7 Countries Other Than India Where Hindi Is A Popular Language

Vani Verma
Sep 17, 2024

Nepal

Nepal, a popular destination for Indian travelers, has around 80,000 native Hindi speakers and eight million who understand the language, influenced by cultural ties and Indian television.

Mauritius

Mauritius, a popular destination for Indian travelers, has about a third of its population speaking Hindi, reflecting the cultural heritage of its Indian-origin community, despite French and English being the official languages.

United States

The United States is home to the third-largest group of Hindi speakers outside India, with about 650,000 speakers, making it the 11th most popular foreign language.

Fiji

In Fiji, around 38% of the population speaks Hindi due to its large Indian-origin community, where Hindi, alongside Fijian and English, is commonly spoken, reflecting the strong presence of Indian culture through temples, language, and traditions.

Singapore

In Singapore, 1.2% of the population speaks Hindi, thanks to its sizable Indian community, making it easier for Hindi-speaking tourists to communicate, especially in hospitality services.

United Kingdom

Around 1.53% of the United Kingdom's population speaks Hindi, reflecting the linguistic heritage maintained by the country's large Indian diaspora.

South Africa

A small community of Indian immigrants speak Hindi in South Africa.

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