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Estonian language knowledge in European Union

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Estonian in European Union 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.

Ages
Speakers
0.3%
of the population in European Union speaks Estonian in 2024 (All)
27th
Estonian is the 27th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.3%
55+
0.2%
35-54
0.3%
15-34
0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Estonian in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.3% of the population in European Union speaks Estonian (0.2% native speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers).

How many people in European Union speak Estonian as a native vs foreign language?

In European Union, 0.2% of the population speaks Estonian as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Estonian knowledge in European Union differ between age groups?

In European Union, 0.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Estonian, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.