The most spoken language in the world by the number of native speakers is Mandarin Chinese. With over a billion native speakers, Mandarin is the largest language by this measure, primarily used in China and Taiwan, as well as in various communities worldwide. Mandarin’s prominence is attributed to China’s vast population and its increasing global economic influence. It is characterized by its tonal nature, where pitch impacts meaning, and a logographic writing system using characters. As globalization continues, Mandarin's importance is rising, making it a valuable language for international communication and business.