List of endangered languages in Asia

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An endangered language is a language that it is at risk of falling out of use, generally because it has few surviving speakers. If it loses all of its native speakers, it becomes an extinct language.

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent.

Contents 1 Afghanistan 2 Cambodia 3 Caucasus 4 China 5 India 6 Indonesia 6.1 Kalimantan 6.2 Maluku 6.3 Papua 6.4 Sumatra 7 Iran 8 Israel 9 Japan 10 Laos 11 Malaysia 11.1 Peninsular Malaysia 11.2 Sarawak 12 Nepal 13 Oman 14 Philippines 15 Russia (Asia) 16 Sri Lanka 17 Taiwan 18 Tajikistan 19 Thailand 20 Uzbekistan 21 Vietnam 22 Yemen

[edit] Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Askunu language				ask	Askunu language
Kalasha-ala language				wbk	Kalasha-ala language
Mogholi language			Red Book	mhj	Mogholi language
Rushani language			Red Book	none	Rushani language
Tirahi language		100 Possibly 5,000.	Ethnologue	tra	Tirahi language
Tregami language				trm	Tregami language
Vasi-vari language		100 Possibly 5,000.	Ethnologue	prn	Prasuni language

[edit] Cambodia

Cambodia

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Chong language	Also found in Thailand		Red Book	cog	Chong language

[edit] Caucasus

Caucasus

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Archi language			Red Book	aqc	Archi language
Bats language			Red Book	bbl	Bats language
Budukh language			Red Book	bdk	Budukh language
Ghodoberi language			Red Book	gdo	Ghodoberi language
Hinukh language			Red Book	gin	Hinukh language
Hunzib language			Red Book	huz	Hunzib language
Khinalug language			Red Book	none	Khinalug language
Khwarshi language		3,000 (2006)	Red Book	none	Khwarshi language
Kryts language			Red Book	kry	Kryts language
Svan language			Red Book	sva	Svan language
Tindi language			Red Book	tin	Tindi language
Udi language			Red Book	udi	Udi language

[edit] China

China

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Ejnu language			Red Book	none	Ejnu language
Macanese language	Macau			mzs	Macanese language
Manchu language			Red Book	mnc	Manchu language
Sarikoli language			Red Book	srh	Sarikoli language

[edit] India

India

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Aka-Jeru creole		24 (2000 Verma).	Ethnologue	apq	Aka-Jeru language
Khamyang language		50 (2003).	Ethnologue	ksu	Khamyang language
Parenga language		767 (2002).	Ethnologue	pcj	Parenga language
Ruga language			Ethnologue	ruh	Ruga language
Shompen language(s)					Shompen language

[edit] Indonesia

[edit] Kalimantan

Indonesia (Kalimantan)

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Lengilu language		3 to 4 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	lgi	Lengilu language

[edit] Maluku

Indonesia (Maluku)

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Amahai language		50 (1987 SIL).	Ethnologue	amq	Amahai language
Hoti language		10 (1987 SIL).	Ethnologue	hti	Hoti language
Hukumina language		1 (1989 SIL).	Ethnologue	huw	Hukumina language
Hulung language		10 (1991 SIL).	Ethnologue	huk	Hulung language
Ibu language		35 (1987 Voorhoeve and Visser) 50 to 200 in the ethnic group (1984).	Ethnologue	ibu	Ibu language
Kamarian language		10 (1987 SIL) 6,000 in the village (1987 SIL).	Ethnologue	kzx	Kamarian language
Kayeli language		3 (1995)Not used for 3 decades by the speakers (1989 C Grimes SIL) 800 (1995).	Ethnologue	kzl	Kayeli language
Loun language		20.	Ethnologue	lox	Loun language
Naka'ela language		5 (1985 SIL).	Ethnologue	nae	Naka'ela language
Nusa Laut language		10 2,226 (1989 SIL).	Ethnologue	nul	Nusa Laut language
Paulohi language		50 (1982).	Ethnologue	plh	Paulohi language
Piru language		10 (1985 Y Taguchi SIL).	Ethnologue	ppr	Piru language

[edit] Papua

Indonesia (Papua)

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Bonerif language		4 (1994 SIL).	Ethnologue	bnv	Bonerif language
Burumakok language		40 (1994 Kroneman).	Ethnologue	aip	Burumakok language
Duriankere language		30 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	dbn	Duriankere language
Dusner language		20 (2000).	Ethnologue	dsn	Dusner language
Kanum, BA?di language		10 (1996 Mark Donohue).	Ethnologue	khd	Kanum, BA?di language
Kapori language		30 to 40 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	khp	Kapori language
Kehu language		25 (2002 SIL).	Ethnologue	khh	Kehu language
Kembra language		20 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	xkw	Kembra language
Kwerisa language		15 to 50 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	kkb	Kwerisa language
Mander language		20 (1991 SIL).	Ethnologue	mqr	Mander language
Mapia language		1.	Ethnologue	mpy	Mapia language
Maremgi language		40 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	mrx	Maremgi language
Massep language		25 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	mvs	Massep language
Mor language		20 to 30 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	moq	Mor language
Saponi language		4 to 5 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	spi	Saponi language
Tandia language		2 (1991 SIL).	Ethnologue	tni	Tandia language
Usku language		20 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	ulf	Usku language
Woria language		5 to 6 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	wor	Woria language

[edit] Sumatra

Indonesia (Sumatra)

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Lom language		2 to 10 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	mfb	Lom language

[edit] Iran

Iran

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Abduyi dialect				none	none
Davani dialect				none	none
Gilaki Language				none	none

[edit] Israel

Israel

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Barzani Jewish Neo-Aramaic language		20 (2004 Mutzafi).	Ethnologue	bjf	Barzani Jewish Neo-Aramaic language
Yevanic language		35 in Israel There were a few semispeakers left in 1987 and may be none now Population total all countries: 50.	Ethnologue	yej	Yevanic language

[edit] Japan

Japan

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Ainu language		15 in Japan (1996 Alexander Vovin) 15,000 in Japan.	Ethnologue		Ainu language

[edit] Laos

Laos

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Arem language		20 in Laos 500 (1995).	Ethnologue	aem	Arem language

[edit] Malaysia

[edit] Peninsular Malaysia

Malaysia (Peninsular)

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Mintil language		40 (1975 SIL).	Ethnologue	mzt	Mintil language
Orang Kanaq language		34 (1981 Wurm and Hattori).	Ethnologue	orn	Orang Kanaq language

Malaysia

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Papia-kristang language			Red Book	cpp	Papia-kristang language

[edit] Sarawak

Malaysia (Sarawak)

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Punan Batu 1 language		30 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	pnm	Punan Batu 1 language

[edit] Nepal

Nepal

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Chintang language			Ethnologue	ctn	Chintang language
Chukwa language		100 (1991 W Winter).	Ethnologue	cuw	Chukwa language
Dumi language		3 (2000 Van Driem) 1,000 to 2,000 (1991 W Winter).	Ethnologue	dus	Dumi language
Lingkhim language		1 (1991 W Winter).	Ethnologue	lii	Lingkhim language
Pongyong language			Ethnologue	pgy	Pongyong language
Saam language		23 (2001 census).	Ethnologue	raq	Saam language

[edit] Oman

Oman

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Harsusi language			Ethnologue	hss	Harsusi language

[edit] Philippines

Philippines

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Alabat Island Agta language	see Bikol languages	30 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	dul	Agta, Alabat Island language
Isarog Agta language	see Bikol languages	5 to 6 (2000 Wurm) 1,000 (1984 SIL).	Ethnologue	agk	Agta, Isarog language
Northern Alta language			Red Book	phi	Alta, Northern
Arta language		15 (2000 Wurm)Population includes 12 in Villa Santiago, 1 in Villa Gracia, 3 or 4 in Nagtipunan (1992 L Reid).	Ethnologue	atz	Arta language
Ata language		2 to 5 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	atm	Ata language
Atta-faire language			Red Book	none	Atta-faire language
Ayta-bataan language			Red Book	none	Ayta-bataan language
Ayta, Sorsogon language		15 to 20 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	ays	Ayta, Sorsogon language
Ratagnon language		2 to 3 (2000 Wurm) 2,000 (1997 SIL).	Ethnologue	btn	Ratagnon language

[edit] Russia (Asia)

Russia (Asia)

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Ainu language			Ethnologue		Ainu language
Mednyj Aleut language	see Aleut language	10 (1995 M Krauss).	Ethnologue	mud	Aleut, Mednyj language
Chukchi language			Ethnologue	ckt	Chukchi language
Chulym language			Ethnologue	clw	Chulym language
Forest Enets language	see Enets language	40 (1995 M Krauss) 209 with Tundra Enets (1989 census).	Ethnologue	enf	Enets, Forest language
Tundra Enets language	see Enets language	30 (1995 M Krauss) 209 together with Forest Enets (1990 census).	Ethnologue	enh	Enets, Tundra language
Karagas language		25 to 30 (2001) 730 (1989 census).	Ethnologue	kim	Karagas language
Kerek language		2 (1997 M Krauss)There were 200 to 400 speakers in 1900 400.	Ethnologue	krk	Kerek language
Ket language	The last Ieniseian language	550 to 990 (1995 M. Krauss).	Ethnologue	ket	Kerek language
Orok language	see Oroks	30 to 82 in Russia (1995 M Krauss)Population total all countries: 33 to 85 250 to 300 (1995 M Krauss).	Ethnologue	oaa	Orok language
Udihe language		100 (1991 Kibrik) 1,600 (1991 Kibrik).	Ethnologue	ude	Udihe language
Ulch language	Siberia		Ethnologue	ulc	Ulch language
Yugh language		2 or 3 (1991 G K Verner in Kibrik)Nonfluent speakers 10 to 15 (1991 G K Verner in Kibrik).	Ethnologue	yuu	Yugh language
Northern Yukaghir language	see Yukaghir languages	30 to 150 (1995 M Krauss, 1989 census) 230 to 1,100 (1995 M Krauss, 1989 census).	Ethnologue	ykg	Yukaghir, Northern language
Southern Yukaghir language	see Yukaghir languages	10 to 50 (1995 M Krauss, 1989 census) 130 (1995 M Krauss, 1989 census).	Ethnologue	yux	Yukaghir, Southern language

[edit] Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Veddah Language		300 (1993 SIL).	Ethnologue	ved	Veddah language
Sri Lanka Malay		50,000(1986 Hussainmiya, Prentice 1994:411).	Ethnologue	sci	Sri Lankan Creole Malay language

[edit] Taiwan

Taiwan

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Amis, Nataoran language	Commonly considered a dialect of Amis.	5 (2000 Wurm).	Ethnologue	ais	Amis, Nataoran language
Babuza language		3 to 4 (2000 S Wurm).	Ethnologue	bzg	Babuza language
Kanakanabu language		6 to 8 (2000 Wurm) 250 (UNESCO).	Ethnologue	xnb	Kanakanabu language
Kavalan language		24 (2000 Li).	Ethnologue	ckv	Kavalan language
Kulon-Pazeh language		1 (2000 Paul Jen-Kuei Li).	Ethnologue	uun	Kulon-Pazeh language
Saaroa language		5 to 6 (2000 Wurm) 300 (2000 UNESCO Red Book).	Ethnologue	sxr	Saaroa language
Saisiyat language			Red Book	xsy	Saisiyat language
Thao language		5 to 6 (2000 Wurm) 248 (1989).	Ethnologue	ssf	Thao language

[edit] Tajikistan

Tajikistan

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Bartangi language			Red Book	none	Bartangi language
Ishkashimi language			Red Book	ira	Ishkashkimi language
Oroshani language	see Pamir languages see Shughni language		Red Book	sgh	Oroshani language
Yaghnobi language			Red Book	yai	Yaghnobi language
Yazgulami language			Red Book	yah	Yazgulami language

[edit] Thailand

Thailand

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Mok language		7 (1981 Wurm and Hattori).	Ethnologue	mqt	Mok language

[edit] Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Judeo-Crimean Tatar language			Ethnologue	jct	Judeo-Crimean Tatar language

[edit] Vietnam

Vietnam

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Arem language	see Chut people	20 in Viet Nam (1996 Ferlus) Population total all countries: 40 100 in Viet Nam (1996 Ferlus)	Ethnologue	aem	Arem language
Gelao, Red language	see Gelao language (distinct ISO 639-3 code)	20	Ethnologue	gir	Gelao, Red language
Gelao, White language	see Gelao language (distinct ISO 639-3 code)	20 (2002 Edmondson).	Ethnologue	giw	Gelao, White language

[edit] Yemen

Yemen

Language	Comments	Speakers	Source	ISO 639-3	Ethnologue entry
Bathari language	Also in Oman		Ethnologue	bhm	Bathari language

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