language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics in denmark using European Commission data published in 2024. Explore which languages are most spoken by the population of denmark, compare native speakers with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to see which languages are gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), the most spoken languages in Denmark are Danish (95.8%), followed by English (73.2%) and German (21.3%). These figures include both native speakers and residents speaking each language as a foreign language with good or very good competence.
English is spoken as a foreign language by 66.4% of the population in Denmark. German is spoken as a foreign language by 19.5%.
73.2% of people in Denmark speak English (6.8% native speakers and 66.4% as a foreign language). By age group, 83.7% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 61.2% of people aged 55 and over.