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Romanian language knowledge in Spain

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

Ages
Speakers
1.1%
of the population in Spain speaks Romanian in 2024 (All)
5th
Spain is 5th in Europe
for Romanian speakers in 2024 (All)
11th
Romanian is the 11th language
in Spain in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.1%
55+
0.2%
35-54
2.7%
15-34
0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Romanian in Spain?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.1% of the population in Spain speaks Romanian (1.1% native speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers).

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

In Spain, 1.1% of the population speaks Romanian as a native language, and 0.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Romanian knowledge in Spain differ between age groups?

In Spain, 0.3% of 15–34 year olds speak Romanian, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.