Map of Communication and Vulnerability in Bolivia
An interactive map of language distribution and crisis risk across Bolivia. Take a look at our guidance on the data and how to use the map. These materials are also available in Spanish.
Mali Language map: static (EN)
Static map of the most common primary languages spoken throughout Mali. Click here to download.
Pakistan Language map: static (EN)
Static map of the most common primary languages spoken throughout Pakistan.
Language use in Somalia: research report
Humanitarian organizations responding to acute and widespread food insecurity in Somalia lack data to understand and address language-based exclusion. Read our report and recommendations for responding organizations – click to view and download (English). Together with Minority Rights Group International and others, we also researched how far Maay Somali speakers understand critical health information in […]
Pakistan Languages, Flood Risks, and Cellphone Infrastructure – key insights
Areas at high risk of flooding face varied language and communication challenges. To inform better planning and response, we compiled data on flood risk, cell phone infrastructure and language use in an interactive map that highlights important gaps and barriers to effective communication with at-risk populations. Read key insights here.
Language use in Somalia: Quantitative research findings
An analysis of language data collected in REACH’s Assessment of Hard-to-Reach Areas in Somalia. Click to read and download the report in English. These findings challenge a widespread perception that Northern Standard Somali (Mahaa) is used and understood by all, and mutually intelligible with Maay and Benadiri Somali. To further understand the language challenges internally displaced […]
Pakistan language map: interactive (EN)
Interactive map showing the number of speakers and geographic spread of different languages in Pakistan.
Language data for Somalia
The 2021 Joint Multi-Cluster Needs Assessment (JMCNA) for Somalia records 11 languages in use. The JMCNA indicates that Northern Standard Somali is the most widely spoken as a first language (60% of the population), followed by Maay Somali (20%) and Benadiri Somali (18%). The country’s official languages are Northern Standard Somali and Arabic, but Arabic […]
Languages other than Spanish in El Salvador: static (EN)
Static map highlighting the most common languages besides Spanish spoken in El Salvador. Data is from the 2007 census.
Armenia language map: interactive (EN)
Interactive map showing the number of speakers and geographic spread of different languages in Armenia.