Language details — Philippines

This table lists languages spoken in Philippines, 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

21 languages
Language Statuses Share, % Speakers
Ata Manobo
Minority
Bobongko
Minority
Bakairí
Minority
Bola
Minority
Cebuano
National Regional
18.2 20,000,000
English
Official Working
86.3 95,000,000
Filipino
Official Working
90.9 100,000,000
Hiligaynon
National Regional
Iloko
National Regional
Tagakaulo
Minority
Karkin
Minority
Mbo (Cameroon)
Minority
Matigsalug Manobo
Minority
Male (Ethiopia)
Minority
Mansaka
Minority
Agusan Manobo
Minority
Cotabato Manobo
Minority
Sindhi Bhil
Minority
Tboli
Minority
Tagalog
National
Tatana
Minority
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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