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Luxembourgish language knowledge in Luxembourg

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

Ages
Speakers
59.3%
of the population in Luxembourg speaks Luxembourgish in 2024 (All)
1st
Luxembourg is 1st in Europe
for Luxembourgish speakers in 2024 (All)
3rd
Luxembourgish is the 3rd language
in Luxembourg in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
59.3%
55+
72.5%
35-54
54.7%
15-34
50.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Luxembourgish in Luxembourg?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 59.3% of the population in Luxembourg speaks Luxembourgish (39.6% native speakers and 19.7% foreign speakers).

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

In Luxembourg, 39.6% of the population speaks Luxembourgish as a native language, and 19.7% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Luxembourgish knowledge in Luxembourg differ between age groups?

In Luxembourg, 50.8% of 15–34 year olds speak Luxembourgish, compared to 72.5% of residents aged 55 and over.