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Yiddish language knowledge in Germany

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

Ages
Speakers
0.1%
of the population in Germany speaks Yiddish in 2024 (All)
4th
Germany is 4th in Europe
for Yiddish speakers in 2024 (All)
36th
Yiddish is the 36th language
in Germany in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.1%
55+
0.2%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Yiddish in Germany?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.1% of the population in Germany speaks Yiddish (0.0% native speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers).

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

In Germany, 0.0% of the population speaks Yiddish as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Yiddish knowledge in Germany differ between age groups?

In Germany, 0.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Yiddish, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.