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Hungarian language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
2.7%
of the population in European Union speaks Hungarian in 2024 (All)
12th
Hungarian is the 12th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
2.7%
55+
2.6%
35-54
3.1%
15-34
2.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Hungarian in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.7% of the population in European Union speaks Hungarian (2.5% native speakers and 0.2% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 2.5% of the population speaks Hungarian as a native language, and 0.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

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