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French language knowledge in Luxembourg

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

Ages
Speakers
88.9%
of the population in Luxembourg speaks French in 2024 (All)
2nd
Luxembourg is 2nd in Europe
for French speakers in 2024 (All)
1st
French is the 1st language
in Luxembourg in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
88.9%
55+
91.8%
35-54
87.3%
15-34
87.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak French in Luxembourg?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 88.9% of the population in Luxembourg speaks French (19.0% native speakers and 70.0% foreign speakers).

How many people in Luxembourg speak French as a native vs foreign language?

In Luxembourg, 19.0% of the population speaks French as a native language, and 70.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does French knowledge in Luxembourg differ between age groups?

In Luxembourg, 87.9% of 15–34 year olds speak French, compared to 91.8% of residents aged 55 and over.