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Albanian language knowledge in Greece

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

Ages
Speakers
1.6%
of the population in Greece speaks Albanian in 2024 (All)
1st
Greece is 1st in Europe
for Albanian speakers in 2024 (All)
6th
Albanian is the 6th language
in Greece in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.6%
55+
0.3%
35-54
2.0%
15-34
3.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Albanian in Greece?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.6% of the population in Greece speaks Albanian (0.9% native speakers and 0.7% foreign speakers).

How many people in Greece speak Albanian as a native vs foreign language?

In Greece, 0.9% of the population speaks Albanian as a native language, and 0.7% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Albanian knowledge in Greece differ between age groups?

In Greece, 3.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Albanian, compared to 0.3% of residents aged 55 and over.