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Chinese language knowledge in Denmark

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

Ages
Speakers
0.4%
of the population in Denmark speaks Chinese in 2024 (All)
6th
Denmark is 6th in Europe
for Chinese speakers in 2024 (All)
11th
Chinese is the 11th language
in Denmark in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.4%
55+
0.4%
35-54
0.5%
15-34
0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Chinese in Denmark?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.4% of the population in Denmark speaks Chinese (0.4% native speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers).

How many people in Denmark speak Chinese as a native vs foreign language?

In Denmark, 0.4% of the population speaks Chinese as a native language, and 0.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Chinese knowledge in Denmark differ between age groups?

In Denmark, 0.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Chinese, compared to 0.4% of residents aged 55 and over.