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Ukrainian language knowledge in Estonia

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

Ages
Speakers
1.3%
of the population in Estonia speaks Ukrainian in 2024 (All)
2nd
Estonia is 2nd in Europe
for Ukrainian speakers in 2024 (All)
6th
Ukrainian is the 6th language
in Estonia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.3%
55+
1.3%
35-54
1.5%
15-34
1.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Ukrainian in Estonia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.3% of the population in Estonia speaks Ukrainian (0.5% native speakers and 0.8% foreign speakers).

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

In Estonia, 0.5% of the population speaks Ukrainian as a native language, and 0.8% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Ukrainian knowledge in Estonia differ between age groups?

In Estonia, 1.1% of 15–34 year olds speak Ukrainian, compared to 1.3% of residents aged 55 and over.