Indonesian Language
Bahasa Indonesia
Linguistic Classification Indonesian, locally known as Bahasa Indonesia, is a standardized form of Malay and belongs to the Austronesian language family.
Number of Speakers According to the 2020 census, over 97% of Indonesians are fluent in Indonesian, making it the largest language by number of speakers in Southeast Asia and one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
Official Status Indonesian is the official and national language of Indonesia, serving as the lingua franca across its diverse archipelago.
Multilingual Context Indonesia is home to over 700 living languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries globally.