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Frisian language knowledge in Netherlands

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

Ages
Speakers
2.8%
of the population in Netherlands speaks Frisian in 2024 (All)
1st
Netherlands is 1st in Europe
for Frisian speakers in 2024 (All)
6th
Frisian is the 6th language
in Netherlands in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
2.8%
55+
3.7%
35-54
2.3%
15-34
2.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Frisian in Netherlands?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.8% of the population in Netherlands speaks Frisian (1.4% native speakers and 1.4% foreign speakers).

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

In Netherlands, 1.4% of the population speaks Frisian as a native language, and 1.4% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Frisian knowledge in Netherlands differ between age groups?

In Netherlands, 2.1% of 15–34 year olds speak Frisian, compared to 3.7% of residents aged 55 and over.