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Arabic language knowledge in Cyprus

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

Ages
Speakers
0.9%
of the population in Cyprus speaks Arabic in 2024 (All)
8th
Cyprus is 8th in Europe
for Arabic speakers in 2024 (All)
8th
Arabic is the 8th language
in Cyprus in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.9%
55+
0.4%
35-54
1.3%
15-34
0.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Arabic in Cyprus?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.9% of the population in Cyprus speaks Arabic (0.0% native speakers and 0.9% foreign speakers).

How many people in Cyprus speak Arabic as a native vs foreign language?

In Cyprus, 0.0% of the population speaks Arabic as a native language, and 0.9% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Arabic knowledge in Cyprus differ between age groups?

In Cyprus, 0.8% of 15–34 year olds speak Arabic, compared to 0.4% of residents aged 55 and over.