This table lists languages spoken in Pakistan, 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 | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Urdu
|
Official
Working
|
95% · ≈ 246.3 m |
|
Panjabi
|
National
Minority
|
70% · ≈ 181.5 m |
|
English
|
Official
Working
|
50% · ≈ 129.6 m |
|
Lahnda
|
No special status | 40% · ≈ 103.7 m |
|
Pushto
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
16% · ≈ 41.5 m |
|
Sindhi
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
15% · ≈ 38.9 m |
|
Saraiki
|
National
Minority
|
12% · ≈ 31.1 m |
|
Baluchi
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
2.6% · ≈ 6.7 m |
|
Northern Hindko
|
No special status | 1.7% · ≈ 4.4 m |
|
Brahui
|
Minority
|
1.3% · ≈ 3.4 m |
|
Balti
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Burushaski
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Indus Kohistani
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Kalasha
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Khowar
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Phake
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Shina
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Southern Balochi
|
National
Regional
|
— |
|
Southern Hindko
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Southern Pashto
|
National
Regional
|
— |
|
Wakhi
|
Minority
|
— |