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Spanish language knowledge in Finland

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

Ages
Speakers
0.8%
of the population in Finland speaks Spanish in 2024 (All)
21th
Finland is 21th in Europe
for Spanish speakers in 2024 (All)
7th
Spanish is the 7th language
in Finland in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.8%
55+
1.3%
35-54
0.7%
15-34
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Spanish in Finland?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.8% of the population in Finland speaks Spanish (0.0% native speakers and 0.7% foreign speakers).

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

In Finland, 0.0% of the population speaks Spanish as a native language, and 0.7% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Spanish knowledge in Finland differ between age groups?

In Finland, 0.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Spanish, compared to 1.3% of residents aged 55 and over.