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French language knowledge in Czech Republic

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

Ages
Speakers
3.2%
of the population in Czech Republic speaks French in 2024 (All)
16th
Czech Republic is 16th in Europe
for French speakers in 2024 (All)
6th
French is the 6th language
in Czech Republic in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
3.2%
55+
1.4%
35-54
3.6%
15-34
5.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak French in Czech Republic?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 3.2% of the population in Czech Republic speaks French (0.3% native speakers and 2.9% foreign speakers).

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

In Czech Republic, 0.3% of the population speaks French as a native language, and 2.9% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In Czech Republic, 5.5% of 15–34 year olds speak French, compared to 1.4% of residents aged 55 and over.