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Irish Gaelic language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
0.1%
of the population in European Union speaks Irish Gaelic in 2024 (All)
36th
Irish Gaelic is the 36th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.1%
55+
0.1%
35-54
0.1%
15-34
0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Irish Gaelic in European Union?

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

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

In European Union, 0.0% of the population speaks Irish Gaelic as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Irish Gaelic knowledge in European Union differ between age groups?

In European Union, 0.2% of 15–34 year olds speak Irish Gaelic, compared to 0.1% of residents aged 55 and over.