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 | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Tok Pisin
|
Official
National
Minority
Working
|
71% · ≈ 7.8 m |
|
English
|
Official
Working
|
50% · ≈ 5.5 m |
|
Hiri Motu
|
Official
|
2.1% · ≈ 230 k |
|
Ambulas
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Amele
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Bali (Nigeria)
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Bargam
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Enga
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Fore
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Gadang
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Geko Karen
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Huli
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Ipili
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Kaingang
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Kom (India)
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Kuman (Papua New Guinea)
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Muslim Tat
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Nicaragua Creole English
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Sinaugoro
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Taulil
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Wahgi
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Wiru
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Yimas
|
Minority
|
— |