language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for
Dutch
in Belgium using
European Commission data
published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether
Dutch is gaining or losing popularity.
Ages
Speakers
58.7%
of the population in Belgium speaks Dutch in 2024 (All)
2nd
Belgium is 2nd in Europe for Dutch speakers
in 2024
(All)
2nd
Dutch is the 2nd language in Belgium in 2024
(All)