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Slovak language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
1.5%
of the population in European Union speaks Slovak in 2024 (All)
18th
Slovak is the 18th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.5%
55+
1.3%
35-54
1.6%
15-34
1.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Slovak in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.5% of the population in European Union speaks Slovak (1.1% native speakers and 0.4% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 1.1% of the population speaks Slovak as a native language, and 0.4% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 1.6% of 15–34 year olds speak Slovak, compared to 1.3% of residents aged 55 and over.