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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for English in European Union using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether English is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 35.5% of the population in European Union speaks English (2.5% native speakers and 33.0% foreign speakers).
In European Union, 2.5% of the population speaks English as a native language, and 33.0% speaks it as a foreign language.
In European Union, 55.8% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 20.2% of residents aged 55 and over.