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Dutch language knowledge in Italy

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Dutch in Italy 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
0.1%
of the population in Italy speaks Dutch in 2024 (All)
13th
Italy is 13th in Europe
for Dutch speakers in 2024 (All)
31th
Dutch is the 31th language
in Italy in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.1%
55+
0.0%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Dutch in Italy?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.1% of the population in Italy speaks Dutch (0.0% native speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers).

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

In Italy, 0.0% of the population speaks Dutch as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Dutch knowledge in Italy differ between age groups?

In Italy, 0.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Dutch, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.