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Slovak language knowledge in Czech Republic

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

Ages
Speakers
12.8%
of the population in Czech Republic speaks Slovak in 2024 (All)
2nd
Czech Republic is 2nd in Europe
for Slovak speakers in 2024 (All)
3rd
Slovak is the 3rd language
in Czech Republic in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
12.8%
55+
12.1%
35-54
11.7%
15-34
15.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Slovak in Czech Republic?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 12.8% of the population in Czech Republic speaks Slovak (1.2% native speakers and 11.5% foreign speakers).

How many people in Czech Republic speak Slovak as a native vs foreign language?

In Czech Republic, 1.2% of the population speaks Slovak as a native language, and 11.5% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Slovak knowledge in Czech Republic differ between age groups?

In Czech Republic, 15.3% of 15–34 year olds speak Slovak, compared to 12.1% of residents aged 55 and over.