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Portuguese language knowledge in France

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Portuguese in France 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
1.8%
of the population in France speaks Portuguese in 2024 (All)
3rd
France is 3rd in Europe
for Portuguese speakers in 2024 (All)
7th
Portuguese is the 7th language
in France in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.8%
55+
1.4%
35-54
1.9%
15-34
2.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Portuguese in France?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.8% of the population in France speaks Portuguese (1.3% native speakers and 0.5% foreign speakers).

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

In France, 1.3% of the population speaks Portuguese as a native language, and 0.5% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Portuguese knowledge in France differ between age groups?

In France, 2.3% of 15–34 year olds speak Portuguese, compared to 1.4% of residents aged 55 and over.