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English language knowledge in Poland

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

Ages
Speakers
22.0%
of the population in Poland speaks English in 2024 (All)
25th
Poland is 25th in Europe
for English speakers in 2024 (All)
2nd
English is the 2nd language
in Poland in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
22.0%
55+
4.6%
35-54
23.2%
15-34
44.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak English in Poland?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 22.0% of the population in Poland speaks English (2.7% native speakers and 19.3% foreign speakers).

How many people in Poland speak English as a native vs foreign language?

In Poland, 2.7% of the population speaks English as a native language, and 19.3% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does English knowledge in Poland differ between age groups?

In Poland, 44.9% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 4.6% of residents aged 55 and over.