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Basque language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
0.3%
of the population in European Union speaks Basque in 2024 (All)
30th
Basque is the 30th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.3%
55+
0.2%
35-54
0.3%
15-34
0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Basque in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.3% of the population in European Union speaks Basque (0.1% native speakers and 0.2% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 0.1% of the population speaks Basque as a native language, and 0.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 0.3% of 15–34 year olds speak Basque, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.