According to the National Census 2011, the most widely spoken languages in Nepal are:
Nepali: spoken by 44.6% of the population
Maithili: spoken by 11.7% of the population
Bhojpuri: spoken by 6.0% of the population
Tharu: spoken by 5.8% of the population
Tamang: spoken by 5.1% of the population
Gurung: spoken by 2.8% of the population
Limbu: spoken by 2.3% of the population
Magar: spoken by 2.2% of the population
Rai: spoken by 2.0% of the population
There are many other languages spoken in Nepal as well, each with its own unique cultural and linguistic traditions. The languages spoken in Nepal reflect the country’s diverse cultural and ethnic makeup, and many of them are endangered due to the influence of Nepali and other major languages.
