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Galician language knowledge in Spain

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

Ages
Speakers
5.8%
of the population in Spain speaks Galician in 2024 (All)
1st
Spain is 1st in Europe
for Galician speakers in 2024 (All)
5th
Galician is the 5th language
in Spain in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
5.8%
55+
8.2%
35-54
5.5%
15-34
2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Galician in Spain?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 5.8% of the population in Spain speaks Galician (3.6% native speakers and 2.1% foreign speakers).

How many people in Spain speak Galician as a native vs foreign language?

In Spain, 3.6% of the population speaks Galician as a native language, and 2.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Galician knowledge in Spain differ between age groups?

In Spain, 2.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Galician, compared to 8.2% of residents aged 55 and over.