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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
1st
United-kingdom is 1st in Europe
for Hindi speakers in 2012 (All)
7th
Hindi is the 7th language
in United-kingdom in 2012 (All)
Speakers
Year
No data available for 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Hindi in United Kingdom?

According to the European Commission Eurobarometer survey (2012), 1.6% of the population in United Kingdom speaks Hindi. This breaks down into 0.4% native (mother tongue) speakers and 1.2% foreign speakers who report good or very good proficiency.

Is Hindi primarily spoken as a native or foreign language in United Kingdom?

In United Kingdom, Hindi is predominantly spoken as a foreign language (1.2% foreign speakers with functional fluency vs 0.4% native speakers).

How does Hindi proficiency in United Kingdom differ between younger and older generations?

In United Kingdom, 1.8% of young people aged 15–34 speak Hindi, compared to 1.2% of residents aged 55 and over. This represents a 0.6 percentage point increase among younger cohorts.