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Croatian language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
1.3%
of the population in European Union speaks Croatian in 2024 (All)
19th
Croatian is the 19th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.3%
55+
1.3%
35-54
1.4%
15-34
1.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Croatian in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.3% of the population in European Union speaks Croatian (1.0% native speakers and 0.3% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 1.0% of the population speaks Croatian as a native language, and 0.3% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 1.2% of 15–34 year olds speak Croatian, compared to 1.3% of residents aged 55 and over.