language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Basque in Spain using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Basque is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.0% of the population in Spain speaks Basque (0.4% native speakers and 1.5% foreign speakers).
In Spain, 0.4% of the population speaks Basque as a native language, and 1.5% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Spain, 3.3% of 15–34 year olds speak Basque, compared to 1.1% of residents aged 55 and over.