The exact number of languages in the world is difficult to determine precisely due to various factors, including the ongoing discovery of languages, the evolving nature of linguistic research, and the classification of dialects. However, it is estimated that there are thousands of languages spoken globally.
The Ethnologue, a widely referenced resource for language information, reported over 7,000 living languages. These languages belong to different language families and are spread across various regions.
It’s important to note that language diversity is not only about the number of languages but also about the richness of linguistic variation within those languages. Additionally, some languages are endangered, facing the risk of extinction as fewer people continue to speak them.
The exact count may vary based on linguistic research and ongoing language documentation efforts.