South Asia:
* Pakistan: It is the national language of Pakistan and is spoken by a majority of the population.
* India: It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is spoken by a significant population in the northern and central parts of the country, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, and Telangana.
* Bangladesh: While not an official language, Urdu is spoken by a minority community in Bangladesh, mainly in urban areas.
Other regions:
* United Arab Emirates: Urdu is spoken by a significant population of Pakistani and Indian expatriates.
* United Kingdom: Due to large immigrant communities from South Asia, Urdu is spoken by a considerable number of people in the UK.
* United States: Urdu is spoken in communities with South Asian origins, primarily in large cities.
* Canada: Similar to the US, Urdu is spoken by communities of South Asian descent, particularly in cities like Toronto and Calgary.
It's important to note that the exact number of Urdu speakers varies depending on the source and definition of "Urdu speaker" (native speaker, fluent speaker, etc.).