Major Language Families of Myanmar

Burmese is the official language of Myanmar and is spoken by over 70% of the population.

Mon is an Austroasiatic language spoken in the southern part of Myanmar and is closely related to Khmer, the official language of Cambodia.

Shan is a Tai-Kadai language spoken in the Shan State of Myanmar and is closely related to Thai, the official language of Thailand.

Hmong is a Hmong-Mien language spoken in the mountainous regions of Myanmar and is closely related to Mien, the official language of Laos.

The Karen people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Karen, Kayah, and Pwo.

The Chin people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Chin, Hakha, and Matu.

The Kachin people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Kachin, Jingpho, and Maru.

The Naga people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Naga, Tangkhul, and Ao.

The Rakhine people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Rakhine, Marma, and Khami.

The Shan people of Myanmar speak a variety of Tai-Kadai languages, including Shan, Tai Lue, and Khun.

The Mon people of Myanmar speak a variety of Austroasiatic languages, including Mon, Khmer, and Vietnamese.

The Karenni people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Karenni, Kayah, and Pwo.

The Pa-O people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Pa-O, Danu, and Palaung.

The Lahu people of Myanmar speak a variety of Hmong-Mien languages, including Lahu, Lisu, and Akha.