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The 10 fastest-growing languages and what they mean for your global strategy

28 July 2025 • By: Verbit Editorial

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As technology, commerce and entertainment continue to bring the world closer together, the need for global, multilingual content is growing fast. Whether it’s a marketing campaign or a streaming series, today’s audiences expect content that speaks their language — literally and culturally.

For businesses, universities, media producers and content creators, among others, this trend signals one thing — it’s time to localize your content to reach wider audiences.

The language boom: What’s driving it?

Whether driven by economic expansion, growing digital access or increasing global interconnectivity, the world’s fastest-growing languages are reshaping how businesses and creators connect with audiences. Staying ahead means understanding these trends and localizing accordingly.

The uptick in demand for language-specific content is driven by a wide variety of factors, including:

  • Population growth. Countries like India, Nigeria and Indonesia are seeing surges in population and digital literacy.
  • Streaming and social media. Regional platforms are amplifying content in local languages.
  • E-learning and e-commerce expansion. More users want to learn and shop in their preferred languages.

Our latest eBook, “The 10 Fastest-Growing Languages and Why Localizing Your Content Matters More Than Ever,” explores the languages that are reshaping global communication and localization strategies. From Arabic and Bengali to Brazilian Portuguese, English, French, Hindi, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Spanish and Urdu, these languages represent not just widespread usage, but emerging opportunities across regions and industries.

Download our free global languages eBook

Explore the top 10 languages shaping global strategy and discover how to make your content resonate worldwide.

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Why prioritizing the right global languages matter

Forward-thinking organizations and institutions that align their content strategies with these fast-growing languages can unlock substantial advantages.

  • Future-proof your content. Early localization into rapidly growing languages positions your brand for long-term success in expanding markets.
  • Enhance user experience. Audiences are more likely to engage with, understand and trust content that’s delivered in their native language.
  • Achieve cultural relevance. Adapting to local dialects, idioms and preferences fosters authenticity, trust and brand loyalty.

Whether you’re focused on global expansion, improving accessibility or better serving diverse audiences, our eBook will help you identify the most impactful languages to invest in next.

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Localizing beyond language

Even within a language, regional dialects and cultural expectations vary. Brazilian and European Portuguese differ significantly as do Arabic dialects from Egypt to Saudi Arabia. A one-size-fits-all solution won’t work. That’s why Verbit’s approach includes cultural nuance in subtitles and dubbing, regional voiceovers and script translation with human review.

Our comprehensive language services help brands, educators and media producers scale globally without sacrificing quality. We offer, among other things:

With our AI-driven Captivate™ platform and experienced linguists, your content can reach wider audiences in a meaningful, accurate way.

Start localizing smarter today

The global content landscape is evolving rapidly and localization strategies need to evolve with it. By focusing on the fastest-growing languages and the cultural nuances behind them, businesses, institutions and content creators are better positioned to connect with new audiences, build brand trust and stay competitive in a multilingual world.

Verbit is here to help. Whether you’re a global enterprise, university or YouTube creator, our advanced language solutions combine AI efficiency with human expertise to deliver accuracy, speed and cultural relevance at scale. Reach out to one of our experts to learn more.

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Discover the 10 fastest-growing languages and why smart localization is the key to scaling your content, building brand trust and reaching new audiences.

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