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Portuguese language knowledge in Sweden

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Portuguese in Sweden 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
0.5%
of the population in Sweden speaks Portuguese in 2024 (All)
9th
Sweden is 9th in Europe
for Portuguese speakers in 2024 (All)
12th
Portuguese is the 12th language
in Sweden in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.5%
55+
0.6%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
1.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Portuguese in Sweden?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.5% of the population in Sweden speaks Portuguese (0.2% native speakers and 0.3% foreign speakers).

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

In Sweden, 0.2% of the population speaks Portuguese as a native language, and 0.3% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Portuguese knowledge in Sweden differ between age groups?

In Sweden, 1.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Portuguese, compared to 0.6% of residents aged 55 and over.