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Italian language knowledge in Denmark

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

Ages
Speakers
0.5%
of the population in Denmark speaks Italian in 2024 (All)
24th
Denmark is 24th in Europe
for Italian speakers in 2024 (All)
10th
Italian is the 10th language
in Denmark in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.5%
55+
0.3%
35-54
0.5%
15-34
0.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Italian in Denmark?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.5% of the population in Denmark speaks Italian (0.1% native speakers and 0.4% foreign speakers).

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

In Denmark, 0.1% of the population speaks Italian as a native language, and 0.4% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Italian knowledge in Denmark differ between age groups?

In Denmark, 0.8% of 15–34 year olds speak Italian, compared to 0.3% of residents aged 55 and over.