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Spanish language knowledge in Austria

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

Ages
Speakers
2.8%
of the population in Austria speaks Spanish in 2024 (All)
12th
Austria is 12th in Europe
for Spanish speakers in 2024 (All)
5th
Spanish is the 5th language
in Austria in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
2.8%
55+
2.2%
35-54
1.6%
15-34
5.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Spanish in Austria?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.8% of the population in Austria speaks Spanish (0.4% native speakers and 2.4% foreign speakers).

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

In Austria, 0.4% of the population speaks Spanish as a native language, and 2.4% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Spanish knowledge in Austria differ between age groups?

In Austria, 5.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Spanish, compared to 2.2% of residents aged 55 and over.