* Latin is a dead language: It's not a language spoken natively by anyone. It ceased to be a living language centuries ago.
* Modern uses are limited: While there are people who study Latin, use it in religious contexts, or for specialized purposes, they don't typically use it in everyday conversation.
* No official count: There's no organization keeping track of the number of people who understand or use Latin.
However, we can say:
* Thousands study Latin: It's a common language studied in schools and universities around the world.
* Some use it in religious contexts: The Catholic Church still uses Latin in some liturgical ceremonies.
* Scientific uses: Some scientific names are still based on Latin.
So, while it's not a "spoken" language in the traditional sense, thousands of people worldwide engage with Latin in various ways.