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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Scottish-gaelic in Ireland using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Scottish-gaelic is gaining or losing popularity.
According to the European Commission Eurobarometer survey (2024), 0.0% of the population in Ireland speaks Scottish Gaelic. This breaks down into 0.0% native (mother tongue) speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers who report good or very good proficiency.
In Ireland, Scottish Gaelic is predominantly spoken as a foreign language (0.0% foreign speakers with functional fluency vs 0.0% native speakers).