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.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 65.8% of the population in Belgium speaks French (38.7% native speakers and 27.1% foreign speakers).
In Belgium, 38.7% of the population speaks French as a native language, and 27.1% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Belgium, 56.3% of 15–34 year olds speak French, compared to 67.6% of residents aged 55 and over.