Endangered Languages


A language that is at risk of no longer being used by the younger generation is considered endangered.

 

Language is a cornerstone of a culture's world view and values; it is key to individual and community identity.

 

Each endangered language is represented as a red dot on this map.

 

Will your language die? A new research tool provides insights into language vitality.

 

Languages of the World, a reference publication based on more than 60 years of research.

 

Many of the world’s smaller language communities exist on the margins of society.

 

Language development activities can support community efforts for language revitalization and movement toward sustainability.

 

Learn more about language endangerment and the progress toward language documentation and language revitalization.

 


A language that is at risk of no longer being used by the younger generation is considered endangered.

 

Language is a cornerstone of a culture's world view and values; it is key to individual and community identity.

 

Each endangered language is represented as a red dot on this map.

 

Will your language die? A new research tool provides insights into language vitality.

 

Languages of the World, a reference publication based on more than 60 years of research.

 

Many of the world’s smaller language communities exist on the margins of society.

 

Language development activities can support community efforts for language revitalization and movement toward sustainability.

 

Learn more about language endangerment and the progress toward language documentation and language revitalization.