* Defining "language" is complex: There are many dialects, creoles, and languages that might be considered "separate" or simply variations within a broader language family.
* Official vs. spoken languages: Many countries have official languages, but the population may speak multiple languages in everyday life.
* Multilingualism within regions: Even within a single country, different regions can have their own dominant languages.
However, we can say this:
* Almost every country in the world is multilingual to some degree.
* Many countries officially recognize more than one language. This is especially common in former colonies where the official language might differ from the language(s) spoken by the majority of the population.
Therefore, it's more accurate to say that multilingualism is the norm rather than the exception in the world today.