language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Russian in Bulgaria using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Russian is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 10.8% of the population in Bulgaria speaks Russian (0.4% native speakers and 10.5% foreign speakers).
In Bulgaria, 0.4% of the population speaks Russian as a native language, and 10.5% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Bulgaria, 2.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Russian, compared to 16.6% of residents aged 55 and over.