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Greek language knowledge in Bulgaria

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Greek in Bulgaria 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
1.2%
of the population in Bulgaria speaks Greek in 2024 (All)
3rd
Bulgaria is 3rd in Europe
for Greek speakers in 2024 (All)
9th
Greek is the 9th language
in Bulgaria in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.2%
55+
0.6%
35-54
2.6%
15-34
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Greek in Bulgaria?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.2% of the population in Bulgaria speaks Greek (0.0% native speakers and 1.2% foreign speakers).

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

In Bulgaria, 0.0% of the population speaks Greek as a native language, and 1.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Greek knowledge in Bulgaria differ between age groups?

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