language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for
French
in Ireland using
European Commission data
published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether
French is gaining or losing popularity.
Ages
Speakers
6.5%
of the population in Ireland speaks French in 2024 (All)
10th
Ireland is 10th in Europe for French speakers
in 2024
(All)
3rd
French is the 3rd language in Ireland in 2024
(All)