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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for German in Netherlands using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether German is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 42.7% of the population in Netherlands speaks German (0.4% native speakers and 42.3% foreign speakers).
In Netherlands, 0.4% of the population speaks German as a native language, and 42.3% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Netherlands, 21.2% of 15–34 year olds speak German, compared to 57.3% of residents aged 55 and over.