language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Swedish in Ireland using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Swedish is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.1% of the population in Ireland speaks Swedish (0.0% native speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers).
In Ireland, 0.0% of the population speaks Swedish as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Ireland, 0.3% of 15–34 year olds speak Swedish, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.