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Luxembourgish language knowledge in Belgium

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

Ages
Speakers
0.2%
of the population in Belgium speaks Luxembourgish in 2024 (All)
3rd
Belgium is 3rd in Europe
for Luxembourgish speakers in 2024 (All)
16th
Luxembourgish is the 16th language
in Belgium in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.2%
55+
0.0%
35-54
0.3%
15-34
0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Luxembourgish in Belgium?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.2% of the population in Belgium speaks Luxembourgish (0.1% native speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers).

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

In Belgium, 0.1% of the population speaks Luxembourgish as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Luxembourgish knowledge in Belgium differ between age groups?

In Belgium, 0.2% of 15–34 year olds speak Luxembourgish, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.