10 Most Popular Languages for Translation and Localization

Language is the key that allows people to share ideas and communicate. Localization and translation have acted as a bridge in communication. With 7.8 billion inhabitants on this planet, the web has expanded its reach, even when the language differs. Reports suggest that there are 7000+ dialects spoken throughout the earth. 

English

English is the most spoken language with 378.2 million native speakers and the second language for 743.5 million people. It is additionally the most probable unknown dialect to be instructed in schools and is the official language of most international organizations.

Chinese

Chinese is spoken by about one-fifth of internet users(770 million users), making it one of the most popular languages for online translation. In reality, China has the world's second-largest economy, making Chinese a crucial language for generating new business chances. 

Spanish

Translating into Spanish allows you to access over 500 million people in European and Latin American countries. Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Peru are all in the top 50 countries with the largest GDPs in the world.

Arabic

Spoken by 274m individuals worldwide and the official language of 25 nations, Arabic is rapidly turning into a language vital for internationalization. With web development ascending in the Middle East, it's essential to recollect that numerous Arabic speakers communicate in Arabic; thus, the interpretation of substance will be critical.

German

German remains one of the most popular languages on the internet, despite having less than 100 million speakers. According to W3Techs, German is spoken on 5.6 percent of the most popular websites. Germany (the EU's largest economy), Austria, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Belgium are all countries with German as an official language. 

Portuguese

With 140 million internet users, Brazil is Latin America's largest internet market. By end of 2021, this country will have a 61 percent internet penetration rate. In the coming years, businesses that invest in localization for this country will reach even more people. More than half of Brazilians are under the age of 30, implying that there will be more individuals in the workforce, indicating higher income and a growing middle class.

Russian

Russian is spoken by around 109 million internet users. Many of them have a basic understanding of the English language. Ecommerce is growing in Russia, with 30 million individuals shopping online. Russians prefer shopping from local internet retailers for the time being; however, Chinese sites are rising in popularity. Foreigners can still sell goods based on the demand, provided they use local support. 

French

French is an official language in countries with strong economies, making it one of the most popular languages for translation. The eCommerce local marketplaces in all of these French-speaking nations have seen sustained growth. Online shopping is popular in France, with 36 million people spending an average of $2,100 each year.

Japanese

Businesses frequently overlook the importance of localization for Japan, although Japanese remains one of the most popular languages in the world. In 2015, Japan had 77 million digital purchasers, and retail eCommerce sales are constantly increasing. 

Hindi

Hindi has developed massively, particularly in internet adoption, mainly due to mobile web penetration in a country where web access is intensely reliant upon cell phones. With almost 600 million speakers, including Urdu, Hindi is a large market for localization. 

Localization is the way to the powerful interpretation with numerous such potentials. Translation and localization bring you to witness many opportunities with international markets, thereby widening your goals and efforts.

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