ID
Republic of Indonesia
Indonesia
Summary
Indonesia is a country in Asia that is home to 272,249,000 people. It is also home to 704 living indigenous languages. One of these, Indonesian, is the official language of the country. Indonesia was also home to 14 indigenous languages that are now extinct. In addition, 6 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. In formal education, 4 indigenous languages are used as languages of instruction.
At a Glance
Languages
Families
Austronesian (446) Trans-New Guinea (113) Tor-Kwerba (23) West Papuan (23) Lakes Plain (20) Creole (13) East Geelvink Bay (12) Unclassified (10) East Bird’s Head-Sentani (8) Language isolate (7) South-Central Papuan (7) Border (6) Nimboran (5) Pauwasi (4) Kaure (3) Mairasi (3) Bayono-Awbono (2) Lower Mamberamo (2) Maybrat (2) Pidgin (2) Sign language (2) Somahai (2) Austronesian (1) Senagi (1) Skou (1)
Language Policy Conventions
Indonesia has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.