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Chinese language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
0.2%
of the population in European Union speaks Chinese in 2024 (All)
33th
Chinese is the 33th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.2%
55+
0.1%
35-54
0.3%
15-34
0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Chinese in European Union?

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

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

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

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

In European Union, 0.3% of 15–34 year olds speak Chinese, compared to 0.1% of residents aged 55 and over.