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Catalan language knowledge in Belgium

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

Ages
Speakers
0.1%
of the population in Belgium speaks Catalan in 2024 (All)
8th
Belgium is 8th in Europe
for Catalan speakers in 2024 (All)
23th
Catalan is the 23th language
in Belgium in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.1%
55+
0.0%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Catalan in Belgium?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.1% of the population in Belgium speaks Catalan (0.1% native speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers).

How many people in Belgium speak Catalan as a native vs foreign language?

In Belgium, 0.1% of the population speaks Catalan as a native language, and 0.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Catalan knowledge in Belgium differ between age groups?

In Belgium, 0.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Catalan, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.