Here are some of the lesser-spoken languages around the world:
Languages with fewer than 1,000 speakers
1. Ainu (Japan):
Spoken by the Ainu people, an indigenous group in Japan. (10 speakers)
2. Taushiro (Peru):
Spoken by the Taushiro people, an indigenous group in Peru. (20 speakers)
3. Paicî (French Polynesia):
Spoken by the Paicî people, an indigenous group in French Polynesia. (30 speakers)
4. Lendu (Democratic Republic of Congo):
Spoken by the Lendu people, an indigenous group in the Democratic Republic of Congo. (40 speakers)
5. Mapudungun (Chile):
Spoken by the Mapuche people, an indigenous group in Chile. (50 speakers)
Languages with 1,000-10,000 speakers
1. Yuchi (USA):
Spoken by the Yuchi people, an indigenous group in the southeastern United States. (1,000 speakers)
2. Cree (Canada):
Spoken by the Cree people, an indigenous group in Canada. (2,000 speakers)
3. Inuktitut (Canada):
Spoken by the Inuit people, an indigenous group in Canada. (3,000 speakers)
4. Sami (Norway, Sweden, Finland):
Spoken by the Sami people, an indigenous group in northern Scandinavia. (5,000 speakers)
5. Guarani (Paraguay):
Spoken by the Guarani people, an indigenous group in Paraguay. (6,000 speakers)
Endangered languages
1. Kaixana (Brazil):
Spoken by the Kaixana people, an indigenous group in Brazil. (Endangered)
2. Ongota (Ethiopia):
Spoken by the Ongota people, an indigenous group in Ethiopia. (Endangered)
3. Paumari (Brazil):
Spoken by the Paumari people, an indigenous group in Brazil. (Endangered)
4. Sarcee (Canada):
Spoken by the Sarcee people, an indigenous group in Canada. (Endangered)
5. Yolngu Matha (Australia):
Spoken by the Yolngu people, an indigenous group in Australia. (Endangered)
Note: The numbers of speakers are approximate and may vary depending on the source.
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