language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for
French
in Belgium using
European Commission data
published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether
French is gaining or losing popularity.
Ages
Speakers
65.8%
of the population in Belgium speaks French in 2024 (All)
3rd
Belgium is 3rd in Europe for French speakers
in 2024
(All)
1st
French is the 1st language in Belgium in 2024
(All)