Switzerland has four official languages: Swiss German (62%), French (22.8%), Italian (7.8%), and Romansh (0.5%). Multilingualism is prevalent, with 86% believing it's vital for cohesion. 66% of the population in the French-speaking region is multilingual. This trait decreases with age, with 81% of people aged 15-24 being multilingual, compared to 38% of those aged 65 and older. Language learning begins early, with 38% of children under 15 hearing two languages at home and 21% speaking multiple languages with parents. Immigration influences this linguistic diversity.
Swiss German is spoken by nearly 62 percent of the population, followed by 22.8 percent who speak French, 7.8 percent who speak Italian, and 0.5 percent who speak Romansh.
86 percent of the population believes that knowledge of several national languages is important for the country's cohesion, highlighting the value placed on multilingualism.
The regular use of several languages decreases with age: 81 percent among those aged 15 to 24, down to 38 percent of those aged 65 and over.
38 percent of young people under 15 hear at least two languages spoken at home, reflecting the early exposure to multilingualism in Swiss society.
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