language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for English in Portugal 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.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 28.5% of the population in Portugal speaks English (0.2% native speakers and 28.3% foreign speakers).
In Portugal, 0.2% of the population speaks English as a native language, and 28.3% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Portugal, 55.8% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 8.3% of residents aged 55 and over.