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Spanish language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
13.4%
of the population in European Union speaks Spanish in 2024 (All)
5th
Spanish is the 5th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
13.4%
55+
11.6%
35-54
13.7%
15-34
15.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Spanish in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 13.4% of the population in European Union speaks Spanish (9.3% native speakers and 4.1% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 9.3% of the population speaks Spanish as a native language, and 4.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 15.8% of 15–34 year olds speak Spanish, compared to 11.6% of residents aged 55 and over.