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Swedish language knowledge in Belgium

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

Ages
Speakers
0.3%
of the population in Belgium speaks Swedish in 2024 (All)
8th
Belgium is 8th in Europe
for Swedish speakers in 2024 (All)
15th
Swedish is the 15th language
in Belgium in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.3%
55+
0.0%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
1.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Swedish in Belgium?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.3% of the population in Belgium speaks Swedish (0.0% native speakers and 0.3% foreign speakers).

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

In Belgium, 0.0% of the population speaks Swedish as a native language, and 0.3% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Swedish knowledge in Belgium differ between age groups?

In Belgium, 1.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Swedish, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.