17111118 Kikuyu
Final ASCL language record. This is the terminal eight-digit code level in the 2025 Australian Standard Classification of Languages.
Classification path for Kikuyu
The official ASCL hierarchy places Kikuyu within Volta Congo Languages. The path below shows which part of the eight-digit record identifies each increasingly specific level.
| ASCL level | Code | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Language family group | 17 | Niger-Congo Languages |
| Sub family group | 1711 | Atlantic Congo Languages |
| Narrow group | 171111 | Volta Congo Languages |
| Language | 17111118 | Kikuyu |
When to use the final language code
Use 17111118 when the recorded response identifies Kikuyu specifically. If the response only supports the broader label Volta Congo Languages, compare the records on the parent narrow-group page instead of inferring a terminal language.
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About this language code
ASCL language pages are the end point of the hierarchy. They are the most specific record level exposed in the official 2025 structure and should be used when the language has been identified precisely enough for final coding.
If your dataset is less precise, move back to the parent narrow group or sub family page and confirm whether a broader code is more appropriate.
Language code facts
- Code
- 17111118
- Family group
- 17 Niger-Congo Languages
- Sub family
- 1711 Atlantic Congo Languages
- Narrow group
- 171111 Volta Congo Languages
Compliance risk score
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Frequently asked questions
What is ASCL code 17111118?
Kikuyu is an eight-digit language record in ASCL 2025. It is the terminal code used when the language has been identified to the final record level.
Where would this code be used?
ASCL codes appear in ABS language coding, census-related work and administrative data collections where language needs a standard reference.
Should I use the parent group code instead?
Only if the dataset is less specific than the final language record. If the language is known, the end code is usually the better match.
Source and trust
- Official ASCL source
- ABS ASCL 2025
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-18
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