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German language knowledge in Cyprus

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

Ages
Speakers
2.8%
of the population in Cyprus speaks German in 2024 (All)
21th
Cyprus is 21th in Europe
for German speakers in 2024 (All)
5th
German is the 5th language
in Cyprus in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
2.8%
55+
2.5%
35-54
2.2%
15-34
3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak German in Cyprus?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.8% of the population in Cyprus speaks German (0.3% native speakers and 2.5% foreign speakers).

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

In Cyprus, 0.3% of the population speaks German as a native language, and 2.5% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does German knowledge in Cyprus differ between age groups?

In Cyprus, 3.8% of 15–34 year olds speak German, compared to 2.5% of residents aged 55 and over.