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Danish language knowledge in Belgium

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

Ages
Speakers
0.2%
of the population in Belgium speaks Danish in 2024 (All)
8th
Belgium is 8th in Europe
for Danish speakers in 2024 (All)
17th
Danish is the 17th language
in Belgium in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.2%
55+
0.0%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Danish in Belgium?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.2% of the population in Belgium speaks Danish (0.0% native speakers and 0.2% foreign speakers).

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

In Belgium, 0.0% of the population speaks Danish as a native language, and 0.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Danish knowledge in Belgium differ between age groups?

In Belgium, 0.8% of 15–34 year olds speak Danish, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.