language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for French in Hungary using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether French is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.9% of the population in Hungary speaks French (0.0% native speakers and 0.9% foreign speakers).
In Hungary, 0.0% of the population speaks French as a native language, and 0.9% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Hungary, 2.1% of 15–34 year olds speak French, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.