This table lists languages spoken in Germany, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
9 languages| Language | Statuses | Share, % | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Danish
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
German
|
Official
Working
|
93.7 | 78,000,000 |
|
Lower Sorbian
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
— | — |
|
English
|
No special status | 18.0 | 15,000,000 |
|
Northern Frisian
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Western Frisian
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Carpathian Romani
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Romany
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Turkish
|
No special status | 3.0 | 2,500,000 |