How Many People Speak French, And Where Is It Spoken?

Fascinating reading about how big the French language is in much of the world in this article from Babbel.

"The sheer number of Mandarin, English and Spanish speakers is the most common justification for studying these languages. With the forecast growth of the language over the next 30 years, the same justification can be used for French."

How Many People Speak French, And Where Is It Spoken?