What are the most sought-after languages for translation?

There has been a rise in demand for translation services in recent years, and this demand is forecast to increase considerably in 2021. The development of global markets, especially with tech companies, has resulted in translation becoming more important with some companies and there are languages that are unique to the needs of the business.

These are the languages that are most sought after for translation:

Spanish
There is a global demand for Spanish translators, largely because it is one of the most-spoken languages in the world, being spoken on four continents, Europe, Africa, North and South America, and in 20 countries.

Mandarin
There is very high demand for Mandarin translation services, especially within the international business world. Because it is the language spoken in China, which is a major played in international industry, both business and international relations
require knowledge of it. Translation services play a special role as the facilitators of international economic transactions with China.

German
After Mandarin and Spanish, German is the most sought-after language for translation services. With its very complex structure and syntax, German is one of the most difficult languages to learn, so many people decide to use a translation or interpreting service rather than study the language. Also, as Germany is one of Europe’s most powerful economies, it is very attractive to other countries, and because the language is very complex, the demand for translation into it is very high.

Other languages
While there is greater demand for translation in some languages, in truth there is potential for any language to be in high demand. The trend towards new technologies and a globalised culture has stimulated and encouraged many companies to expand their business into other countries. International business interactions have intensified in recent years, and this trend is set to continue, even as language and cultural barriers still exist. For this reason, the high demand for professional translation services will continue in the coming years.