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German language knowledge in United Kingdom

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for German in United Kingdom 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
2.7%
of the population in United Kingdom speaks German in 2012 (All)
22th
United Kingdom is 22th in Europe
for German speakers in 2012
3rd
German is the 3rd language
in United Kingdom in 2012

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
2.7%
55+
1.8%
35-54
3.1%
15-34
3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak German in United Kingdom?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2012), 2.7% of the population in United Kingdom speaks German (0.7% native speakers and 2.0% foreign speakers).

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

In United Kingdom, 0.7% of the population speaks German as a native language, and 2.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In United Kingdom, 3.3% of 15–34 year olds speak German, compared to 1.8% of residents aged 55 and over.