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Polish language knowledge in Finland

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

Ages
Speakers
0.3%
of the population in Finland speaks Polish in 2024 (All)
13th
Finland is 13th in Europe
for Polish speakers in 2024 (All)
11th
Polish is the 11th language
in Finland in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.3%
55+
0.2%
35-54
0.9%
15-34
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Polish in Finland?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.3% of the population in Finland speaks Polish (0.1% native speakers and 0.3% foreign speakers).

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

In Finland, 0.1% of the population speaks Polish as a native language, and 0.3% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Polish knowledge in Finland differ between age groups?

In Finland, 0.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Polish, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.