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Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Vietnam

Vietnam is a country in Asia that is home to 98,505,000 people. It is also home to 93 living indigenous languages. One of these, Vietnamese, is the official language of the country. Vietnam was also home to 1 indigeneous language that is now extinct. In addition, 17 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. In formal education, 1 indigenous language is used as a language of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    98,505,000

    people

    93

    living languages

    95%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 1
    2. 51
    3. 41
    4. 1

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