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Frisian language knowledge in Estonia

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

Ages
Speakers
0.1%
of the population in Estonia speaks Frisian in 2024 (All)
5th
Estonia is 5th in Europe
for Frisian speakers in 2024 (All)
26th
Frisian is the 26th language
in Estonia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.1%
55+
0.0%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Frisian in Estonia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.1% of the population in Estonia speaks Frisian (0.0% native speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers).

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

In Estonia, 0.0% of the population speaks Frisian as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Frisian knowledge in Estonia differ between age groups?

In Estonia, 0.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Frisian, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.