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Friulian language knowledge in Belgium

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

Ages
Speakers
0.2%
of the population in Belgium
speaks Friulian in 2024 (All)
1st
Belgium is 1st in Europe
for Friulian speakers in 2024 (All)
19th
Friulian is the 19th language
in Belgium in 2024 (All)
Speakers
Year
All
0.2%
55+
0%
35-54
0%
15-34
0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Friulian in Belgium?

According to the European Commission Eurobarometer survey (2024), 0.2% of the population in Belgium speaks Friulian. This breaks down into 0.0% native (mother tongue) speakers and 0.2% foreign speakers who report good or very good proficiency.

Is Friulian primarily spoken as a native or foreign language in Belgium?

In Belgium, Friulian is predominantly spoken as a foreign language (0.2% foreign speakers with functional fluency vs 0.0% native speakers).

How does Friulian proficiency in Belgium differ between younger and older generations?

In Belgium, 0.7% of young people aged 15–34 speak Friulian, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over. This represents a 0.7 percentage point increase among younger cohorts.