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Czech language knowledge in Austria

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Czech in Austria using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Czech is gaining or losing popularity.

Ages
Speakers
1.0%
of the population in Austria speaks Czech in 2024 (All)
4th
Austria is 4th in Europe
for Czech speakers in 2024 (All)
10th
Czech is the 10th language
in Austria in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.0%
55+
0.4%
35-54
1.6%
15-34
0.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Czech in Austria?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.0% of the population in Austria speaks Czech (0.7% native speakers and 0.3% foreign speakers).

How many people in Austria speak Czech as a native vs foreign language?

In Austria, 0.7% of the population speaks Czech as a native language, and 0.3% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Czech knowledge in Austria differ between age groups?

In Austria, 0.9% of 15–34 year olds speak Czech, compared to 0.4% of residents aged 55 and over.