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German language knowledge in Slovenia

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

Ages
Speakers
15.8%
of the population in Slovenia speaks German in 2024 (All)
6th
Slovenia is 6th in Europe
for German speakers in 2024 (All)
5th
German is the 5th language
in Slovenia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
15.8%
55+
16.4%
35-54
14.8%
15-34
16.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak German in Slovenia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 15.8% of the population in Slovenia speaks German (0.6% native speakers and 15.2% foreign speakers).

How many people in Slovenia speak German as a native vs foreign language?

In Slovenia, 0.6% of the population speaks German as a native language, and 15.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does German knowledge in Slovenia differ between age groups?

In Slovenia, 16.4% of 15–34 year olds speak German, compared to 16.4% of residents aged 55 and over.