1. Mandarin Chinese: With over 1.1 billion speakers, Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language globally.
2. Hindi: Spoken by over 600 million people primarily in India and Nepal, Hindi is the second most spoken language.
3. English: With around 1.35 billion speakers, English holds the third spot. It's widely spoken across the globe due to its historical significance and role in various fields like business, science, and entertainment.
4. Spanish: With over 500 million speakers, primarily in Latin America and Spain, Spanish is the fourth most spoken language.
5. Arabic: Spoken by over 420 million people, mainly in the Middle East and North Africa, Arabic is the fifth most spoken language.
Note: These rankings are based on the number of native speakers. If you include second language speakers, English would likely rank higher due to its widespread use as a global language.