Languages of the country
Belgium
Official languages (3): Dutch, French, German. Population (CLDR): 12 million.
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Languages and their status
Share: the estimated part of the population that uses the language (also as a second language), according to CLDR.
| Language | Status | Share |
|---|---|---|
|
Dutch
Nederlands The sole official language of Flanders; in Brussels alongside French. |
Co-official | 55% |
|
French
français Official in Wallonia and Brussels. |
Co-official | 38% |
|
German
Deutsch Official in the German-speaking Community – nine municipalities in the east of Liège province. |
Co-official | 22% |
| English | Widely used | 59% |
| West Flemish | Widely used | 10% |
| Walloon walon | Minority | 5.8% |
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