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Serbian Bosnian Montenegrin language knowledge in Croatia

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

Ages
Speakers
9.9%
of the population in Croatia speaks Serbian Bosnian Montenegrin in 2024 (All)
2nd
Croatia is 2nd in Europe
for Serbian Bosnian Montenegrin speakers in 2024 (All)
3rd
Serbian Bosnian Montenegrin is the 3rd language
in Croatia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
9.9%
55+
11.6%
35-54
10.4%
15-34
6.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Serbian Bosnian Montenegrin in Croatia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 9.9% of the population in Croatia speaks Serbian Bosnian Montenegrin (2.3% native speakers and 7.5% foreign speakers).

How many people in Croatia speak Serbian Bosnian Montenegrin as a native vs foreign language?

In Croatia, 2.3% of the population speaks Serbian Bosnian Montenegrin as a native language, and 7.5% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Serbian Bosnian Montenegrin knowledge in Croatia differ between age groups?

In Croatia, 6.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Serbian Bosnian Montenegrin, compared to 11.6% of residents aged 55 and over.