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Frisian language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
0.1%
of the population in European Union speaks Frisian in 2024 (All)
40th
Frisian is the 40th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Frisian in European Union?

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

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

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

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

In European Union, 0.1% of 15–34 year olds speak Frisian, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.