language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Greek in Greece using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Greek is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 97.9% of the population in Greece speaks Greek (94.4% native speakers and 3.5% foreign speakers).
In Greece, 94.4% of the population speaks Greek as a native language, and 3.5% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Greece, 96.2% of 15–34 year olds speak Greek, compared to 99.1% of residents aged 55 and over.