language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics in belgium using European Commission data published in 2024. Explore which languages are most spoken by the population of belgium, compare native speakers with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to see which languages are gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), the most spoken languages in Belgium are French (65.8%), followed by Dutch (58.7%) and English (49.0%). These figures include both native speakers and residents speaking each language as a foreign language with good or very good competence.
English is spoken as a foreign language by 45.7% of the population in Belgium. French is spoken as a foreign language by 27.1%.
49.0% of people in Belgium speak English (3.3% native speakers and 45.7% as a foreign language). By age group, 60.5% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 38.0% of people aged 55 and over.