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English language knowledge in Finland

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

Ages
Speakers
53.3%
of the population in Finland speaks English in 2024 (All)
8th
Finland is 8th in Europe
for English speakers in 2024 (All)
2nd
English is the 2nd language
in Finland in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
53.3%
55+
29.3%
35-54
66.8%
15-34
76.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak English in Finland?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 53.3% of the population in Finland speaks English (1.8% native speakers and 51.5% foreign speakers).

How many people in Finland speak English as a native vs foreign language?

In Finland, 1.8% of the population speaks English as a native language, and 51.5% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does English knowledge in Finland differ between age groups?

In Finland, 76.1% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 29.3% of residents aged 55 and over.