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Lithuanian language knowledge in Latvia

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

Ages
Speakers
2.2%
of the population in Latvia speaks Lithuanian in 2024 (All)
2nd
Latvia is 2nd in Europe
for Lithuanian speakers in 2024 (All)
6th
Lithuanian is the 6th language
in Latvia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
2.2%
55+
2.5%
35-54
1.5%
15-34
2.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Lithuanian in Latvia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.2% of the population in Latvia speaks Lithuanian (1.1% native speakers and 1.1% foreign speakers).

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

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

How does Lithuanian knowledge in Latvia differ between age groups?

In Latvia, 2.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Lithuanian, compared to 2.5% of residents aged 55 and over.