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Polish language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
8.7%
of the population in European Union speaks Polish in 2024 (All)
6th
Polish is the 6th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
8.7%
55+
8.2%
35-54
9.2%
15-34
8.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Polish in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 8.7% of the population in European Union speaks Polish (8.4% native speakers and 0.2% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 8.4% of the population speaks Polish as a native language, and 0.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 8.8% of 15–34 year olds speak Polish, compared to 8.2% of residents aged 55 and over.