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Italian language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
14.5%
of the population in European Union speaks Italian in 2024 (All)
4th
Italian is the 4th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
14.5%
55+
15.1%
35-54
14.6%
15-34
13.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Italian in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 14.5% of the population in European Union speaks Italian (12.8% native speakers and 1.6% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 12.8% of the population speaks Italian as a native language, and 1.6% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 13.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Italian, compared to 15.1% of residents aged 55 and over.