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Lithuanian language knowledge in Ireland

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

Ages
Speakers
1.4%
of the population in Ireland speaks Lithuanian in 2024 (All)
3rd
Ireland is 3rd in Europe
for Lithuanian speakers in 2024 (All)
7th
Lithuanian is the 7th language
in Ireland in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.4%
55+
0.3%
35-54
3.2%
15-34
0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Lithuanian in Ireland?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.4% of the population in Ireland speaks Lithuanian (1.4% native speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers).

How many people in Ireland speak Lithuanian as a native vs foreign language?

In Ireland, 1.4% of the population speaks Lithuanian as a native language, and 0.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Lithuanian knowledge in Ireland differ between age groups?

In Ireland, 0.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Lithuanian, compared to 0.3% of residents aged 55 and over.