Statistical tables: Use of the basque language

Use of the basque language

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It is a fact that linguistic diversity is being lost; even in Europe many languages have disappeared but the Basque language has survived. One of the most important indicators for measuring the health of a language is its use. Hence, the aim of this section is to ascertain and keep track of the current situation of Basque language use in the Basque Country.

Latest press release

In 2021, 62.4% of people residing in the Basque Country had some knowledge of Basque (10/27/2022)

Reference period > 2021

Last update > 10/27/2022

Statistical tables
Population and housing census. Basque
Population of the Basque Country by territorial areas, first language and language spoken at home. 01/01/2021 (10/27/2022)	10/27/2022
Population of the Basque Country by municipality of residence, according to sex and language spoken at home. 01/01/2021 (10/27/2022)	10/27/2022
Population of the Basque Country by place of birth and language spoken at home according to province and sex. 01/01/2021 (10/27/2022)	10/27/2022
Population aged 2 and over in the Basque Country by language spoken at home and overall level of Basque according to province and sex. 01/01/2021 (10/27/2022)	10/27/2022
Population aged 2 and over in the Basque Country by language spoken at home and age, according to province and overall level of Basque. 01/01/2021 (10/27/2022)	10/27/2022
Population of the Basque Country by zone of residence and language spoken at home, according to province and sex . 01/01/2021 (10/27/2022)	10/27/2022
Population of the Basque Country by sex and language spoken at home, according to region of residence. 01/01/2021 (10/27/2022)	10/27/2022
Sociolinguistic survey
Use Basque as much as or more than Spanish among the population of the Basque Country (>= 16 years of age) by the scope of use (%). 1991-2021 (11/22/2023)	11/22/2023
Use Basque as much as or more than Spanish among the population of the Basque Country (>= 16 years of age) by the scope of use according to provinc. 2021 (11/22/2023)	11/22/2023
Use Basque as much as or more than Spanish among the population of the Basque Country (>= 16 years of age) by age group (%). 1991-2021 (11/22/2023)	11/22/2023
Use Basque as much as or more than Spanish among the bilingual population of the Basque Country (>= 16 years of age) by the scope of use according to province (%). 2021 (11/22/2023)	11/22/2023
Use Basque as much as or more than Spanish among the bilingual population of the Basque Country (>= 16 years of age) by age group (%). 1991-2021 (11/22/2023)	11/22/2023
Language use in the family of the population of the Basque Country (>= 16 years of age), according to province. 2021 (11/22/2023)	11/22/2023
Typology of language use of the population of the Basque Country (>= 16 years of age) in different spheres, according to province. 2021 (11/22/2023)	11/22/2023
Typology of language use of the population of the Basque Country (>= 16 years of age), according to province. 2021 (11/22/2023)	11/22/2023