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German language knowledge in Czech Republic

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for German in Czech Republic 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
12.0%
of the population in Czech Republic speaks German in 2024 (All)
8th
Czech Republic is 8th in Europe
for German speakers in 2024 (All)
4th
German is the 4th language
in Czech Republic in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
12.0%
55+
10.8%
35-54
14.2%
15-34
10.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak German in Czech Republic?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 12.0% of the population in Czech Republic speaks German (0.8% native speakers and 11.2% foreign speakers).

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

In Czech Republic, 0.8% of the population speaks German as a native language, and 11.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In Czech Republic, 10.5% of 15–34 year olds speak German, compared to 10.8% of residents aged 55 and over.