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Arabic language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
1.1%
of the population in European Union speaks Arabic in 2024 (All)
21th
Arabic is the 21th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.1%
55+
0.2%
35-54
1.5%
15-34
1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Arabic in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.1% of the population in European Union speaks Arabic (0.7% native speakers and 0.4% foreign speakers).

How many people in European Union speak Arabic as a native vs foreign language?

In European Union, 0.7% of the population speaks Arabic as a native language, and 0.4% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Arabic knowledge in European Union differ between age groups?

In European Union, 1.8% of 15–34 year olds speak Arabic, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.