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Romanian language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
4.4%
of the population in European Union speaks Romanian in 2024 (All)
8th
Romanian is the 8th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
4.4%
55+
3.7%
35-54
5.4%
15-34
4.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Romanian in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 4.4% of the population in European Union speaks Romanian (4.2% native speakers and 0.2% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 4.2% of the population speaks Romanian as a native language, and 0.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 4.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Romanian, compared to 3.7% of residents aged 55 and over.