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Polish language knowledge in Latvia

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

Ages
Speakers
1.4%
of the population in Latvia speaks Polish in 2024 (All)
6th
Latvia is 6th in Europe
for Polish speakers in 2024 (All)
7th
Polish is the 7th language
in Latvia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.4%
55+
2.1%
35-54
0.9%
15-34
1.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Polish in Latvia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.4% of the population in Latvia speaks Polish (0.4% native speakers and 1.0% foreign speakers).

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

In Latvia, 0.4% of the population speaks Polish as a native language, and 1.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Polish knowledge in Latvia differ between age groups?

In Latvia, 1.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Polish, compared to 2.1% of residents aged 55 and over.