Le français grimpe au 4e rang mondial des langues les plus parlées
The language of Molière is gaining ground. According to the latest report from the International Organisation of the Francophonie (OIF) , published by Gallimard, French is now the 4th most spoken language on the planet , surpassing standard Arabic.
With 396 million recorded speakers (compared to 321 million in 2022), French ranks just behind the top three languages: English, Mandarin, and Spanish. This increase is mainly due to:
The report "The French Language in the World, 2023-2026" highlights the vitality and challenges of the Francophonie:
| Domain | Ranking / Statistics |
| Language learned | 2nd in the world (170 million learners) |
| Economy & Business | 3rd place worldwide |
| Internet | 4th place (but only 4% of the content) |
| Projection 2050 | 590 million speakers expected |
"While this estimate is encouraging, it is linked to the combined effect of African population growth and the expansion of education systems," analyzes Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary General of the OIF.
The report, with a foreword by Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, also looks ahead to the 20th Francophonie Summit . This major event will be held in 2026 in Siem Reap , Cambodia, at the historic site of the Angkor temples.
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