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Swedish language knowledge in European Union

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

Ages
Speakers
2.6%
of the population in European Union speaks Swedish in 2024 (All)
13th
Swedish is the 13th language
in European Union in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
2.6%
55+
2.5%
35-54
2.8%
15-34
2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Swedish in European Union?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.6% of the population in European Union speaks Swedish (2.2% native speakers and 0.4% foreign speakers).

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

In European Union, 2.2% of the population speaks Swedish as a native language, and 0.4% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In European Union, 2.7% of 15–34 year olds speak Swedish, compared to 2.5% of residents aged 55 and over.