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Mexico

Mexico is a country in the Americas that is home to 130,262,000 people. It is also home to 284 living indigenous languages. It was also home to 13 indigenous languages that are now extinct. In addition, 9 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. One of these, Spanish, is the official language of the country. In formal education, 1 indigenous language is used as a language of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    130,262,000

    people

    284

    living languages

    95%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 0
    2. 153
    3. 131
    4. 13

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