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Estonian language knowledge in Latvia

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

Ages
Speakers
0.4%
of the population in Latvia speaks Estonian in 2024 (All)
4th
Latvia is 4th in Europe
for Estonian speakers in 2024 (All)
10th
Estonian is the 10th language
in Latvia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.4%
55+
0.3%
35-54
0.9%
15-34
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Estonian in Latvia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.4% of the population in Latvia speaks Estonian (0.2% native speakers and 0.2% foreign speakers).

How many people in Latvia speak Estonian as a native vs foreign language?

In Latvia, 0.2% of the population speaks Estonian as a native language, and 0.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Estonian knowledge in Latvia differ between age groups?

In Latvia, 0.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Estonian, compared to 0.3% of residents aged 55 and over.