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Italian language knowledge in Romania

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

Ages
Speakers
2.0%
of the population in Romania speaks Italian in 2024 (All)
10th
Romania is 10th in Europe
for Italian speakers in 2024 (All)
5th
Italian is the 5th language
in Romania in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
2.0%
55+
2.3%
35-54
2.1%
15-34
1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Italian in Romania?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.0% of the population in Romania speaks Italian (0.1% native speakers and 2.0% foreign speakers).

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

In Romania, 0.1% of the population speaks Italian as a native language, and 2.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Italian knowledge in Romania differ between age groups?

In Romania, 1.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Italian, compared to 2.3% of residents aged 55 and over.