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English language knowledge in Cyprus

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

Ages
Speakers
66.5%
of the population in Cyprus speaks English in 2024 (All)
6th
Cyprus is 6th in Europe
for English speakers in 2024 (All)
2nd
English is the 2nd language
in Cyprus in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
66.5%
55+
39.5%
35-54
79.1%
15-34
81.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak English in Cyprus?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 66.5% of the population in Cyprus speaks English (6.7% native speakers and 59.8% foreign speakers).

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

In Cyprus, 6.7% of the population speaks English as a native language, and 59.8% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does English knowledge in Cyprus differ between age groups?

In Cyprus, 81.3% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 39.5% of residents aged 55 and over.