How many languages exist in the world today?

Answer 1

there is a lot people lol

Current estimates place the number at about five thousand. The border line between dialects and distinct languages is not always clear.

Answer 2

There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on how one defines a "language." Ethnologue, a widely recognized reference work, lists over 7,000 distinct languages. However, the number can vary depending on different criteria used to classify languages.