World Hindi Day 2025: The Global Reach of Hindi Beyond India

Jan 10, 2025 Komal Das

Nepal: Approximately 8 million people speak Hindi, making it widely understood across the country

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United States: Around 650,000 individuals speak Hindi, primarily within the Indian-American community

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Mauritius: About a third of the population, approximately 450,000 people, speak Hindi, reflecting the country's Indian heritage

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Fiji: Approximately 380,000 people speak Hindi, especially among the Indo-Fijian community

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South Africa: Approximately 250,000 people speak Hindi, largely within the Indian South African community

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Suriname: Around 150,000 people speak Hindi, reflecting the Indian diaspora's influence

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Uganda: Approximately 100,000 people speak Hindi, particularly among the Indian-Ugandan community

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United Kingdom: Approximately 45,800 people speak Hindi, mainly within the Indian British community

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New Zealand: Approximately 20,000 people speak Hindi, reflecting the growing Indian community

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