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Romany language knowledge in Latvia

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

Ages
Speakers
0.3%
of the population in Latvia speaks Romany in 2024 (All)
6th
Latvia is 6th in Europe
for Romany speakers in 2024 (All)
11th
Romany is the 11th language
in Latvia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.3%
55+
0.2%
35-54
0.6%
15-34
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Romany in Latvia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.3% of the population in Latvia speaks Romany (0.1% native speakers and 0.2% foreign speakers).

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

In Latvia, 0.1% of the population speaks Romany as a native language, and 0.2% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Romany knowledge in Latvia differ between age groups?

In Latvia, 0.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Romany, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.