29917 Parya 1000-9999 "The total number of speakers in all countries is no more than 7,500, at the very most... Based on our research, the present population of this group seems likely to be closer to 3,000–4,000 in Tajikistan alone. We estimate a further population of anywhere between 400–3,000 Parya in Uzbekistan, and perhaps another 240–300 Parya in Afghanistan. " Language Maintenance Among the Parya of Tajikistan On <7,500 1000-9999