli
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Ipili
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Kaingang
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Kom (India)
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Kuman (Papua New Guinea)
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Bargam
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Sinaugoro
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Muslim Tat
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Taulil
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Wahgi
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Wiru
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Yimas
|
Minority
|
— | — |