| First Languages Around the World | |
|---|---|
| Javanese | 1.25 |
| Standard German | 1.33 |
| Japanese | 1.8 |
| Russian | 2.12 |
| Portuguese | 2.62 |
| Bengali | 2.66 |
| Hindi | 2.68 |
| Arabic | 3.25 |
| English | 4.83 |
| Spanish | 4.85 |
| Mandarin Chinese | 12.44 |
% of First Language Speakers
Sources:
cia.gov

| First Languages Around the World | |
|---|---|
| Javanese | 1.25 |
| Standard German | 1.33 |
| Japanese | 1.8 |
| Russian | 2.12 |
| Portuguese | 2.62 |
| Bengali | 2.66 |
| Hindi | 2.68 |
| Arabic | 3.25 |
| English | 4.83 |
| Spanish | 4.85 |
| Mandarin Chinese | 12.44 |
While Mandarin Chinese is clearly the most frequently spoken first language, English stands in third place.