language knowledge /eu

home · countries · languages · about

Romany language knowledge in Czech-republic

Go to: Czech-republic · Romany

language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Romany in Czech-republic 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.

Ages
Speakers
0.4%
of the population in Czech-republic
speaks Romany in 2024 (All)
5th
Czech-republic is 5th in Europe
for Romany speakers in 2024 (All)
10th
Romany is the 10th language
in Czech-republic in 2024 (All)
Speakers
Year
All
0.4%
55+
0.3%
35-54
0.6%
15-34
0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Romany in Czech Republic?

According to the European Commission Eurobarometer survey (2024), 0.4% of the population in Czech Republic speaks Romany. This breaks down into 0.3% native (mother tongue) speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers who report good or very good proficiency.

Is Romany primarily spoken as a native or foreign language in Czech Republic?

In Czech Republic, Romany is predominantly spoken as a mother tongue (0.3% native speakers vs 0.1% speaking it as a foreign language).

How does Romany proficiency in Czech Republic differ between younger and older generations?

In Czech Republic, 0.3% of young people aged 15–34 speak Romany, compared to 0.3% of residents aged 55 and over. This represents a 0.0 percentage point increase among younger cohorts.