language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Estonian in Estonia using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Estonian is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 82.4% of the population in Estonia speaks Estonian (72.5% native speakers and 9.9% foreign speakers).
In Estonia, 72.5% of the population speaks Estonian as a native language, and 9.9% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Estonia, 85.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Estonian, compared to 77.4% of residents aged 55 and over.