Language details — Nepal

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

7 languages
Language Statuses Language presence
Nepali (macrolanguage)
Official Working
Majority
Bhojpuri
National
Small minority
Maithili
National
Small minority
Chitwania Tharu
National Minority
Eastern Tamang
National Minority
Nepal Bhasa
National
Rana Tharu
National Minority
Data compiled from national censuses and international linguistic datasets.
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