The German-speaking population primarily consists of individuals who speak the German language as their first language. This group is mainly found in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, where German is an official language. Additionally, there are significant German-speaking communities in Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of Italy and France. Globally, the total number of German speakers is estimated to be around 90 million. The language is also spoken by smaller communities in countries such as United States, Canada, and Brazil, where German immigrants settled. German is known for its rich literary and cultural heritage.