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Finnish language knowledge in Denmark

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

Ages
Speakers
0.2%
of the population in Denmark speaks Finnish in 2024 (All)
7th
Denmark is 7th in Europe
for Finnish speakers in 2024 (All)
18th
Finnish is the 18th language
in Denmark in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.2%
55+
0.2%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Finnish in Denmark?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.2% of the population in Denmark speaks Finnish (0.1% native speakers and 0.2% foreign speakers).

How many people in Denmark speak Finnish as a native vs foreign language?

In Denmark, 0.1% of the population speaks Finnish as a native language, and 0.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Finnish knowledge in Denmark differ between age groups?

In Denmark, 0.7% of 15–34 year olds speak Finnish, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.