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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Welsh in European-union using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Welsh is gaining or losing popularity.
According to the European Commission Eurobarometer survey (2024), 0.0% of the population in European Union speaks Welsh. This breaks down into 0.0% native (mother tongue) speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers who report good or very good proficiency.
In European Union, Welsh is predominantly spoken as a foreign language (0.0% foreign speakers with functional fluency vs 0.0% native speakers).