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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)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.7%
55+
0.0%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Low German in Malta?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.7% of the population in Malta speaks Low German (0.0% native speakers and 0.7% foreign speakers).

How many people in Malta speak Low German as a native vs foreign language?

In Malta, 0.0% of the population speaks Low German as a native language, and 0.7% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Low German knowledge in Malta differ between age groups?

In Malta, 2.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Low German, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.