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Dutch language knowledge in Ireland

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

Ages
Speakers
0.2%
of the population in Ireland speaks Dutch in 2024 (All)
12th
Ireland is 12th in Europe
for Dutch speakers in 2024 (All)
18th
Dutch is the 18th language
in Ireland in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.2%
55+
0.3%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Dutch in Ireland?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.2% of the population in Ireland speaks Dutch (0.1% native speakers and 0.2% foreign speakers).

How many people in Ireland speak Dutch as a native vs foreign language?

In Ireland, 0.1% of the population speaks Dutch as a native language, and 0.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Dutch knowledge in Ireland differ between age groups?

In Ireland, 0.3% of 15–34 year olds speak Dutch, compared to 0.3% of residents aged 55 and over.