language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Ukrainian in Bulgaria using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Ukrainian is gaining or losing popularity.
According to the European Commission Eurobarometer survey (2024), 0.1% of the population in Bulgaria speaks Ukrainian. This breaks down into 0.0% native (mother tongue) speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers who report good or very good proficiency.
In Bulgaria, Ukrainian is predominantly spoken as a foreign language (0.1% foreign speakers with functional fluency vs 0.0% native speakers).
In Bulgaria, 0.0% of young people aged 15–34 speak Ukrainian, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over. This represents a 0.2 percentage point decrease among younger cohorts.