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Russian language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
2.0%
of the population in European Union speaks Russian in 2024 (All)
14th
Russian is the 14th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
2.0%
55+
2.3%
35-54
2.1%
15-34
1.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Russian in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.0% of the population in European Union speaks Russian (0.5% native speakers and 1.5% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 0.5% of the population speaks Russian as a native language, and 1.5% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 1.3% of 15–34 year olds speak Russian, compared to 2.3% of residents aged 55 and over.