language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Romany in Bulgaria using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Romany is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 5.1% of the population in Bulgaria speaks Romany (4.4% native speakers and 0.7% foreign speakers).
In Bulgaria, 4.4% of the population speaks Romany as a native language, and 0.7% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Bulgaria, 9.9% of 15–34 year olds speak Romany, compared to 2.2% of residents aged 55 and over.