language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for English in Italy using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether English is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 28.2% of the population in Italy speaks English (0.9% native speakers and 27.3% foreign speakers).
In Italy, 0.9% of the population speaks English as a native language, and 27.3% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Italy, 55.3% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 10.8% of residents aged 55 and over.