language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Sardinian in Italy using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Sardinian is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.8% of the population in Italy speaks Sardinian (0.0% native speakers and 1.8% foreign speakers).
In Italy, 0.0% of the population speaks Sardinian as a native language, and 1.8% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Italy, 1.3% of 15–34 year olds speak Sardinian, compared to 1.7% of residents aged 55 and over.