language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Danish in Denmark using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Danish is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 95.8% of the population in Denmark speaks Danish (92.5% native speakers and 3.3% foreign speakers).
In Denmark, 92.5% of the population speaks Danish as a native language, and 3.3% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Denmark, 97.3% of 15–34 year olds speak Danish, compared to 94.1% of residents aged 55 and over.