7 countries other than India where Hindi is a popular language

Did you know Hindi is actually spoken by more than 425 million people as a first language, and a significant number of 120 million speak Hindi as their second language? The language goes beyond the borders of India and makes it a widely spoken language in several countries. Here are some of the countries, you might not be aware of, where Hindi is widely spoken, apart from India.


NepalThis neighbouring country is one of the sought-after destinations for Indian travellers, and of the primary reasons is that one can find a significant Hindi-speaking population there. As per the records, around eight million people have an understanding of this language. However, as many as 80,000 Nepalese there speak Hindi natively, which means this language remains widely spoken due to cultural similarities and the influence of Indian television.

MauritiusMauritius is another pretty destination that is sought-after by the Indian travellers. As per the records, Mauritius has around a third of the population speaking Hindi. Although French and English are the country's official parliamentary languages, Hindi is also widely spoken among those of Indian origin. Most Mauritians speak Mauritian Creole as their native language, but Hindi remains an important part of their cultural heritage.

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United StatesSurprisingly, the United States is home to the third-largest group of Hindi speakers outside India. About 650,000 people in the US speak Hindi, making it the 11th most popular foreign language. Most speakers are immigrants from India, and while they primarily use Hindi at home, their children often prefer English due to its dominance in the country.

FijiFiji has a large population of Indian origin, the reason why around 38% of the population speak Hindi. Many Fijians of Indian ancestry speak Hindi, alongside Fijian and English. Indian culture is prevalent in Fiji, with Hindi-speaking communities, temples, and cultural practices making it a familiar environment for Hindi speakers.

SingaporeSingapore, a global tourist hub, has a sizable Indian community where Hindi is commonly spoken. Many Indians have migrated to Singapore, with some families having lived there for generations. Hindi is widely understood, making it convenient for Hindi-speaking tourists to communicate, especially in hospitality services. As per the world data info, 1.2 percent of the population speak Hindi.

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United KingdomThe United Kingdom is home to a large Indian diaspora, and Hindi is one of the languages spoken by Indian-origin communities. Although English is the primary language, many Hindi-speaking families maintain their linguistic heritage. As per the records, around 1.53 percent people of the United Kingdom speak Hindi language.