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Frisian language knowledge in Germany

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

Ages
Speakers
0.2%
of the population in Germany speaks Frisian in 2024 (All)
2nd
Germany is 2nd in Europe
for Frisian speakers in 2024 (All)
18th
Frisian is the 18th language
in Germany in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.2%
55+
0.2%
35-54
0.2%
15-34
0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Frisian in Germany?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.2% of the population in Germany speaks Frisian (0.1% native speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers).

How many people in Germany speak Frisian as a native vs foreign language?

In Germany, 0.1% of the population speaks Frisian as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Frisian knowledge in Germany differ between age groups?

In Germany, 0.2% of 15–34 year olds speak Frisian, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.