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Spanish language knowledge in Netherlands

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

Ages
Speakers
3.2%
of the population in Netherlands speaks Spanish in 2024 (All)
9th
Netherlands is 9th in Europe
for Spanish speakers in 2024 (All)
5th
Spanish is the 5th language
in Netherlands in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
3.2%
55+
2.4%
35-54
4.0%
15-34
3.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Spanish in Netherlands?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 3.2% of the population in Netherlands speaks Spanish (0.4% native speakers and 2.8% foreign speakers).

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

In Netherlands, 0.4% of the population speaks Spanish as a native language, and 2.8% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Spanish knowledge in Netherlands differ between age groups?

In Netherlands, 3.6% of 15–34 year olds speak Spanish, compared to 2.4% of residents aged 55 and over.