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What Language Do They Speak in Papua New Guinea?
The official languages of Papua New Guinea are Tok Pisin, English and Hiri Motu. In total about 845 living languages are spoken there, the most common being Tok Pisin (71%), English (50%) and Enga (2%).
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All languages of Papua New Guinea (845)
| Language | Speakers here | Family | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tok Pisin | 7,132,802 · 71% | Indo-European | Official |
| English | 5,023,100 · 50% | Indo-European | Official |
| Enga | 230,000 · 2% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Hiri Motu | 210,970 · 2% | Pidgin | Official |
| Huli | 150,000 · 1% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Melpa | 130,000 · 1% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kuman (Papua New Guinea) | 120,000 · 1% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Dobu | 110,000 · 1% | Austronesian | Safe |
| West Kewa | 100,000 · 1% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| East Kewa | 100,000 · 1% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Erave | 100,000 · 1% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Wahgi | 86,000 · 0.86% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Angal | 80,000 · 0.8% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Angal Heneng | 80,000 · 0.8% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Angal Enen | 80,000 · 0.8% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Imbongu | 77,000 · 0.77% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Umbu-Ungu | 77,000 · 0.77% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kamano | 63,000 · 0.63% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kuanua | 61,000 · 0.61% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Golin | 51,000 · 0.51% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Aeka | 47,000 · 0.47% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Hunjara-Kaina Ke | 47,000 · 0.47% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Orokaiva | 47,000 · 0.47% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| North Wahgi | 47,000 · 0.47% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Benabena | 45,000 · 0.45% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Hamtai | 45,000 · 0.45% | Angan | Safe |
| Ambulas | 44,000 · 0.44% | Ndu | Threatened |
| Bo-Ung | 41,000 · 0.41% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Motu | 39,000 · 0.39% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Yagaria | 38,000 · 0.38% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Boikin | 35,000 · 0.35% | Ndu | Threatened |
| Adzera | 30,000 · 0.3% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Dano | 30,000 · 0.3% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Northeast Kiwai | 30,000 · 0.3% | Kiwaian | Safe |
| Southern Kiwai | 30,000 · 0.3% | Kiwaian | Safe |
| Siane | 29,000 · 0.29% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Agarabi | 27,000 · 0.27% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Terei | 27,000 · 0.27% | South Bougainville | Safe |
| Ipili | 26,000 · 0.26% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Duna | 25,000 · 0.25% | — | Safe |
| Alekano | 25,000 · 0.25% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Gadsup | 25,000 · 0.25% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Ontenu | 25,000 · 0.25% | Bookkeeping | Safe |
| Takia | 25,000 · 0.25% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Chuave | 23,000 · 0.23% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Gimi (Eastern Highlands) | 23,000 · 0.23% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Hula | 23,000 · 0.23% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Keapara | 23,000 · 0.23% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Toaripi | 23,000 · 0.23% | Eleman | Safe |
| Gogodala | 22,000 · 0.22% | Suki-Gogodala | Safe |
| Halia | 20,000 · 0.2% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Kilivila | 20,000 · 0.2% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Kâte | 20,000 · 0.2% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Menya | 20,000 · 0.2% | Angan | Threatened |
| Naasioi | 20,000 · 0.2% | South Bougainville | Safe |
| Tawala | 20,000 · 0.2% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Waskia | 20,000 · 0.2% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Mekeo | 19,000 · 0.19% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Misima-Panaeati | 18,000 · 0.18% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Sinaugoro | 18,000 · 0.18% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Fore | 17,000 · 0.17% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Bukiyip | 16,000 · 0.16% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Dom | 16,000 · 0.16% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kambaira | 16,000 · 0.16% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Nabak | 16,000 · 0.16% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kalam | 15,000 · 0.15% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Komba | 15,000 · 0.15% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kyaka | 15,000 · 0.15% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Waima | 15,000 · 0.15% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Wiru | 15,000 · 0.15% | — | Threatened |
| Biangai | 14,000 · 0.14% | Kunimaipan | Safe |
| Bola | 14,000 · 0.14% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Kunimaipa | 14,000 · 0.14% | Kunimaipan | Safe |
| Olo | 14,000 · 0.14% | Nuclear Torricelli | Threatened |
| Weri | 14,000 · 0.14% | Kunimaipan | Safe |
| Guhu-Samane | 13,000 · 0.13% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Lihir | 13,000 · 0.13% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Nakanai | 13,000 · 0.13% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Ewage-Notu | 13,000 · 0.13% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| South Tairora | 13,000 · 0.13% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| North Tairora | 13,000 · 0.13% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Bugawac | 12,000 · 0.12% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Keyagana | 12,000 · 0.12% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Tungag | 12,000 · 0.12% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Sibe | 12,000 · 0.12% | South Bougainville | Vulnerable |
| Nii | 12,000 · 0.12% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Rawa | 12,000 · 0.12% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Mufian | 11,000 · 0.11% | Nuclear Torricelli | Threatened |
| Ambul | 11,000 · 0.11% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Awiyaana | 11,000 · 0.11% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Gimi (West New Britain) | 11,000 · 0.11% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Niwer Mil | 11,000 · 0.11% | — | — |
| Maring | 11,000 · 0.11% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Aiklep | 11,000 · 0.11% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Timbe | 11,000 · 0.11% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Uneapa | 10,000 · 0.1% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Mapos Buang | 10,000 · 0.1% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Inoke-Yate | 10,000 · 0.1% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Ap Ma | 10,000 · 0.1% | Keram | Vulnerable |
| Kobon | 10,000 · 0.1% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kwanga | 10,000 · 0.1% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Ese | 10,000 · 0.1% | Koiarian | Safe |
| Dadibi | 10,000 · 0.1% | Teberan | Safe |
| Ono | 10,000 · 0.1% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Ramoaaina | 10,000 · 0.1% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Yagwoia | 10,000 · 0.1% | Angan | Safe |
| Somba-Siawari | 9,000 · 0.09% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Daga | 9,000 · 0.09% | Dagan | Safe |
| Yopno | 9,000 · 0.09% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Mailu | 8,500 · 0.08% | Mailuan | Safe |
| Iatmul | 8,400 · 0.08% | Ndu | Vulnerable |
| Mengen | 8,400 · 0.08% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Angoram | 8,200 · 0.08% | Lower Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Wantoat | 8,200 · 0.08% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Au | 8,000 · 0.08% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Aekyom | 8,000 · 0.08% | Kamula-Elevala | Safe |
| Kanite | 8,000 · 0.08% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Maleu-Kilenge | 8,000 · 0.08% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Aruamu | 8,000 · 0.08% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Manam | 8,000 · 0.08% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Oksapmin | 8,000 · 0.08% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Foi | 8,000 · 0.08% | East Kutubu | Threatened |
| Solos | 7,900 · 0.08% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Kube | 7,500 · 0.07% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Orokolo | 7,500 · 0.07% | Eleman | Safe |
| Tobo | 7,500 · 0.07% | — | — |
| Abau | 7,300 · 0.07% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Hanga Hundi | 7,200 · 0.07% | Ndu | Threatened |
| Dambi | 7,100 · 0.07% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Kumalu | 7,100 · 0.07% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Patep | 7,100 · 0.07% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Binandere | 7,000 · 0.07% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Gedaged | 7,000 · 0.07% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Patpatar | 7,000 · 0.07% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Purari | 7,000 · 0.07% | — | Vulnerable |
| Siwai | 7,000 · 0.07% | South Bougainville | Safe |
| Selepet | 7,000 · 0.07% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Tauade | 7,000 · 0.07% | — | Safe |
| Iyo | 6,900 · 0.07% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kove | 6,800 · 0.07% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Suau | 6,800 · 0.07% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Nomane | 6,700 · 0.07% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Baruya | 6,600 · 0.07% | Angan | Safe |
| Bwaidoka | 6,500 · 0.06% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Dedua | 6,500 · 0.06% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Nehan | 6,500 · 0.06% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Salt-Yui | 6,500 · 0.06% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Hewa | 6,500 · 0.06% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Qaqet | 6,400 · 0.06% | Baining | Vulnerable |
| Bamu | 6,300 · 0.06% | Kiwaian | Safe |
| Mehek | 6,300 · 0.06% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Urat | 6,300 · 0.06% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Narak | 6,200 · 0.06% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Mamusi | 6,000 · 0.06% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Keak | 6,000 · 0.06% | Ndu | Vulnerable |
| Kovai | 6,000 · 0.06% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Muyuw | 6,000 · 0.06% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Namia | 6,000 · 0.06% | Sepik | Threatened |
| Pawaia | 6,000 · 0.06% | — | Vulnerable |
| Rao | 6,000 · 0.06% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Tigak | 6,000 · 0.06% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Iduna | 6,000 · 0.06% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Lungalunga | 6,000 · 0.06% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Yongkom | 6,000 · 0.06% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Keoru-Ahia | 6,000 · 0.06% | Eleman | Safe |
| Mende (Papua New Guinea) | 5,700 · 0.06% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Lote | 5,500 · 0.05% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Telefol | 5,400 · 0.05% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Amele | 5,300 · 0.05% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Wampar | 5,200 · 0.05% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Nalik | 5,100 · 0.05% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Titan | 5,100 · 0.05% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Beami | 5,000 · 0.05% | Bosavi | Safe |
| Duau | 5,000 · 0.05% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Askopan | 5,000 · 0.05% | North Bougainville | Safe |
| Mussau-Emira | 5,000 · 0.05% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Nobonob | 5,000 · 0.05% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kara (Papua New Guinea) | 5,000 · 0.05% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Teop | 5,000 · 0.05% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Hakö | 5,000 · 0.05% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Malol | 4,600 · 0.05% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Bannoni | 4,500 · 0.04% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Breri | 4,500 · 0.04% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Faiwol | 4,500 · 0.04% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Kuni-Boazi | 4,500 · 0.04% | Anim | Safe |
| Mbula | 4,500 · 0.04% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Inebu One | 4,500 · 0.04% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Kwamtim One | 4,500 · 0.04% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Kabore One | 4,500 · 0.04% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Southern One | 4,500 · 0.04% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Romkun | 4,500 · 0.04% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Setaman | 4,500 · 0.04% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Taupota | 4,500 · 0.04% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Tairuma | 4,500 · 0.04% | Eleman | Safe |
| Wa'ema | 4,500 · 0.04% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Wedau | 4,500 · 0.04% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Zia | 4,500 · 0.04% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Amanab | 4,400 · 0.04% | Border | Vulnerable |
| Maia | 4,400 · 0.04% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Rotokas | 4,300 · 0.04% | North Bougainville | Safe |
| Bumbita Arapesh | 4,300 · 0.04% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Uisai | 4,300 · 0.04% | South Bougainville | Vulnerable |
| Wom (Papua New Guinea) | 4,300 · 0.04% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Abu | 4,200 · 0.04% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Bilur | 4,200 · 0.04% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Nyindrou | 4,200 · 0.04% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Girawa | 4,000 · 0.04% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Bunama | 4,000 · 0.04% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Banaro | 4,000 · 0.04% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Kandawo | 4,000 · 0.04% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kol (Papua New Guinea) | 4,000 · 0.04% | — | Vulnerable |
| Mountain Koiali | 4,000 · 0.04% | Koiarian | Safe |
| Molima | 4,000 · 0.04% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Mandara | 4,000 · 0.04% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Urapmin | 4,000 · 0.04% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Waris | 4,000 · 0.04% | Border | Vulnerable |
| Tinputz | 3,900 · 0.04% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Yele | 3,800 · 0.04% | — | Vulnerable |
| Gavak | 3,800 · 0.04% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Bargam | 3,800 · 0.04% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Urim | 3,700 · 0.04% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Lamogai | 3,600 · 0.04% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Suena | 3,600 · 0.04% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Tifal | 3,600 · 0.04% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Arifama-Miniafia | 3,500 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Bisis | 3,500 · 0.03% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Marik | 3,500 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Wipi | 3,500 · 0.03% | Eastern Trans-Fly | Safe |
| Rapoisi | 3,500 · 0.03% | North Bougainville | Safe |
| Mian | 3,500 · 0.03% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Notsi | 3,500 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Nankina | 3,500 · 0.03% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Suki | 3,500 · 0.03% | Suki-Gogodala | Safe |
| Mutu | 3,500 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Sio | 3,500 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Kap | 3,500 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Wagi | 3,400 · 0.03% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Bau | 3,200 · 0.03% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Fanamaket | 3,200 · 0.03% | — | — |
| Kairiru | 3,200 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Lele (Papua New Guinea) | 3,200 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Kaluli | 3,100 · 0.03% | Bosavi | Safe |
| Samberigi | 3,100 · 0.03% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Arop-Lokep | 3,000 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Bebeli | 3,000 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Moribund |
| Biwat | 3,000 · 0.03% | Yuat | Vulnerable |
| Gende | 3,000 · 0.03% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Hahon | 3,000 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Iwam | 3,000 · 0.03% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Kwoma | 3,000 · 0.03% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Tabo | 3,000 · 0.03% | — | Vulnerable |
| Kurti | 3,000 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Manambu | 3,000 · 0.03% | Ndu | Vulnerable |
| Madak | 3,000 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Lala | 3,000 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Miani | 3,000 · 0.03% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Folopa | 3,000 · 0.03% | Teberan | Safe |
| Gapapaiwa | 3,000 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Sursurunga | 3,000 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Simbari | 3,000 · 0.03% | Angan | Safe |
| Tanggu | 3,000 · 0.03% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Maiani | 3,000 · 0.03% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Tabriak | 3,000 · 0.03% | Lower Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Kombio | 3,000 · 0.03% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Simeku | 3,000 · 0.03% | South Bougainville | Safe |
| Abadi | 2,900 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Ghayavi | 2,800 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Waboda | 2,800 · 0.03% | Kiwaian | Safe |
| Ulau-Suain | 2,800 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Iamalele | 2,800 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Barok | 2,700 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Garus | 2,700 · 0.03% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Koitabu | 2,700 · 0.03% | Koiarian | Vulnerable |
| Vanimo | 2,700 · 0.03% | Sko | Threatened |
| Galeya | 2,600 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Maisin | 2,600 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Migabac | 2,600 · 0.03% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Sumau | 2,600 · 0.03% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Ubir | 2,600 · 0.03% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Abu' Arapesh | 2,600 · 0.03% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Kalou | 2,600 · 0.03% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Baruga | 2,500 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Doghoro | 2,500 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Dawawa | 2,500 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Gants | 2,500 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Sepik Iwam | 2,500 · 0.02% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Mum | 2,500 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Koromira | 2,500 · 0.02% | South Bougainville | Safe |
| Mangseng | 2,500 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Saliba | 2,500 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Sulka | 2,500 · 0.02% | — | Vulnerable |
| Uri | 2,500 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Yil | 2,500 · 0.02% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Fas | 2,500 · 0.02% | Baibai-Fas | Vulnerable |
| Safeyoka | 2,400 · 0.02% | Angan | Safe |
| Doso | 2,400 · 0.02% | Doso-Turumsa | Threatened |
| Umanakaina | 2,400 · 0.02% | Dagan | Safe |
| Kire | 2,400 · 0.02% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Yei | 2,400 · 0.02% | Yam | Vulnerable |
| Agob | 2,400 · 0.02% | Pahoturi | Safe |
| Kuni | 2,400 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Kuot | 2,400 · 0.02% | — | Vulnerable |
| Mauwake | 2,400 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Maiwala | 2,400 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Bwanabwana | 2,400 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Bimin | 2,300 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Hote | 2,300 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Minaveha | 2,300 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Numanggang | 2,300 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Sop | 2,300 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Yout Wam | 2,300 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Solong | 2,200 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Beli (Papua New Guinea) | 2,200 · 0.02% | Nuclear Torricelli | Threatened |
| Biem | 2,200 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| West Goodenough | 2,200 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Ogea | 2,200 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Mali | 2,200 · 0.02% | Baining | Threatened |
| Kanggape | 2,200 · 0.02% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Kela (Papua New Guinea) | 2,200 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Borong | 2,200 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kanasi | 2,200 · 0.02% | Dagan | Safe |
| Haigwai | 2,200 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Angaataha | 2,100 · 0.02% | Angan | Safe |
| Andarum | 2,100 · 0.02% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Awa (Papua New Guinea) | 2,100 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Borei | 2,100 · 0.02% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Yabem | 2,100 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Iwal | 2,100 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Siar-Lak | 2,100 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Tami | 2,100 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Aighon | 2,000 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Akolet | 2,000 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Nend | 2,000 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Pele-Ata | 2,000 · 0.02% | — | Vulnerable |
| Baluan-Pam | 2,000 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Anjam | 2,000 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Bine | 2,000 · 0.02% | Eastern Trans-Fly | Safe |
| Dibiyaso | 2,000 · 0.02% | — | Vulnerable |
| Anamgura | 2,000 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Lusi | 2,000 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Kilmeri | 2,000 · 0.02% | Border | Vulnerable |
| Kosena | 2,000 · 0.02% | Bookkeeping | Safe |
| Lesing-Gelimi | 2,000 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Mawan | 2,000 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Meramera | 2,000 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Nek | 2,000 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Nimi | 2,000 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Opao | 2,000 · 0.02% | Eleman | Safe |
| Petats | 2,000 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Pare | 2,000 · 0.02% | Kamula-Elevala | Safe |
| Sudest | 2,000 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Haruai | 2,000 · 0.02% | Piawi | Vulnerable |
| Yaweyuha | 2,000 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Yessan-Mayo | 2,000 · 0.02% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Lawunuia | 2,000 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Awara | 1,900 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Ura (Papua New Guinea) | 1,900 · 0.02% | Baining | Vulnerable |
| Zenag | 1,820 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Aiome | 1,800 · 0.02% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Amaimon | 1,800 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kein | 1,800 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Dia | 1,800 · 0.02% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Toura (Papua New Guinea) | 1,800 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Lembena | 1,800 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Takuu | 1,800 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Nali | 1,800 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Sengseng | 1,800 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Edolo | 1,700 · 0.02% | Bosavi | Safe |
| Grass Koiari | 1,700 · 0.02% | Koiarian | Vulnerable |
| Mape | 1,700 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Mubami | 1,700 · 0.02% | Anim | Safe |
| Yau (Morobe Province) | 1,700 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Middle Watut | 1,700 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Ankave | 1,600 · 0.02% | Angan | Safe |
| Gwahatike | 1,600 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Elkei | 1,600 · 0.02% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Idi | 1,600 · 0.02% | Pahoturi | Safe |
| Ma Manda | 1,600 · 0.02% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Khehek | 1,600 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Wogeo | 1,600 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Yamap | 1,600 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Labu | 1,600 · 0.02% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Alamblak | 1,500 · 0.01% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Andra-Hus | 1,500 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Arop-Sissano | 1,500 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Heyo | 1,500 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Awad Bing | 1,500 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Guriaso | 1,500 · 0.01% | — | Vulnerable |
| Doromu-Koki | 1,500 · 0.01% | Manubaran | Safe |
| Mangga Buang | 1,500 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Kele (Papua New Guinea) | 1,500 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Sewa Bay | 1,500 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Umeda | 1,500 · 0.01% | Border | Safe |
| Urigina | 1,500 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Wuvulu-Aua | 1,500 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Yabong | 1,500 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Zimakani | 1,500 · 0.01% | Anim | Safe |
| Bariai | 1,400 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Bipi | 1,400 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Buhutu | 1,400 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Gaina | 1,400 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Ginuman | 1,400 · 0.01% | Dagan | Safe |
| Korafe-Yegha | 1,400 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Maria (Papua New Guinea) | 1,400 · 0.01% | Manubaran | Safe |
| Maiwa (Papua New Guinea) | 1,400 · 0.01% | Dagan | Safe |
| Mekmek | 1,400 · 0.01% | Yuat | Vulnerable |
| Mala (Papua New Guinea) | 1,400 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Tulu-Bohuai | 1,400 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Yahang | 1,400 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Saposa | 1,400 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Ere | 1,400 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Usan | 1,400 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Gobasi | 1,400 · 0.01% | East Strickland | Safe |
| Nanubae | 1,300 · 0.01% | Arafundi | Vulnerable |
| Angor | 1,300 · 0.01% | Senagi | Vulnerable |
| Bosngun | 1,300 · 0.01% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Bilbil | 1,300 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Gnau | 1,300 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Kyenele | 1,300 · 0.01% | Yuat | Vulnerable |
| Uare | 1,300 · 0.01% | Kwalean | Safe |
| Saniyo-Hiyewe | 1,300 · 0.01% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Siroi | 1,300 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Ufim | 1,300 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Usarufa | 1,300 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Waffa | 1,300 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Lavatbura-Lamusong | 1,300 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Pal | 1,200 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Brem | 1,200 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Fasu | 1,200 · 0.01% | — | Vulnerable |
| Gaikundi | 1,200 · 0.01% | Ndu | Vulnerable |
| 'Auhelawa | 1,200 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Pano | 1,200 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Are | 1,200 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Nama (Papua New Guinea) | 1,200 · 0.01% | Yam | Safe |
| Namiae | 1,200 · 0.01% | Koiarian | Safe |
| Utarmbung | 1,200 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kibiri | 1,200 · 0.01% | — | Vulnerable |
| Sowanda | 1,100 · 0.01% | Border | Vulnerable |
| Muratayak | 1,100 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Tuma-Irumu | 1,100 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kumukio | 1,100 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kerewo | 1,100 · 0.01% | Kiwaian | Safe |
| Morawa | 1,100 · 0.01% | Mailuan | Safe |
| Nimoa | 1,100 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Anam | 1,100 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Gizrra | 1,100 · 0.01% | Eastern Trans-Fly | Vulnerable |
| Wanap | 1,100 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Yaben | 1,100 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Yagomi | 1,100 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Yekora | 1,100 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Yambes | 1,100 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Karkar-Yuri | 1,100 · 0.01% | Pauwasi | Vulnerable |
| Tainae | 1,000 · 0.01% | Angan | Safe |
| Uyajitaya | 1,000 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Kenati | 1,000 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Ramopa | 1,000 · 0.01% | North Bougainville | Safe |
| Nukna | 1,000 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Lou | 1,000 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Murik (Papua New Guinea) | 1,000 · 0.01% | Lower Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Nete | 1,000 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Onobasulu | 1,000 · 0.01% | Bosavi | Safe |
| Oune | 1,000 · 0.01% | South Bougainville | Safe |
| Seimat | 1,000 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Utu | 1,000 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Apali | 980 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Soq | 970 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Pak-Tong | 970 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Arammba | 970 · 0.01% | Yam | Safe |
| Agi | 960 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Pouye | 960 · 0.01% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Kamasau | 960 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Yangum Dey | 960 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Threatened |
| Yangum Gel | 960 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Threatened |
| Yangum Mon | 960 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Domu | 950 · 0.01% | Mailuan | Safe |
| Ningil | 950 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Wadaginam | 950 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Niksek | 930 · 0.01% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Karnai | 920 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Bulu (Papua New Guinea) | 910 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Munit | 910 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kairak | 900 · 0.01% | Baining | Safe |
| Gitua | 900 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Koluwawa | 900 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Kakabai | 900 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Malalamai | 900 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Maiadomu | 900 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Samo | 900 · 0.01% | East Strickland | Safe |
| Tai | 900 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Yelogu | 900 · 0.01% | Ndu | Vulnerable |
| Awar | 900 · 0.01% | Ramu | Moribund |
| Dera (Indonesia) | 900 · 0.01% | Senagi | Vulnerable |
| Anuki | 890 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Boselewa | 880 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Bitur | 860 · 0.01% | Anim | Safe |
| Baramu | 850 · 0.01% | Anim | Safe |
| Bongu | 850 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Pahi | 840 · 0.01% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Amal | 830 · 0.01% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Wasembo | 830 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Wagawaga | 820 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Mari (Madang Province) | 810 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Anem | 800 · 0.01% | — | Vulnerable |
| Ömie | 800 · 0.01% | Koiarian | Safe |
| Barai | 800 · 0.01% | Koiarian | Safe |
| Chambri | 800 · 0.01% | Lower Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Nema | 800 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Konomala | 800 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Koiwat | 800 · 0.01% | Ndu | Vulnerable |
| Aruop | 800 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Lakurumau | 800 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Urimo | 800 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Valman | 800 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Moribund |
| Kamula | 800 · 0.01% | Kamula-Elevala | Vulnerable |
| Degenan | 790 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Tumleo | 790 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Tiang | 790 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Waube | 780 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Loniu | 780 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Barikewa | 770 · 0.01% | Turama-Kikori | Safe |
| Mouwase | 770 · 0.01% | Turama-Kikori | Safe |
| Yoidik | 770 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Ambakich | 770 · 0.01% | Keram | Vulnerable |
| Nai | 750 · 0.01% | Kwomtari-Nai | Vulnerable |
| Watakataui | 750 · 0.01% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Yareba | 750 · 0.01% | Yareban | Safe |
| Aruek | 740 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Kaian | 740 · 0.01% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Tanguat | 740 · 0.01% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Kobol | 720 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Laeko-Libuat | 720 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Mondropolon | 720 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Rumu | 700 · 0.01% | Turama-Kikori | Safe |
| Morigi | 700 · 0.01% | Kiwaian | Safe |
| Juwal | 700 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Nukumanu | 700 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Sam | 700 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Sepa (Papua New Guinea) | 700 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Tomoip | 700 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Kiunum | 700 · 0.01% | Anim | Safe |
| Wogamusin | 700 · 0.01% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Kesawai | 700 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Yaul | 700 · 0.01% | Keram | Moribund |
| Bahinemo | 700 · 0.01% | Sepik | Threatened |
| Changriwa | 690 · 0.01% | Yuat | Vulnerable |
| Uni | 670 · 0.01% | Sko | Threatened |
| Aneme Wake | 650 · 0.01% | Yareban | Safe |
| Baimak | 650 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Biyom | 650 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Jilim | 650 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Leipon | 650 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Malas | 650 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Akukem | 650 · 0.01% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Pinai-Hagahai | 650 · 0.01% | Piawi | Threatened |
| Neko | 640 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Rawo | 640 · 0.01% | Sko | Vulnerable |
| Owenia | 640 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Kaki Ae | 630 · 0.01% | — | Vulnerable |
| Mouk-Aria | 630 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Nabi | 620 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Abaga | 600 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Nearly extinct |
| Kasua | 600 · 0.01% | Bosavi | Safe |
| Konai | 600 · 0.01% | East Strickland | Safe |
| Daantanai' | 600 · 0.01% | South Bougainville | Safe |
| Akoye | 600 · 0.01% | Angan | Vulnerable |
| Yale | 600 · 0.01% | — | Vulnerable |
| Torau | 600 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Waruna | 600 · 0.01% | Suki-Gogodala | Safe |
| Rerau | 590 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Watam | 590 · 0.01% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Mokati | 590 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Daonda | 580 · 0.01% | Border | Vulnerable |
| Gumalu | 580 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Mato | 580 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Auwe | 580 · 0.01% | Border | Vulnerable |
| Elu | 570 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Ma (Papua New Guinea) | 570 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Moikodi | 570 · 0.01% | Yareban | Safe |
| Sori-Harengan | 570 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Sihan | 570 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Ponam | 560 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Dima | 550 · 0.01% | Dagan | Safe |
| Nukuria | 550 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Penchal | 550 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Saep | 550 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Karore | 550 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Bauwaki | 520 · 0.01% | Mailuan | Safe |
| Siliput | 520 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Sengo | 520 · 0.01% | Ndu | Vulnerable |
| Korak | 510 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Medebur | 510 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Safe |
| Sera | 510 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Watiwa | 510 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Yetfa | 500 · 0.01% | — | Vulnerable |
| Eitiep | 500 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Kubo | 500 · 0.01% | East Strickland | Safe |
| Som | 500 · 0.01% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Moribund |
| Aribwaung | 500 · 0.01% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Molmo One | 500 · 0.01% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Odoodee | 490 · 0% | East Strickland | Vulnerable |
| Ama (Papua New Guinea) | 480 · 0% | Left May | Threatened |
| Bun | 480 · 0% | Yuat | Vulnerable |
| Iteri | 480 · 0% | Left May | Vulnerable |
| Ganglau | 470 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Migum | 470 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Bragat | 460 · 0% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Bariji | 460 · 0% | Yareban | Safe |
| Wiarumus | 460 · 0% | Nuclear Torricelli | Moribund |
| Lilau | 450 · 0% | Bogia | Vulnerable |
| Ronji | 450 · 0% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Simbali | 450 · 0% | Baining | Safe |
| Andai | 440 · 0% | Arafundi | Vulnerable |
| Ayi (Papua New Guinea) | 430 · 0% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Matukar | 430 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Nekgini | 430 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Parawen | 430 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Krisa | 420 · 0% | Sko | Moribund |
| Langam | 420 · 0% | Keram | Vulnerable |
| Nauna | 420 · 0% | Austronesian | Moribund |
| Monumbo | 410 · 0% | Bogia | Vulnerable |
| Awun | 400 · 0% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Duwet | 400 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Musak | 400 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Miu | 400 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Nomu | 400 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Sonia | 400 · 0% | Bosavi | Moribund |
| Sialum | 400 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Yangulam | 400 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Madi | 380 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Kare (Papua New Guinea) | 380 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Oya'oya | 380 · 0% | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Yerakai | 380 · 0% | — | Vulnerable |
| Namo | 370 · 0% | Yam | Moribund |
| Binumarien | 360 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Pasi | 360 · 0% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Tuwari | 360 · 0% | Walioic | Moribund |
| Kaninuwa | 360 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Fembe | 350 · 0% | East Strickland | Vulnerable |
| Guntai | 350 · 0% | Yam | Safe |
| Nimo | 350 · 0% | Left May | Vulnerable |
| Nen | 350 · 0% | Yam | Vulnerable |
| Kunja | 350 · 0% | Yam | Safe |
| Tauya | 350 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Baibai | 340 · 0% | Baibai-Fas | Vulnerable |
| Gal | 340 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Mongol | 340 · 0% | Keram | Vulnerable |
| Elepi | 330 · 0% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Kaningra | 330 · 0% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Owiniga | 330 · 0% | Left May | Vulnerable |
| Rapting | 330 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Sinagen | 330 · 0% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Kominimung | 320 · 0% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Budibud | 310 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Kinalakna | 310 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Bogaya | 300 · 0% | — | Vulnerable |
| Bauni | 300 · 0% | Sko | Vulnerable |
| Fiwaga | 300 · 0% | East Kutubu | Threatened |
| Awtuw | 300 · 0% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Kandas | 300 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Kwomtari | 300 · 0% | Kwomtari-Nai | Vulnerable |
| Murupi | 300 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Sissano | 300 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Torricelli | 300 · 0% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Ambrak | 290 · 0% | Nuclear Torricelli | Threatened |
| Forak | 280 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Isabi | 280 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Matepi | 280 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Nakwi | 280 · 0% | Left May | Vulnerable |
| Lemio | 270 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Mapena | 270 · 0% | Dagan | Threatened |
| Uya | 270 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Amol | 270 · 0% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Burui | 260 · 0% | Ndu | Vulnerable |
| Danaru | 260 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Sileibi | 260 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Tapei | 250 · 0% | Arafundi | Vulnerable |
| Imonda | 250 · 0% | Border | Vulnerable |
| Lenkau | 250 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Odiai | 240 · 0% | — | Vulnerable |
| Amara | 230 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Walio | 230 · 0% | Walioic | Vulnerable |
| Kis | 220 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Siawi | 220 · 0% | Amto-Musan | Moribund |
| Papi | 220 · 0% | — | Moribund |
| Wamas | 220 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Doga | 200 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Igana | 200 · 0% | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Ipiko | 200 · 0% | Anim | Vulnerable |
| Kaiep | 200 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Weliki | 200 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Mokerang | 200 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Musom | 200 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Moresada | 200 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Neme | 200 · 0% | Yam | Safe |
| Pei | 200 · 0% | Walioic | Moribund |
| Numbami | 200 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Yau (Sandaun Province) | 200 · 0% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Amto | 200 · 0% | Amto-Musan | Vulnerable |
| Nawaru | 190 · 0% | Yareban | Vulnerable |
| Chenapian | 180 · 0% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Foia Foia | 180 · 0% | Bookkeeping | Safe |
| Hoia Hoia | 180 · 0% | Anim | Safe |
| Hoyahoya | 180 · 0% | Anim | Threatened |
| Minanibai | 180 · 0% | Anim | Nearly extinct |
| Ngala | 180 · 0% | Ndu | Vulnerable |
| Seta | 180 · 0% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Silopi | 180 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Nake | 170 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Namat | 170 · 0% | Yam | Vulnerable |
| Ukuriguma | 170 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Seti | 160 · 0% | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Nafi | 160 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Bulgebi | 150 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Moribund |
| Bonkiman | 150 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Ningera | 150 · 0% | Border | Vulnerable |
| Onjob | 150 · 0% | Dagan | Vulnerable |
| Paynamar | 150 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Moribund |
| Aimele | 140 · 0% | Bosavi | Vulnerable |
| Label | 140 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Suarmin | 140 · 0% | — | Vulnerable |
| Guya | 130 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Saruga | 130 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Terebu | 130 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Yarawata | 130 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Dumun | 120 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Moribund |
| Mwatebu | 120 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Papapana | 120 · 0% | Austronesian | Moribund |
| Pulabu | 120 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Yote | 120 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Ainbai | 100 · 0% | Border | Vulnerable |
| Piame | 100 · 0% | Sepik | Moribund |
| Piu | 100 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Minidien | 100 · 0% | Nuclear Torricelli | Nearly extinct |
| Yakaikeke | 100 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Magori | 100 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Sota Kanum | 100 · 0% | Yam | Moribund |
| Sausi | 93 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Samosa | 90 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Moribund |
| Likum | 80 · 0% | Austronesian | Moribund |
| Mari (East Sepik Province) | 80 · 0% | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Mindiri | 80 · 0% | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Sumariup | 80 · 0% | Sepik | Moribund |
| Ngkâlmpw Kanum | 80 · 0% | Yam | Vulnerable |
| Smärky Kanum | 80 · 0% | Yam | Moribund |
| Vehes | 70 · 0% | Austronesian | Moribund |
| Yawiyo | 66 · 0% | Walioic | Moribund |
| Karawa | 63 · 0% | Sepik | Moribund |
| Arawum | 60 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Moribund |
| Yapunda | 60 · 0% | Nuclear Torricelli | Moribund |
| Yimas | 50 · 0% | Lower Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Bepour | 50 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Moribund |
| Bagupi | 50 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Magɨ (Madang Province) | 50 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Moribund |
| Taiap | 50 · 0% | — | Moribund |
| Mosimo | 50 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Moribund |
| Moere | 50 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Moribund |
| Bo (Papua New Guinea) | 40 · 0% | Left May | Moribund |
| Puare | 35 · 0% | Sko | Moribund |
| Karian | 34 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Tenis | 30 · 0% | Austronesian | Moribund |
| Gweda | 26 · 0% | Austronesian | Moribund |
| Mawak | 25 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Moribund |
| Turaka | 25 · 0% | Dagan | Moribund |
| Kowaki | 25 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Moribund |
| Gorovu | 20 · 0% | Ramu | Nearly extinct |
| Kopar | 20 · 0% | Lower Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Rema | 12 · 0% | Yam | Moribund |
| Kawacha | 12 · 0% | Angan | Moribund |
| Mamaa | 12 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Mungkip | 12 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Moribund |
| Panim | 12 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Unserdeutsch | 10 · 0% | Indo-European | Moribund |
| Ak | 10 · 0% | Sepik | Moribund |
| Faita | 10 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Nearly extinct |
| Susuami | 10 · 0% | Angan | Moribund |
| Atemble | 8 · 0% | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Nearly extinct |
| Kamasa | 7 · 0% | Angan | Nearly extinct |
| Unubahe | 7 · 0% | Austronesian | Nearly extinct |
| Womo | 6 · 0% | Sko | Nearly extinct |
| Turumsa | 5 | Doso-Turumsa | Nearly extinct |
| Abom | 3 | Anim | Nearly extinct |
| Marind | — | Anim | Threatened |
| Nakame | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Sukurum | — | Austronesian | Safe |
| Wutung | — | Sko | Vulnerable |
| Sarasira | — | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Pyu (Papua New Guinea) | — | — | Vulnerable |
| Ari | — | Suki-Gogodala | Moribund |
| Akrukay | — | Ramu | Moribund |
| Anor | — | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Makayam | — | Anim | Safe |
| Avau | — | Austronesian | Safe |
| Biage | — | Koiarian | Safe |
| Blafe | — | Yam | Safe |
| Bisorio | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Berinomo | — | Sepik | Vulnerable |
| Bungain | — | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Buna | — | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Mandobo Bawah | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Binahari | — | Mailuan | Safe |
| Domung | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kapriman | — | Sepik | Threatened |
| Finongan | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Fuyug | — | — | Safe |
| Magɨyi | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Gorakor | — | Austronesian | Safe |
| Gumawana | — | Austronesian | Safe |
| Pamosu | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Warwar Feni | — | — | — |
| Humene | — | Kwalean | Safe |
| Isebe | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Manem | — | Border | Vulnerable |
| South Muyu | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Koro (Papua New Guinea) | — | Austronesian | Vulnerable |
| Hermit | — | Austronesian | Nearly extinct |
| Mese | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| South Watut | — | Austronesian | Threatened |
| Ikobi | — | Turama-Kikori | Safe |
| Hember Avu | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Momare | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Asaro'o | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Inapang | — | Ramu | Vulnerable |
| Nambo | — | Yam | Safe |
| Ngaing | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Nuk | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Ninggerum | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Northern One | — | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Pagi | — | Border | Vulnerable |
| Rempi | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Sos Kundi | — | Ndu | Vulnerable |
| Kutong | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Kou | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Threatened |
| Sinasina | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
| Suganga | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Vulnerable |
| Bouni | — | Sko | Moribund |
| Kapin | — | Austronesian | Safe |
| Wára | — | Yam | Vulnerable |
| Mur Pano | — | Austronesian | Safe |
| Taulil | — | Taulil-Butam | Vulnerable |
| Meriam Mir | — | Eastern Trans-Fly | Vulnerable |
| North Watut | — | Austronesian | Safe |
| Wampur | — | Austronesian | Safe |
| Vitu | — | Austronesian | Safe |
| Yis | — | Nuclear Torricelli | Vulnerable |
| Tokano | — | Nuclear Trans New Guinea | Safe |
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Frequently asked questions
What language do they speak in Papua New Guinea?
The official languages of Papua New Guinea are Tok Pisin, English and Hiri Motu. In total about 845 living languages are spoken there, the most common being Tok Pisin (71%), English (50%) and Enga (2%).
What is the official language of Papua New Guinea?
Tok Pisin, English and Hiri Motu.
Is English spoken in Papua New Guinea?
Yes — English is official in Papua New Guinea, spoken by about 50% of people.
How many languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea?
About 845 living languages — #1 in the world for linguistic diversity. 160 of them are endangered.
Data: Languages of the World dataset (MIT) — ISO 639-3, Glottolog (CC BY 4.0), Unicode CLDR, Google LinguaMeta (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata; country lists: samayo/country-json (MIT).