3/ Who speaks French around the world?
The number of people who can speak French is estimated to be between 175 and 200 million, according to a report by the OIF (Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie - international Francophone organization).
Economically, the 68 members of OIF account for 11% of the world population and 12% of its revenue. They carry out 19% of global trade in goods and 26% of global investment.
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