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Dutch language knowledge in Portugal

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

Ages
Speakers
0.1%
of the population in Portugal speaks Dutch in 2024 (All)
14th
Portugal is 14th in Europe
for Dutch speakers in 2024 (All)
14th
Dutch is the 14th language
in Portugal in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.1%
55+
0.0%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Dutch in Portugal?

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

How many people in Portugal speak Dutch as a native vs foreign language?

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

How does Dutch knowledge in Portugal differ between age groups?

In Portugal, 0.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Dutch, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.