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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Irish Gaelic in Ireland using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Irish Gaelic is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 13.0% of the population in Ireland speaks Irish Gaelic (4.1% native speakers and 9.0% foreign speakers).
In Ireland, 4.1% of the population speaks Irish Gaelic as a native language, and 9.0% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Ireland, 13.9% of 15–34 year olds speak Irish Gaelic, compared to 13.4% of residents aged 55 and over.