Major Dialects:
| Language | Speakers |
|---|---|
| Shan | 3,200,000 |
| Karen | 2,570,000 |
| Rakhine | 1,820,000 |
| Chin | 981,500 |
| Jingpho | 900,000 |
| Mon | 743,000 |
| Pa’o | 560,000 |
| Palaung | 543,000 |
| Rohingya | 484,000 |
| Wa | 400,700 |
| Tavoyan | 400,000 |
| Lisu | 300,000 |
| Lahu | 200,000 |
| Akha | 200,000 |
| Kayah | 158,000 |
| Kayan | 133,000 |
| Mandarin Chinese | 100,000 |
| Danu | 100,000 |
| Khün | 100,000 |
| Lhao Vo | 100,000 |
| Tai Laing | 100,000 |