language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for English in Ireland 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.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 92.8% of the population in Ireland speaks English (80.5% native speakers and 12.3% foreign speakers).
In Ireland, 80.5% of the population speaks English as a native language, and 12.3% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Ireland, 93.2% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 93.7% of residents aged 55 and over.