language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Hungarian in Austria using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Hungarian is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.1% of the population in Austria speaks Hungarian (0.6% native speakers and 0.5% foreign speakers).
In Austria, 0.6% of the population speaks Hungarian as a native language, and 0.5% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Austria, 0.9% of 15–34 year olds speak Hungarian, compared to 1.2% of residents aged 55 and over.