Most spoken languages.

The most spoken languages in the world, based on total number of speakers (including native and non-native speakers), are English, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, and Spanish. English is considered the most widely spoken due to its large number of non-native speakers. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown: 

English:
With around 1.5 billion speakers, English is the most spoken language overall, driven by its widespread use in international business, education, and media. 

Mandarin Chinese:
Mandarin Chinese, with approximately 1.1 billion speakers, is the most spoken language by native speakers, primarily in China and Taiwan. 

Hindi:
Hindi, with around 602 million speakers, is the third most spoken language, mainly spoken in India and some parts of the surrounding region. 

Spanish:
Spanish, with around 559 million speakers, is the fourth most spoken language, with a significant presence in Spain, Latin America, and the US. 

Arabic:
Arabic, with approximately 332 million speakers, is spoken across the Middle East and North Africa. 

French:
French, with around 312 million speakers, is spoken in France, Canada, and parts of Africa. 

Bengali:
Bengali, with approximately 284 million speakers, is primarily spoken in Bangladesh and India. 

Portuguese:
Portuguese, with around 267 million speakers, is spoken in Portugal, Brazil, and parts of Africa. 

Russian:
Russian, with around 253 million speakers, is spoken in Russia and parts of Eastern Europe. 

Indonesian:
Indonesian, with approximately 200 million speakers, is the official language of Indonesia.