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Finnish language knowledge in European Union

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Finnish in European Union 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
1.3%
of the population in European Union speaks Finnish in 2024 (All)
20th
Finnish is the 20th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.3%
55+
1.4%
35-54
1.3%
15-34
1.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Finnish in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.3% of the population in European Union speaks Finnish (1.2% native speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 1.2% of the population speaks Finnish as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 1.2% of 15–34 year olds speak Finnish, compared to 1.4% of residents aged 55 and over.