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Greek language knowledge in Cyprus

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Greek in Cyprus 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
94.1%
of the population in Cyprus speaks Greek in 2024 (All)
2nd
Cyprus is 2nd in Europe
for Greek speakers in 2024 (All)
1st
Greek is the 1st language
in Cyprus in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
94.1%
55+
92.7%
35-54
90.9%
15-34
99.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Greek in Cyprus?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 94.1% of the population in Cyprus speaks Greek (89.4% native speakers and 4.7% foreign speakers).

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

In Cyprus, 89.4% of the population speaks Greek as a native language, and 4.7% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Greek knowledge in Cyprus differ between age groups?

In Cyprus, 99.1% of 15–34 year olds speak Greek, compared to 92.7% of residents aged 55 and over.