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Low-german language knowledge in Malta

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

Ages
Speakers
0.7%
of the population in Malta
speaks Low-german in 2024 (All)
3rd
Malta is 3rd in Europe
for Low-german speakers in 2024 (All)
9th
Low-german is the 9th language
in Malta in 2024 (All)
Speakers
Year
All
0.7%
55+
0%
35-54
0%
15-34
2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Low German in Malta?

According to the European Commission Eurobarometer survey (2024), 0.7% of the population in Malta speaks Low German. This breaks down into 0.0% native (mother tongue) speakers and 0.7% foreign speakers who report good or very good proficiency.

Is Low German primarily spoken as a native or foreign language in Malta?

In Malta, Low German is predominantly spoken as a foreign language (0.7% foreign speakers with functional fluency vs 0.0% native speakers).

How does Low German proficiency in Malta differ between younger and older generations?

In Malta, 2.4% of young people aged 15–34 speak Low German, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over. This represents a 2.4 percentage point increase among younger cohorts.