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
17 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Nepali (macrolanguage)
|
Official
Working
|
44% · ≈ 13 m |
|
Maithili
|
National
|
11% · ≈ 3.3 m |
|
Bhojpuri
|
National
|
6.8% · ≈ 2 m |
|
Nepal Bhasa
|
National
|
3.3% · ≈ 978 k |
|
Jumli
|
No special status | 3.2% · ≈ 948 k |
|
English
|
No special status | 3% · ≈ 889 k |
|
Dotyali
|
No special status | 2.5% · ≈ 741 k |
|
Awadhi
|
No special status | 2.2% · ≈ 652 k |
|
Dangaura Tharu
|
No special status | 2% · ≈ 593 k |
|
Bantawa
|
No special status | 1.5% · ≈ 444 k |
|
Western Tamang
|
No special status | 1.3% · ≈ 385 k |
|
Rana Tharu
|
National
Minority
|
1.2% · ≈ 356 k |
|
Eastern Magar
|
No special status | 1.1% · ≈ 326 k |
|
Limbu
|
No special status | 1.1% · ≈ 326 k |
|
Kochila Tharu
|
No special status | 1% · ≈ 296 k |
|
Chitwania Tharu
|
National
Minority
|
— |
|
Eastern Tamang
|
National
Minority
|
— |