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Dutch language knowledge in United Kingdom

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

Ages
Speakers
0.4%
of the population in United Kingdom speaks Dutch in 2012 (All)
10th
United Kingdom is 10th in Europe
for Dutch speakers in 2012
19th
Dutch is the 19th language
in United Kingdom in 2012

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.4%
55+
0.4%
35-54
0.2%
15-34
0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Dutch in United Kingdom?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2012), 0.4% of the population in United Kingdom speaks Dutch (0.4% native speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers).

How many people in United Kingdom speak Dutch as a native vs foreign language?

In United Kingdom, 0.4% of the population speaks Dutch as a native language, and 0.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Dutch knowledge in United Kingdom differ between age groups?

In United Kingdom, 0.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Dutch, compared to 0.4% of residents aged 55 and over.