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Slovak language knowledge in Ireland

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

Ages
Speakers
0.6%
of the population in Ireland speaks Slovak in 2024 (All)
5th
Ireland is 5th in Europe
for Slovak speakers in 2024 (All)
13th
Slovak is the 13th language
in Ireland in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.6%
55+
0.2%
35-54
0.4%
15-34
1.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Slovak in Ireland?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.6% of the population in Ireland speaks Slovak (0.6% native speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers).

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

In Ireland, 0.6% of the population speaks Slovak as a native language, and 0.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Slovak knowledge in Ireland differ between age groups?

In Ireland, 1.2% of 15–34 year olds speak Slovak, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.