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English language knowledge in Greece

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for English in Greece 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.

Ages
Speakers
35.1%
of the population in Greece speaks English in 2024 (All)
14th
Greece is 14th in Europe
for English speakers in 2024 (All)
2nd
English is the 2nd language
in Greece in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
35.1%
55+
11.6%
35-54
46.4%
15-34
59.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak English in Greece?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 35.1% of the population in Greece speaks English (0.6% native speakers and 34.5% foreign speakers).

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

In Greece, 0.6% of the population speaks English as a native language, and 34.5% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does English knowledge in Greece differ between age groups?

In Greece, 59.7% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 11.6% of residents aged 55 and over.