This table lists languages spoken in Netherlands, 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
10 languages| Language | Statuses | Share, % | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
German
|
No special status | 2.9 | 500,000 |
|
English
|
No special status | 8.6 | 1,500,000 |
|
Northern Frisian
|
National
Regional
|
— | — |
|
Western Frisian
|
National
Regional
|
— | — |
|
Limburgan
|
National
|
— | — |
|
Dutch
|
Official
Working
|
96.0 | 16,800,000 |
|
Carpathian Romani
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Romany
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Eastern Yiddish
|
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Yiddish
|
Minority
|
— | — |