Philippines

English

[eng] 1 (National). Statutory national working language (1987, Constitution, Article 14(7)). 52,163,000 in Philippines, all users. L1 users: 163,000 in Philippines (2020). L2 users: 52,000,000 (2020).

Filipino

[fil] 1 (National). Statutory national language (1987, Constitution, Article 14(6)), not used in all official domains.

3 (Wider communication)

Bikol, Central

[bcl] 3 (Wider communication). Statutory language of provincial identity in Camarines Norte, 4 other provinces (1991, ACFLC Section 3(f)). 2,500,000 (1990 census), increasing. Speakers of all Bikol languages: 3,890,000 (2005 UNSD).

Cebuano

[ceb] 3 (Wider communication). Statutory language of provincial identity in Cebu Province, 4 other areas (1991, ACFLC Section 3(f)). 15,900,000 in Philippines (2005 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 15,942,480.

Hiligaynon

[hil] 3 (Wider communication). Statutory language of provincial identity in Iloilo, 4 other provinces (1991, ACFLC Section 3(f)). 6,240,000 in Philippines (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 7,770,000 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 6,246,880.

Ilocano

[ilo] 3 (Wider communication). Statutory language of provincial identity in northwest Luzon Island, other areas (1991, ACFLC Section 3(f)). 6,370,000 in Philippines (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 8,070,000 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 6,482,100.

Kapampangan

[pam] 3 (Wider communication). Statutory language of provincial identity in Pampanga and 2 other Luzon provinces (1991, ACFLC Section 3(f)). 2,040,000 in Philippines (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 2,780,000 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 2,049,670.

Masbatenyo

[msb] 3 (Wider communication). Statutory language of provincial identity in Masbate Province (1991, ACFLC Section 3(f)). 724,000, all users. L1 users: 474,000 (2005 UNSD), increasing. L2 users: 250,000 (2002 SIL). 50,000 monolinguals. Mostly children. Ethnic population: 678,000 (2010 census).

Pangasinan

[pag] 3 (Wider communication). Statutory language of provincial identity in Pangasinan Province (1991, ACFLC Section 3(f)). 1,240,000 in Philippines (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 1,820,000 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 1,243,660.

Tagalog

[tgl] 3 (Wider communication). De facto national working language. 76,500,000 in Philippines, all users. L1 users: 22,500,000 in Philippines (2010 census). L2 users: 54,000,000 (2020). Total users in all countries: 82,312,160 (as L1: 28,150,160; as L2: 54,162,000).

Tausug

[tsg] 3 (Wider communication). De facto language of provincial identity in Sulu and Tawi-Tawi provinces. 784,000 in Philippines (2005 UNSD), increasing. 250,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 1,230,000 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 946,000.

Waray-Waray

[war] 3 (Wider communication). Statutory language of provincial identity in Samar, Leyte islands (1991, ACFLC Section 3(f)). 2,610,000 in Philippines (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 3,660,000 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 2,611,110.

4 (Educational)

Aklanon

[akl] 4 (Educational). De facto language of provincial identity in Aklan and Capiz provinces. 526,000 in Philippines (2010 census). Ethnic population: 559,000 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 549,600.

Chavacano

[cbk] 4 (Educational). 431,000 (2005 UNSD). 37,553 Caviteño Chavacano, 22,221 Cotabato Chavacano, 55,400 Davao Chavacano, 4,698 Ternateño Chavacano, 311,066 Zamboangeño Chavacano (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 427,000 (2010 census).

Ibanag

[ibg] 4 (Educational). De facto language of provincial identity in Cagayan and Isabela provinces. 277,000 (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 403,000 (2010 census).

Ifugao, Mayoyao

[ifu] 4 (Educational). 30,000 (2007 SIL). 185,000 all Ifugao (2005 UNSD).

Ivatan

[ivv] 4 (Educational). De facto language of provincial identity in Batanes province. 35,000 (1998 SIL), increasing. 3,450 Itbayatan (1996 census).

Kamayo

[kyk] 4 (Educational). 153,000 (2005 UNSD).

Kinaray-a

[krj] 4 (Educational). 433,000 (2005 UNSD), increasing. 1,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 601,000 (2010 census).

Maguindanaon

[mdh] 4 (Educational). Statutory language of provincial identity in North Cotabato and 3 other Mindanao provinces (1991, ACFLC Section 3(f)). 1,100,000 (2010 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,460,000 (2010 census).

Manobo, Obo

[obo] 4 (Educational). 60,000 (2007 SIL). 227,000 all Manobo (2005 UNSD). 20,000 monolinguals.

Maranao

[mrw] 4 (Educational). De facto language of provincial identity in Lanao del Sur. 866,000 (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 1,350,000 (2010 census).

Sama, Southern

[ssb] 4 (Educational). 200,000 in Philippines (2007 SIL), increasing. 20,000 monolinguals. Total users in all countries: 260,000.

Surigaonon

[sgd] 4 (Educational). 501,000 (2005 UNSD).

Tboli

[tbl] 4 (Educational). 87,200 (2005 UNSD). 10,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 145,000 (2010 census).

Yakan

[yka] 4 (Educational). De facto language of provincial identity in Basilan province. 130,000 (2005 UNSD), increasing. 86,900 in Basilan Province. 35,000 monolinguals (1990). Ethnic population: 202,000 (2010 census).

5 (Dispersed)

Basque

[eus] 5* (Dispersed).

Chinese, Mandarin

[cmn] 5* (Dispersed). 500 in Philippines. Ethnic population: All ethnic Chinese are 53,300 (1990 census).

Chinese, Min Nan

[nan] 5* (Dispersed). 1,000,000 in Philippines (2010 J. Leclerc). 99% of Chinese population in the Philippines (1982).

Chinese, Yue

[yue] 5* (Dispersed). 9,780 in Philippines (2000).

Sindhi

[snd] 5* (Dispersed). 20,000 in Philippines (1997).

Spanish

[spa] 5* (Dispersed). 465,330 in Philippines, all users. L1 users: 3,330 in Philippines (Instituto Cervantes 2019). L2 users: 462,000 (Instituto Cervantes 2019).

5 (Developing)

Binukid

[bkd] 5* (Developing). 122,000 (2005 UNSD).

Blaan, Sarangani

[bps] 5* (Developing). 90,800 (2000).

Bontok, Central

[lbk] 5* (Developing). 19,600 (2007 census).

Buhid

[bku] 5* (Developing). 11,600 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 12,700 (2010 census).

Cuyonon

[cyo] 5* (Developing). 189,000 (2010 J. Leclerc). Ethnic population: 278,000 (2010 census).

Ga’dang

[gdg] 5* (Developing). 6,000 (2002 SIL). Very few monolinguals.

Higaonon

[mba] 5* (Developing). 30,000 (1996 NTM). Ethnic population: 338,000 (2010 census).

Ibaloi

[ibl] 5* (Developing). 116,000 (2005 UNSD).

Ifugao, Batad

[ifb] 5* (Developing). 10,100 (2002 UNSD). 185,000 all Ifugao (2005 UNSD).

Inonhan

[loc] 5* (Developing). 85,800 (2000).

Iraya

[iry] 5* (Developing). 10,000 (1991 OMF). Ethnic population: 28,600 (2010 census).

Isnag

[isd] 5* (Developing). 32,600 (2005 UNSD).

Itawit

[itv] 5* (Developing). 189,000 (2005 UNSD). 171,000 Itawis and 18,000 Malaueg (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 253,000 (2010 census).

Kankanaey

[kne] 5* (Developing). 167,000 (2005 UNSD). All Kankanai 261,000 (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 363,000 (2010 census).

Kankanay, Northern

[xnn] 5* (Developing). 94,100 (2005 UNSD).

Manobo, Agusan

[msm] 5* (Developing). 60,000 (2002 SIL). 227,000 all Manobo (2005 UNSD).

Manobo, Ata

[atd] 5* (Developing). 11,600 (2005 UNSD). 227,000 all Manobo (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 22,700 (2010 census).

Manobo, Dibabawon

[mbd] 5* (Developing). 9,060 (2005 UNSD). 227,000 all Manobo (2005 UNSD).

Manobo, Ilianen

[mbi] 5* (Developing). 14,600 (2000). 227,000 all Manobo (2005 UNSD). Few monolinguals.

Manobo, Sarangani

[mbs] 5* (Developing). 58,000 (2000 census). 227,000 all Manobo (2005 UNSD).

Mansaka

[msk] 5* (Developing). 26,100 (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 55,600 (2010 census).

Minamanwa

[mmn] 5* (Developing). 4,070 (2005 UNSD).

Palawano, Brooke’s Point

[plw] 5* (Developing). 14,400 (2000). 44,800 all Palawano (2005 UNSD).

Palawano, Central

[plc] 5* (Developing). 12,000 (1981 UBS). 44,800 all Palawano (2005 UNSD).

Romblomanon

[rol] 5* (Developing). 94,000 (2011 SIL). Ethnic population: 157,000 (2010 census).

Sama, Pangutaran

[slm] 5* (Developing). 35,200 (2000).

Sangir

[sxn] 5* (Developing). 55,000 in Philippines (1981 SIL).

Subanen, Southern

[laa] 5* (Developing). 25,000 (1978 SIL).

Tagabawa

[bgs] 5* (Developing). 43,000 (1998 SIL).

Teduray

[tiy] 5* (Developing). 60,500 (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 103,000 (2010 census).

Agta, Casiguran Dumagat

[dgc] 5 (Developing). 610 (Headland 1989).

Agta, Central Cagayan

[agt] 5 (Developing). 780 (2000). Ethnic population: 820.

Agta, Pahanan

[apf] 5 (Developing). 1,700 (2009 J. Lobel), increasing.

Agutaynen

[agn] 5 (Developing). 15,000 (2007 SIL). Ethnic population: 19,600 (2010 census).

American Sign Language

[ase] 5 (Developing).

Atta, Pamplona

[att] 5 (Developing). 1,000 (1998 SIL).

Ayta, Mag-Indi

[blx] 5 (Developing). 5,000 (1998 SIL), increasing.

Balangao

[blw] 5 (Developing). 11,500 (2005 UNSD), decreasing. No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 17,100 (2010 census).

Bantoanon

[bno] 5 (Developing). 75,000 (2011 Governor’s Office, Romblon Province), decreasing. 500 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 75,000.

Blaan, Koronadal

[bpr] 5 (Developing). 150,000 (2007 SIL). 40,000 monolinguals.

Bontok, Eastern

[ebk] 5 (Developing). 6,170 (2007 census).

Caluyanun

[clu] 5 (Developing). 30,000 (1994 SIL). Very few monolinguals.

Filipino Sign Language

[psp] 5 (Developing). Recognized language (2018, Republic Act, No. 11106), Recognized as the national sign language of the deaf, with a mandate for use in education, the courts, public services, broadcast media, and workplaces, and standards for the interpreting profession. 540,000 (2021 DBS/DOOR/SIL). Estimated 325,000–650,000 deaf signers, assuming 0.3%–0.5% of the total population. Another estimate: 121,000 (2008 WFD).

Hanunoo

[hnn] 5 (Developing). 25,100 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 32,100 (2010 census).

Ifugao, Amganad

[ifa] 5 (Developing). 27,100 (2000 SIL). 185,000 all Ifugao (2005 UNSD). 10,000 monolinguals.

Ifugao, Tuwali

[ifk] 5 (Developing). 30,000 (2000 SIL), increasing. 185,000 all Ifugao (2005 UNSD). Only those below grade-school age are monolingual.

Inabaknon

[abx] 5 (Developing). 26,400 (2010 M. Jacobson). Population increases 300–500 yearly. About 500 leave annually to find opportunities elsewhere. 3,000 monolinguals. Almost all children.

Kagayanen

[cgc] 5 (Developing). 30,000 (2007 SIL), increasing. Few monolinguals. Ethnic population: 64,300 (2010 census).

Kalanguya

[kak] 5 (Developing). 100,000 (2010), increasing. census.

Kalinga, Butbut

[kyb] 5 (Developing). 15,000 (2008), increasing. 113,000 all Kalinga (2005 UNSD). 1,000 monolinguals.

Kalinga, Limos

[kmk] 5 (Developing). 12,700 (2007 census), increasing. 113,000 all Kalinga (2005 UNSD).

Kalinga, Lubuagan

[knb] 5 (Developing). 30,000 (2008 V. Dumatog), increasing. 113,000 all Kalinga (2005 UNSD).

Kalinga, Southern

[ksc] 5 (Developing). 13,000 (2000 SIL), increasing. 113,000 all Kalinga (2005 UNSD). 7,540 monolinguals.

Kalinga, Tanudan

[kml] 5 (Developing). 11,200 (1998 SIL), increasing. 113,000 all Kalinga (2005 UNSD). 1,120 monolinguals.

Kallahan, Keley-i

[ify] 5 (Developing). 8,000 (2000 SIL). Only children under 5 are monolingual.

Karao

[kyj] 5 (Developing). 2,000 (2011 SIL). Ethnic population: 3,690 (2010 census).

Manobo, Cotabato

[mta] 5 (Developing). 30,000 (2007 SIL), increasing. 227,000 all Manobo (2005 UNSD). 5,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 24,600 (2010 census).

Manobo, Matigsalug

[mbt] 5 (Developing). 50,000 (2010 SIL), increasing. 227,000 all Manobo (2005 UNSD). 5,000 monolinguals.

Manobo, Western Bukidnon

[mbb] 5 (Developing). 15,000 (2008 SIL). 227,000 all Manobo (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 15,000.

Mapun

[sjm] 5 (Developing). 43,000 in Philippines (2011 SIL). 4,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 40,000 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 58,000.

Molbog

[pwm] 5 (Developing). 7,940 in Philippines (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 17,100 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 10,440.

Paranan

[prf] 5 (Developing). 15,000 (2009 J. Lobel).

Sama, Balangingih

[sse] 5 (Developing). 80,000 in Philippines (2007). Ethnic population: 73,600 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 85,000.

Sama, Central

[sml] 5 (Developing). 90,000 in Philippines (2000). 30,000 monolinguals. Total users in all countries: 105,000.

Sambal, Botolan

[sbl] 5 (Developing). 32,900 (2000 SIL), increasing.

Sangil

[snl] 5 (Developing). 15,000 (1996 SIL). Ethnic population: 16,000 (2010 census).

Subanen, Central

[syb] 5 (Developing). 140,000 (2000), increasing.

Subanen, Northern

[stb] 5 (Developing). 85,400 (2010 SIL), increasing. No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 85,400.

Tagakaulo

[klg] 5 (Developing). 69,900 (2005 UNSD). 40,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 121,000 (2010 census).

Tagbanwa

[tbw] 5 (Developing). 17,200 (2005 UNSD). 500 monolinguals (2002). Ethnic population: 29,600 (2010 census).

Tagbanwa, Calamian

[tbk] 5 (Developing). 10,000 (2007 SIL), increasing. Ethnic population: 10,000.

Tawbuid

[twb] 5 (Developing). 6,810 (2000). Ethnic population: 6,960 (2010 census).

6a (Vigorous)

Bantayanon

[bfx] 6a* (Vigorous). 71,600 (2007 J. Lobel).

Baybayanon

[bvy] 6a* (Vigorous). 10,000 (2009 J. Lobel).

Bikol, Buhi’non

[ubl] 6a (Vigorous). 73,600 (2009 SIL). Speakers of all Bikol languages: 3,890,000 (2005 UNSD). No monolinguals.

Bikol, Libon

[lbl] 6a* (Vigorous). 68,800 (2009 SIL). Speakers of all Bikol languages: 3,890,000 (2005 UNSD). No monolinguals.

Bikol, Miraya

[rbl] 6a* (Vigorous). 300,000 (2009 SIL). Speakers of all Bikol languages: 3,890,000 (2005 UNSD). No monolinguals.

Bikol, Northern Catanduanes

[cts] 6a (Vigorous). 77,500 (2000 census). Speakers of all Bikol languages: 3,890,000 (2005 UNSD).

Bikol, Rinconada

[bto] 6a (Vigorous). 385,000 (2010 census), increasing. Speakers of all Bikol languages: 3,890,000 (2005 UNSD). 2,300 monolinguals. Monolingual speakers are elderly; boast of their identity as Rinconada.

Bikol, Southern Catanduanes

[bln] 6a* (Vigorous). 135,000 (2000 census). Speakers of all Bikol languages: 3,890,000 (2005 UNSD).

Bikol, West Albay

[fbl] 6a* (Vigorous). 260,000 (2009 SIL). Speakers of all Bikol languages: 3,890,000 (2005 UNSD). No monolinguals.

Binukidnon, Northern

[kyn] 6a* (Vigorous). 15,100 (2000).

Binukidnon, Southern

[mtw] 6a* (Vigorous). 7,570 (2000).

Bontok, Southern

[obk] 6a* (Vigorous). 2,760 (2007 census).

Capiznon

[cps] 6a* (Vigorous). 639,000 (2000). Ethnic population: 710,000 (2010 census).

Davawenyo

[daw] 6a* (Vigorous). 154,000 (2005 UNSD).

Gaddang

[gad] 6a* (Vigorous). 30,300 (2005 UNSD).

Iranun

[ilp] 6a* (Vigorous). 241,000 (2015 S. Conklin). Ethnic population: 270,000 (2010 census).

Itneg, Binongan

[itb] 6a (Vigorous). 7,500 (2003 SIL). 61,500 in all Itneg varieties (2005 UNSD).

Itneg, Maeng

[itt] 6a (Vigorous). 18,000 (2003 SIL). 61,500 in all Itneg varieties (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 18,000.

Itneg, Masadiit

[tis] 6a (Vigorous). 7,500. 61,500 in all Itneg varieties (2005 UNSD).

Itneg, Moyadan

[ity] 6a (Vigorous). 12,000 (2003 SIL). 61,500 in all Itneg varieties (2005 UNSD).

Kalinga, Mabaka Valley

[kkg] 6a* (Vigorous).

Kalinga, Majukayang

[kmd] 6a (Vigorous). 1,500 (1990 SIL), increasing. 113,000 all Kalinga (2005 UNSD).

Kalinga, Vanaw

[bjx] 6a (Vigorous). 6,890 (2021 S. Saboy). 2,970 speakers of main dialect, 2,090 Vanaw Jagyuman, and 1,830 Vanaw Malibkung (2021 S. Saboy).

Kasiguranin

[ksn] 6a* (Vigorous). 12,100 (2005 UNSD).

Kinabalian

[cbw] 6a* (Vigorous). 14,000 (2009 J. Lobel).

Malaynon

[mlz] 6a* (Vigorous). 8,500 (1973 SIL).

Mandaya

[mry] 6a (Vigorous). 82,000 (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 250,000 (2010 E. Arcenas).

Manobo, Rajah Kabunsuwan

[mqk] 6a* (Vigorous). 7,560 (2000). 227,000 all Manobo (2005 UNSD).

Palawano, Southwest

[plv] 6a* (Vigorous). 12,000 (2005 W. Davis). 44,800 all Palawano (2005 UNSD).

Porohanon

[prh] 6a* (Vigorous). 23,000.

Sorsoganon, Northern

[bks] 6a* (Vigorous). 85,000 (1975 census).

Sorsoganon, Southern

[srv] 6a* (Vigorous). 185,000 (1975 census).

Subanon, Kolibugan

[skn] 6a (Vigorous). 25,100 (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 40,300 (2010 census).

Tandaganon

[tgn] 6a* (Vigorous). 100,000 (2009 B. Hall).

6b (Threatened)

Adasen

[tiu] 6b (Threatened). 4,000 (NTM). Ethnic population: 10,300 (2010 census).

Agta, Dupaninan

[duo] 6b (Threatened). 1,400 (Robinson, L. 2011). Ethnic population: 1,500 (2007 L. Reid).

Agta, Mt. Iraya

[atl] 6b (Threatened). 150 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 380.

Agta, Mt. Iriga

[agz] 6b* (Threatened). 1,500 (1979 SIL).

Agta, Umiray Dumaget

[due] 6b (Threatened). 3,000 (1994 SIL), decreasing.

Alangan

[alj] 6b* (Threatened). 14,600 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 18,100 (2010 census).

Alta, Northern

[aqn] 6b (Threatened). 250 (Headland 2010). Ethnic population: 400.

Alta, Southern

[agy] 6b (Threatened). 450 (Abreu 2020).

Ati

[atk] 6b* (Threatened). 1,500 (1980 SIL).

Atta, Faire

[azt] 6b (Threatened). 300 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 600.

Atta, Pudtol

[atp] 6b* (Threatened). 710 (2000).

Ayta, Abellen

[abp] 6b (Threatened). 3,000 (2008 SIL), decreasing. 45 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 5,000.

Ayta, Ambala

[abc] 6b* (Threatened). 1,660 (1986 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,740 (2010 census).

Ayta, Mag-antsi

[sgb] 6b (Threatened). 8,200 (1992 SIL).

Ayta, Magbukun

[ayt] 6b (Threatened). 1,000 (2011 SIL). Ethnic population: 2,000 (2011).

Bangon

[bnj] 6b* (Threatened). 1,130 (2002 UNSD). Ethnic population: 8,560 (2010 census).

Bogkalot

[ilk] 6b (Threatened). 5,710 (2010 census), decreasing. Ethnic population: 14,600 (2010 census).

Bolinao

[smk] 6b (Threatened). 56,200, all users. L1 users: 51,200 (2007 census), decreasing. L2 users: 5,000. 510 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 104,000 (2007).

I-wak

[iwk] 6b* (Threatened). 2,570 (2005 UNSD).

Ibatan

[ivb] 6b (Threatened). 1,240 (2007 NCIP). No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 2,430 (2010 census).

Isinay

[inn] 6b (Threatened). 5,360 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 14,200 (2010 census).

Itneg, Inlaud

[iti] 6b (Threatened). 9,000 (2003 SIL). 61,500 in all Itneg varieties (2005 UNSD).

Kalagan

[kqe] 6b (Threatened). 70,000 (2021 SIL), decreasing. 7,000 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 68,400 (2010 census).

Kalagan, Kagan

[kll] 6b* (Threatened). 500 (2005 UNSD).

Manide

[abd] 6b (Threatened). 3,800 (Lobel 2010).

Manobo, Kinamiging

[mkx] 6b* (Threatened). 12,800 (2005 UNSD). 227,000 all Manobo (2005 UNSD).

Subanen, Eastern

[sfe] 6b* (Threatened). 7,000 (2011 SIL).

Subanon, Western

[suc] 6b (Threatened). 125,000 (2011 SIL).

Sulod

[srg] 6b* (Threatened). 1,990 (2005 UNSD).

Tadyawan

[tdy] 6b (Threatened). 2,620 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 5,100 (2010 census).

Yogad

[yog] 6b (Threatened). 17,900 (2005 UNSD). Ethnic population: 29,100 (2010 census).

7 (Shifting)

Bagobo-Klata

[bgi] 7 (Shifting). 58,500 (2005 UNSD).

Batak

[bya] 7 (Shifting). 360 (2005 UNSD), decreasing. Ethnic population: 4,720 (2010 census).

Butuanon

[btw] 7 (Shifting). 71,500 (2005 UNSD).

Sambal

[xsb] 7 (Shifting). De facto language of provincial identity in Zambales province. 70,000 (2000 SIL), decreasing. No monolinguals. Ethnic population: 70,000.

8a (Moribund)

Arta

[atz] 8a (Moribund). 11 (2013 Y. Kimoto). 35–45 have some knowledge of the language, but cannot speak properly (2013 Y. Kimoto). Ethnic population: 150.

Bontok, Northern

[rbk] 8a (Moribund). 9,700 (2007 census).

Bontok, Southwestern

[vbk] 8a (Moribund). 2,470 (2007 census).

Dumagat, Remontado

[agv] 8a (Moribund). 2,530 (2000). Ethnic population: 2,180 (2010 census).

Inagta Alabat

[dul] 8a (Moribund). 10 (2018 L. Zubiri). Ethnic population: 160 (2019 L. Zubiri).

8b (Nearly extinct)

Agta, Katubung

[agk] 8b (Nearly extinct). 12 (2018 I. Imperial). Ethnic population: 1,370 (2018 I. Imperial).

Ata

[atm] 8b (Nearly extinct). 3 (Lobel 2013a).

Ayta, Sorsogon

[ays] 8b (Nearly extinct). 15 (Wurm 2000). Ethnic population: 180.

Ratagnon

[btn] 8b (Nearly extinct). 370 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 2,250 (2010 census).

Tagbanwa, Central

[tgt] 8b (Nearly extinct). 2,000 (1985 SIL).

9 (Dormant)

Eskayan

[esy] 9 (Dormant). 500, all users. L1 users: No known L1 speakers. L2 users: 500 (2013 P. Kelly). Ethnic population: 2,290 (2010 census).

10 (Extinct)

Agta, Dicamay

[duy] 10 (Extinct). No known L1 speakers. The last speaker died in the 1960s (Headland 2010).

Agta, Villa Viciosa

[dyg] 10 (Extinct). No known L1 speakers. Last speaker probably died by the 1990s (Headland 2010).

Unestablished

Hindi

[hin] Unestablished. 4,400 in Philippines (2020 Joshua Project), based on ethnicity.

Indonesian

[ind] Unestablished. 2,580 in Philippines (1990 census).

Japanese

[jpn] Unestablished. 2,900 in Philippines (1990 census).

Korean

[kor] Unestablished. 85,100 in Philippines (2019 Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs), based on nationality.

Unattested

Katabagan

[ktq] Unattested.

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