language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics in germany using European Commission data published in 2024. Explore which languages are most spoken by the population of germany, compare native speakers with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to see which languages are gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), the most spoken languages in Germany are German (97.6%), followed by English (41.8%) and French (6.0%). These figures include both native speakers and residents speaking each language as a foreign language with good or very good competence.
English is spoken as a foreign language by 40.6% of the population in Germany. German is spoken as a foreign language by 7.8%.
41.8% of people in Germany speak English (1.2% native speakers and 40.6% as a foreign language). By age group, 64.1% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 26.5% of people aged 55 and over.