Top 7 Countries with Largest Hindi Speaking Population Outside India

Saurav Pandey | September 14, 2025

While Hindi is the predominant language of India, its use extends far beyond the nation’s borders. Here are the top 7 countries with largest Hindi speaking population outside India:

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Nepal

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Mauritius

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Fiji

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Guyana

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Suriname

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South Africa

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Singapore

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