People in Belgium mainly speak Dutch, French, and German. Dutch is most common in the north, French in the south and Brussels, and German is spoken in a small eastern area.

Quick Scoop

  • Dutch : spoken by the largest share of the population, especially in Flanders.
  • French : widely spoken in Wallonia and very common in Brussels.
  • German : used by a small minority near the German border.
  • English : not official, but many Belgians understand or speak it, especially in cities and tourist areas.

In everyday life, language depends a lot on where you are in the country.