Native Speakers:
* Iran: The largest population of native Farsi speakers is in Iran, with estimates reaching around 60 million.
* Afghanistan: The second largest population of native speakers is in Afghanistan, where Dari, a dialect of Persian, is the official language and spoken by about 50% of the population (around 15 million).
* Tajikistan: In Tajikistan, Tajik, another dialect of Persian, is the official language and is spoken by a majority of the population (around 7 million).
* Other regions: There are smaller communities of native Farsi speakers in parts of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and the Indian subcontinent.
Second Language Speakers:
* Many diaspora communities: People of Iranian, Afghan, and Tajik descent who live in other countries often speak Farsi as a second language. This includes communities in the United States, Canada, Europe, and elsewhere.
* Students of Persian language and culture: Many people around the world learn Farsi as a foreign language for academic or cultural reasons.
Total Estimated Speakers:
The total number of Farsi speakers worldwide is estimated to be around 110 million, making it one of the most spoken languages in the world.