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Hindi language knowledge in United Kingdom

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

Ages
Speakers
1.6%
of the population in United Kingdom speaks Hindi in 2012 (All)
1st
United Kingdom is 1st in Europe
for Hindi speakers in 2012
7th
Hindi is the 7th language
in United Kingdom in 2012

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.6%
55+
1.2%
35-54
1.8%
15-34
1.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Hindi in United Kingdom?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2012), 1.6% of the population in United Kingdom speaks Hindi (0.4% native speakers and 1.2% foreign speakers).

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

In United Kingdom, 0.4% of the population speaks Hindi as a native language, and 1.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In United Kingdom, 1.8% of 15–34 year olds speak Hindi, compared to 1.2% of residents aged 55 and over.