French Language Day 2024: Every year on March 20 is observed as French Language Day worldwide. The day honors the influence of the language and celebrates its diversity. This day serves as a reminder of the beauty and importance of the French language, inviting people from all walks of life to appreciate its nuances and embrace its global impact.
In this article, we explore the countries that either have French as their official language or use it with other native languages.
List Of Countries With French As An Official Language
French is widely spoken, with approximately 120 million speakers across 29 countries, alongside their native languages. The list of countries where French is an official language is given below:
| Country | Population |
| Ivory Coast | 29,379,737 |
| Madagascar | 24,235,400 |
| Haiti | 10,711,100 |
| Senegal | 15,129,300 |
| Burkina Faso | 22,489,126 |
| Benin | 10,879,800 |
| Guinea | 12,608,600 |
| Chad | 14,037,500 |
| Niger | 19,899,100 |
| Congo (RC) | 105,044,646 |
| Togo | 7,304,600 |
| Mali | 24,015,789 |
| Switzerland | 8,510,000 |
| Central African Republic | 4,900,300 |
| Gabon | 1,725,300 |
| Burundi | 11,178,900 |
| Rwanda | 11,607,700 |
| Luxembourg | 602,900 |
| Djibouti | 887,861 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1,221,490 |
| Monaco | 38,731 |
| Vanuatu | 264,652 |
| Seychelles | 92,900 |
| Comoros | 795,601 |
As we commemorate French Language Day, let us continue to cherish and promote the French language, ensuring that its legacy endures for generations to come. Happy French Language Day to all, may our appreciation for this beautiful language continue to flourish!
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