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German language knowledge in Spain

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for German in Spain 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
2.0%
of the population in Spain speaks German in 2024 (All)
24th
Spain is 24th in Europe
for German speakers in 2024 (All)
7th
German is the 7th language
in Spain in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
2.0%
55+
1.9%
35-54
2.4%
15-34
1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak German in Spain?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.0% of the population in Spain speaks German (0.2% native speakers and 1.8% foreign speakers).

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

In Spain, 0.2% of the population speaks German as a native language, and 1.8% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does German knowledge in Spain differ between age groups?

In Spain, 1.5% of 15–34 year olds speak German, compared to 1.9% of residents aged 55 and over.