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Portuguese language knowledge in Spain

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

Ages
Speakers
1.4%
of the population in Spain speaks Portuguese in 2024 (All)
4th
Spain is 4th in Europe
for Portuguese speakers in 2024 (All)
9th
Portuguese is the 9th language
in Spain in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.4%
55+
1.2%
35-54
0.8%
15-34
2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Portuguese in Spain?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.4% of the population in Spain speaks Portuguese (0.2% native speakers and 1.2% foreign speakers).

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

In Spain, 0.2% of the population speaks Portuguese as a native language, and 1.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Portuguese knowledge in Spain differ between age groups?

In Spain, 2.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Portuguese, compared to 1.2% of residents aged 55 and over.