language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Spanish in Ireland using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Spanish is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 3.6% of the population in Ireland speaks Spanish (1.2% native speakers and 2.3% foreign speakers).
In Ireland, 1.2% of the population speaks Spanish as a native language, and 2.3% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Ireland, 5.9% of 15–34 year olds speak Spanish, compared to 1.5% of residents aged 55 and over.