* Dutch (also known as Flemish) is the most spoken language, used by about 59% of the population, primarily in the northern region of Flanders.
* French is spoken by around 40% of the population, mainly in the southern region of Wallonia.
* German is spoken by about 1% of the population, mostly in the eastern region of the country bordering Germany.
While Dutch is the language used in the majority of the country, Belgium is officially recognized as a multilingual country.