* Austria
* Germany
* Liechtenstein
* Luxembourg
* Switzerland
Additionally, German is also spoken in:
* Belgium: A small minority speaks German in the eastern part of the country, known as the German-speaking Community of Belgium.
* Italy: German is spoken by a minority in the northern region of South Tyrol.
* Poland: A small German-speaking population exists in the southern part of the country, mostly in Silesia.
* Czech Republic: A German-speaking population can be found in the Sudetenland region, especially around the city of Liberec.
* Hungary: There are small communities of German speakers in certain regions.
* Namibia: German is an official language along with English and Afrikaans. This is a result of Germany's colonial history in the region.
It's worth noting that the level of German proficiency and the dialects spoken can vary significantly within these regions.