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Romanian language knowledge in Portugal

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

Ages
Speakers
0.1%
of the population in Portugal speaks Romanian in 2024 (All)
16th
Portugal is 16th in Europe
for Romanian speakers in 2024 (All)
10th
Romanian is the 10th 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 Romanian in Portugal?

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

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

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

How does Romanian knowledge in Portugal differ between age groups?

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