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Turkish language knowledge in Bulgaria

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Turkish in Bulgaria using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Turkish is gaining or losing popularity.

Ages
Speakers
9.9%
of the population in Bulgaria speaks Turkish in 2024 (All)
1st
Bulgaria is 1st in Europe
for Turkish speakers in 2024 (All)
4th
Turkish is the 4th language
in Bulgaria in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
9.9%
55+
9.4%
35-54
10.3%
15-34
10.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Turkish in Bulgaria?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 9.9% of the population in Bulgaria speaks Turkish (8.5% native speakers and 1.4% foreign speakers).

How many people in Bulgaria speak Turkish as a native vs foreign language?

In Bulgaria, 8.5% of the population speaks Turkish as a native language, and 1.4% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Turkish knowledge in Bulgaria differ between age groups?

In Bulgaria, 10.1% of 15–34 year olds speak Turkish, compared to 9.4% of residents aged 55 and over.