language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Yiddish in Ireland using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Yiddish is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.1% of the population in Ireland speaks Yiddish (0.1% native speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers).
In Ireland, 0.1% of the population speaks Yiddish as a native language, and 0.0% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Ireland, 0.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Yiddish, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.