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Catalan language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
1.9%
of the population in European Union speaks Catalan in 2024 (All)
15th
Catalan is the 15th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.9%
55+
1.7%
35-54
1.8%
15-34
2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Catalan in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.9% of the population in European Union speaks Catalan (0.8% native speakers and 1.1% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 0.8% of the population speaks Catalan as a native language, and 1.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 2.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Catalan, compared to 1.7% of residents aged 55 and over.