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Danish language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
1.5%
of the population in European Union speaks Danish in 2024 (All)
17th
Danish is the 17th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.5%
55+
1.4%
35-54
1.6%
15-34
1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Danish in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.5% of the population in European Union speaks Danish (1.3% native speakers and 0.2% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 1.3% of the population speaks Danish as a native language, and 0.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 1.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Danish, compared to 1.4% of residents aged 55 and over.