Arabic Speaking Countries (2026)
Arabic is spoken in 25 countries across 2 regions (Africa, Asia). The combined population of all Arabic-speaking countries is approximately 511 million people, covering a total land area of 14,587,353 km虏.
Egypt is the largest Arabic-speaking country by population, home to 21.0% of the total Arabic-speaking population. By area, Algeria is the largest, spanning 2,381,741 km虏.
The second most populous Arabic-speaking country is Sudan with 51,662,000 people (10.1% of total). The average population density across all Arabic-speaking countries is 35 people per km虏. These countries use 12 different currencies, including Egyptian pound, Sudanese pound, Algerian dinar, and others.
Countries
25
Total Population
511M
Most Populous
Egypt
Largest by Area
Algeria
Population Share by Country
Proportion of total Arabic-speaking population per country
Egypt21.0% 路 107,271,260
Sudan10.1% 路 51,662,000
Algeria9.3% 路 47,400,000
Iraq9.0% 路 46,118,793
Morocco7.2% 路 36,828,330
Saudi Arabia6.9% 路 35,300,280
Yemen6.4% 路 32,684,503
Syria5.0% 路 25,620,000
Somalia3.8% 路 19,655,000
Chad3.8% 路 19,340,757
Tunisia2.3% 路 11,972,169
Jordan2.3% 路 11,734,000
United Arab Emirates2.2% 路 11,294,243
Israel2.0% 路 10,134,800
Libya1.5% 路 7,459,000Showing top 15 of 25 countries
All Arabic-Speaking Countries
| # | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 107,271,260 |
| 2 | Sudan | 51,662,000 |
| 3 | Algeria | 47,400,000 |
| 4 | Iraq | 46,118,793 |
| 5 | Morocco | 36,828,330 |
| 6 | Saudi Arabia | 35,300,280 |
| 7 | Yemen | 32,684,503 |
| 8 | Syria | 25,620,000 |
| 9 | Somalia | 19,655,000 |
| 10 | Chad | 19,340,757 |
| 11 | Tunisia | 11,972,169 |
| 12 | Jordan | 11,734,000 |
| 13 | United Arab Emirates | 11,294,243 |
| 14 | Israel | 10,134,800 |
| 15 | Libya | 7,459,000 |
| 16 |  Lebanon | 5,490,000 |
| 17 |  Palestine | 5,483,450 |
| 18 |  Oman | 5,343,630 |
| 19 |  Mauritania | 4,927,532 |
| 20 |  Kuwait | 4,881,254 |
| 21 |  Eritrea | 3,607,000 |
| 22 |  Qatar | 3,173,024 |
| 23 |  Bahrain | 1,594,654 |
| 24 |  Djibouti | 1,066,809 |
| 25 |  Comoros | 919,901 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries speak Arabic?
Arabic is an official or recognized language in 25 countries across 2 regions (Africa, Asia).
What is the most populous Arabic-speaking country?
Egypt is the most populous Arabic-speaking country with a population of 107,271,260, accounting for 21.0% of all Arabic-speaking people.
What is the total population of Arabic-speaking countries?
The combined population of all 25 Arabic-speaking countries is approximately 511 million, covering a total land area of 14,587,353 km虏.
Explore Regions
Arabic-speaking countries span 2 regions. Explore each region for more population data.
Currencies Used
Currencies used in Arabic-speaking countries.