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Romany language knowledge in Hungary

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

Ages
Speakers
0.5%
of the population in Hungary speaks Romany in 2024 (All)
4th
Hungary is 4th in Europe
for Romany speakers in 2024 (All)
7th
Romany is the 7th language
in Hungary in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.5%
55+
1.1%
35-54
0.3%
15-34
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Romany in Hungary?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.5% of the population in Hungary speaks Romany (0.1% native speakers and 0.5% foreign speakers).

How many people in Hungary speak Romany as a native vs foreign language?

In Hungary, 0.1% of the population speaks Romany as a native language, and 0.5% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Romany knowledge in Hungary differ between age groups?

In Hungary, 0.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Romany, compared to 1.1% of residents aged 55 and over.