language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics in netherlands using European Commission data published in 2024. Explore which languages are most spoken by the population of netherlands, compare native speakers with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to see which languages are gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), the most spoken languages in Netherlands are Dutch (97.7%), followed by English (85.9%) and German (42.7%). These figures include both native speakers and residents speaking each language as a foreign language with good or very good competence.
English is spoken as a foreign language by 82.1% of the population in Netherlands. German is spoken as a foreign language by 42.3%.
85.9% of people in Netherlands speak English (3.8% native speakers and 82.1% as a foreign language). By age group, 92.1% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 78.9% of people aged 55 and over.