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.
Ages
Speakers
92.8%
of the population in Ireland speaks English in 2024 (All)
1st
Ireland is 1st in Europe for English speakers
in 2024
(All)
1st
English is the 1st language in Ireland in 2024
(All)