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Portuguese language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
2.9%
of the population in European Union speaks Portuguese in 2024 (All)
9th
Portuguese is the 9th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
2.9%
55+
2.8%
35-54
2.9%
15-34
3.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Portuguese in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.9% of the population in European Union speaks Portuguese (2.6% native speakers and 0.3% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 2.6% of the population speaks Portuguese as a native language, and 0.3% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 3.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Portuguese, compared to 2.8% of residents aged 55 and over.