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Japanese language knowledge in Latvia

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

Ages
Speakers
0.2%
of the population in Latvia speaks Japanese in 2024 (All)
3rd
Latvia is 3rd in Europe
for Japanese speakers in 2024 (All)
15th
Japanese is the 15th language
in Latvia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.2%
55+
0.0%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Japanese in Latvia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.2% of the population in Latvia speaks Japanese (0.2% native speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers).

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

In Latvia, 0.2% of the population speaks Japanese as a native language, and 0.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Japanese knowledge in Latvia differ between age groups?

In Latvia, 0.8% of 15–34 year olds speak Japanese, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.