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Kurdish language knowledge in Germany

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

Ages
Speakers
0.3%
of the population in Germany speaks Kurdish in 2024 (All)
3rd
Germany is 3rd in Europe
for Kurdish speakers in 2024 (All)
15th
Kurdish is the 15th language
in Germany in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.3%
55+
0.1%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
1.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Kurdish in Germany?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.3% of the population in Germany speaks Kurdish (0.2% native speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers).

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

In Germany, 0.2% of the population speaks Kurdish as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Kurdish knowledge in Germany differ between age groups?

In Germany, 1.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Kurdish, compared to 0.1% of residents aged 55 and over.