Countries that speak Chinese
Chinese (Mandarin) is the most spoken language by native speakers in the world, with over 920 million native speakers. It is the official language of China, Taiwan, and Singapore (alongside English, Malay, and Tamil). Chinese is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. With China's rise as a global economic superpower, Mandarin Chinese has become increasingly important in international business, trade, and diplomacy.
Complete list of countries that speak Chinese
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Chinese?
Mandarin Chinese is the official language of China, Taiwan, and Singapore. Various Chinese dialects are also spoken by significant communities in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and by the Chinese diaspora worldwide.
What is the difference between Mandarin and Cantonese?
Mandarin and Cantonese are both Chinese languages but are not mutually intelligible when spoken. Mandarin is the official language of China and has four tones, while Cantonese, spoken mainly in Guangdong province and Hong Kong, has six to nine tones.
How many people speak Chinese worldwide?
Over 1.1 billion people speak some form of Chinese. Mandarin alone has roughly 920 million native speakers, making it the language with the most native speakers in the world.