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Greek language knowledge in Belgium

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

Ages
Speakers
0.5%
of the population in Belgium speaks Greek in 2024 (All)
5th
Belgium is 5th in Europe
for Greek speakers in 2024 (All)
14th
Greek is the 14th language
in Belgium in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.5%
55+
0.5%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
1.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Greek in Belgium?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.5% of the population in Belgium speaks Greek (0.3% native speakers and 0.2% foreign speakers).

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

In Belgium, 0.3% of the population speaks Greek as a native language, and 0.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Greek knowledge in Belgium differ between age groups?

In Belgium, 1.1% of 15–34 year olds speak Greek, compared to 0.5% of residents aged 55 and over.