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Czech language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
2.8%
of the population in European Union speaks Czech in 2024 (All)
10th
Czech is the 10th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
2.8%
55+
2.5%
35-54
3.1%
15-34
2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Czech in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.8% of the population in European Union speaks Czech (2.3% native speakers and 0.5% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 2.3% of the population speaks Czech as a native language, and 0.5% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 2.6% of 15–34 year olds speak Czech, compared to 2.5% of residents aged 55 and over.