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Russian language knowledge in Netherlands

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

Ages
Speakers
0.1%
of the population in Netherlands speaks Russian in 2024 (All)
27th
Netherlands is 27th in Europe
for Russian speakers in 2024 (All)
20th
Russian is the 20th language
in Netherlands in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.1%
55+
0.4%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Russian in Netherlands?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.1% of the population in Netherlands speaks Russian (0.0% native speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers).

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

In Netherlands, 0.0% of the population speaks Russian as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Russian knowledge in Netherlands differ between age groups?

In Netherlands, 0.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Russian, compared to 0.4% of residents aged 55 and over.