When was Javanese first spoken?

The earliest attested form of Old Javanese can be found in the Sukabumi inscription, which dates from 804 CE. Between the 9th and the 15th century, this form of Javanese flourished in the island of Java.

Where did the language Javanese originate?

Like most Indonesian ethnic groups, including the Sundanese of West Java, the Javanese are of Austronesian origins whose ancestors are thought to have originated in Taiwan, and migrated through the Philippines to reach Java between 1,500BC and 1,000BC.

Does anyone use Java anymore?

After 26 years of existence — Java is still doing well — programmers who know it are still in high demand. They will continue to be sought after for a long time to come as over 90\% of the Fortune 500 companies still rely on Java for their development projects. Globally, there are over 8 million Java developers.

What is the history of the Javanese language?

In general, the history of the Javanese language can be divided into two distinct phases: 1) Old Javanese and 2) New Javanese. The earliest attested form of Old Javanese can be found in the Sukabumi inscription, which dates from 804 CE. Between the 9th and the 15th century, this form of Javanese flourished in the island of Java.

How many people speak Javanese in Indonesia?

Javanese is the tenth largest language by native speakers and the largest language without official status. It is spoken or understood by approximately 100 million people. At least 45\% of the total population of Indonesia are of Javanese descent or live in an area where Javanese is the dominant language.

How many Javanese people are there in the world?

The number of Javanese speaker is now 75.5 million. In the world there are 6,703 languages. The Javanese language is positioned on the 11 th in the terms of the largest number of speakers. It could be such a pride for Javanese people whose language spoken in so many parts of the world.

How many Javanese speakers are there?

The number of Javanese speaker is now 75.5 million. In the world there are 6,703 languages. The Javanese language is positioned on the 11 th in the terms of the largest number of speakers.