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Kurdish language knowledge in Belgium

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

Ages
Speakers
0.2%
of the population in Belgium speaks Kurdish in 2024 (All)
5th
Belgium is 5th in Europe
for Kurdish speakers in 2024 (All)
18th
Kurdish is the 18th language
in Belgium in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.2%
55+
0.0%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Kurdish in Belgium?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.2% of the population in Belgium speaks Kurdish (0.2% native speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers).

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

In Belgium, 0.2% of the population speaks Kurdish as a native language, and 0.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Kurdish knowledge in Belgium differ between age groups?

In Belgium, 0.6% of 15–34 year olds speak Kurdish, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.