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English language knowledge in Romania

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for English in Romania 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
16.3%
of the population in Romania speaks English in 2024 (All)
27th
Romania is 27th in Europe
for English speakers in 2024 (All)
2nd
English is the 2nd language
in Romania in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
16.3%
55+
3.3%
35-54
17.9%
15-34
32.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak English in Romania?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 16.3% of the population in Romania speaks English (1.6% native speakers and 14.6% foreign speakers).

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

In Romania, 1.6% of the population speaks English as a native language, and 14.6% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does English knowledge in Romania differ between age groups?

In Romania, 32.4% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 3.3% of residents aged 55 and over.