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Low German language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
0.1%
of the population in European Union speaks Low German in 2024 (All)
39th
Low German is the 39th 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 Low German in European Union?

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

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

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

How does Low German knowledge in European Union differ between age groups?

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