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Portuguese language knowledge in Luxembourg

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

Ages
Speakers
23.5%
of the population in Luxembourg speaks Portuguese in 2024 (All)
2nd
Luxembourg is 2nd in Europe
for Portuguese speakers in 2024 (All)
5th
Portuguese is the 5th language
in Luxembourg in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
23.5%
55+
13.7%
35-54
24.3%
15-34
33.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Portuguese in Luxembourg?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 23.5% of the population in Luxembourg speaks Portuguese (19.4% native speakers and 4.1% foreign speakers).

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

In Luxembourg, 19.4% of the population speaks Portuguese as a native language, and 4.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Portuguese knowledge in Luxembourg differ between age groups?

In Luxembourg, 33.2% of 15–34 year olds speak Portuguese, compared to 13.7% of residents aged 55 and over.