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Danish language knowledge in Netherlands

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

Ages
Speakers
0.2%
of the population in Netherlands speaks Danish in 2024 (All)
7th
Netherlands is 7th in Europe
for Danish speakers in 2024 (All)
15th
Danish is the 15th language
in Netherlands in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.2%
55+
0.0%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Danish in Netherlands?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.2% of the population in Netherlands speaks Danish (0.0% native speakers and 0.2% foreign speakers).

How many people in Netherlands speak Danish as a native vs foreign language?

In Netherlands, 0.0% of the population speaks Danish as a native language, and 0.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Danish knowledge in Netherlands differ between age groups?

In Netherlands, 0.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Danish, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.