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Czech language knowledge in Czech Republic

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

Ages
Speakers
95.0%
of the population in Czech Republic speaks Czech in 2024 (All)
1st
Czech Republic is 1st in Europe
for Czech speakers in 2024 (All)
1st
Czech is the 1st language
in Czech Republic in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
95.0%
55+
95.2%
35-54
95.3%
15-34
94.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Czech in Czech Republic?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 95.0% of the population in Czech Republic speaks Czech (93.1% native speakers and 1.9% foreign speakers).

How many people in Czech Republic speak Czech as a native vs foreign language?

In Czech Republic, 93.1% of the population speaks Czech as a native language, and 1.9% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Czech knowledge in Czech Republic differ between age groups?

In Czech Republic, 94.2% of 15–34 year olds speak Czech, compared to 95.2% of residents aged 55 and over.