| Category | Number of Languages | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definite word distinct from demonstrative | 216 |
| 2 | Demonstrative word used as definite marker | 69 |
| 3 | Definite affix on noun | 92 |
| 4 | No definite article but indefinite article | 45 |
| 5 | Neither definite nor indefinite article | 198 |
| Total | 620 | |