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Portuguese language knowledge in Belgium

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

Ages
Speakers
1.1%
of the population in Belgium speaks Portuguese in 2024 (All)
6th
Belgium is 6th in Europe
for Portuguese speakers in 2024 (All)
10th
Portuguese is the 10th language
in Belgium in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.1%
55+
0.3%
35-54
0.8%
15-34
2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Portuguese in Belgium?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.1% of the population in Belgium speaks Portuguese (0.6% native speakers and 0.5% foreign speakers).

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

In Belgium, 0.6% of the population speaks Portuguese as a native language, and 0.5% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Portuguese knowledge in Belgium differ between age groups?

In Belgium, 2.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Portuguese, compared to 0.3% of residents aged 55 and over.