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Greek language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
2.7%
of the population in European Union speaks Greek in 2024 (All)
11th
Greek is the 11th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
2.7%
55+
2.7%
35-54
2.8%
15-34
2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Greek in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.7% of the population in European Union speaks Greek (2.5% native speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 2.5% of the population speaks Greek as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 2.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Greek, compared to 2.7% of residents aged 55 and over.