language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Italian in Italy using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Italian is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 94.3% of the population in Italy speaks Italian (92.2% native speakers and 2.1% foreign speakers).
In Italy, 92.2% of the population speaks Italian as a native language, and 2.1% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Italy, 93.7% of 15–34 year olds speak Italian, compared to 94.9% of residents aged 55 and over.