AU

Commonwealth of Australia

Australia

Australia is a country in the Pacific that is home to 25,693,000 people. It is also home to 214 living indigenous languages. It was also home to 190 indigenous languages that are now extinct. In addition, 10 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. One of these, English, is the official language of the country. In formal education, 2 indigenous languages are used as languages of instruction.

  • Geography

    Clickable world globe showing country outlines
  • Demographics

    25,693,000

    people

    214

    living languages

    99%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 6
    2. 18
    3. 190
    4. 190

Australia has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.