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Finnish language knowledge in Estonia

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Finnish in Estonia 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
9.5%
of the population in Estonia speaks Finnish in 2024 (All)
2nd
Estonia is 2nd in Europe
for Finnish speakers in 2024 (All)
4th
Finnish is the 4th language
in Estonia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
9.5%
55+
11.5%
35-54
10.4%
15-34
5.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Finnish in Estonia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 9.5% of the population in Estonia speaks Finnish (0.7% native speakers and 8.8% foreign speakers).

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

In Estonia, 0.7% of the population speaks Finnish as a native language, and 8.8% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Finnish knowledge in Estonia differ between age groups?

In Estonia, 5.6% of 15–34 year olds speak Finnish, compared to 11.5% of residents aged 55 and over.