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Finnish language knowledge in Germany

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

Ages
Speakers
0.1%
of the population in Germany speaks Finnish in 2024 (All)
11th
Germany is 11th in Europe
for Finnish speakers in 2024 (All)
33th
Finnish is the 33th language
in Germany in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.1%
55+
0.3%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Finnish in Germany?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.1% of the population in Germany speaks Finnish (0.0% native speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers).

How many people in Germany speak Finnish as a native vs foreign language?

In Germany, 0.0% of the population speaks Finnish as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Finnish knowledge in Germany differ between age groups?

In Germany, 0.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Finnish, compared to 0.3% of residents aged 55 and over.