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French language knowledge in Latvia

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

Ages
Speakers
1.1%
of the population in Latvia speaks French in 2024 (All)
21th
Latvia is 21th in Europe
for French speakers in 2024 (All)
8th
French is the 8th language
in Latvia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.1%
55+
0.4%
35-54
1.1%
15-34
2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak French in Latvia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.1% of the population in Latvia speaks French (0.0% native speakers and 1.1% foreign speakers).

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

In Latvia, 0.0% of the population speaks French as a native language, and 1.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does French knowledge in Latvia differ between age groups?

In Latvia, 2.4% of 15–34 year olds speak French, compared to 0.4% of residents aged 55 and over.