Yam languages
Yam is a language family with 8 languages profiled on Glottosphere, spoken in Papunesia. The largest by number of speakers are Nen, Namat, and Ngkâlmpw Kanum. 8 of them are listed as endangered.
| Language | Countries | Speakers | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nen | Papua New Guinea | 250 | Endangered |
| Namat | Papua New Guinea | 180 | Endangered |
| Ngkâlmpw Kanum | Indonesia, Papua New Guinea | 150 | Endangered |
| Sota Kanum | Indonesia, Papua New Guinea | 100 | Severely Endangered |
| Namo | Papua New Guinea | 80 | Severely Endangered |
| Smärky Kanum | Indonesia, Papua New Guinea | 80 | Severely Endangered |
| Bädi Kanum | Indonesia | 10 | Severely Endangered |
| Rema | Papua New Guinea | Severely Endangered |
Classification and countries: Glottolog (CC BY 4.0). Endangerment status: Endangered Languages Project. Only languages with a profile here are listed, so the family may have more members.