language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for English in Germany using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether English is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 41.8% of the population in Germany speaks English (1.2% native speakers and 40.6% foreign speakers).
In Germany, 1.2% of the population speaks English as a native language, and 40.6% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Germany, 64.1% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 26.5% of residents aged 55 and over.