language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Russian in Latvia using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Russian is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 76.2% of the population in Latvia speaks Russian (27.5% native speakers and 48.7% foreign speakers).
In Latvia, 27.5% of the population speaks Russian as a native language, and 48.7% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Latvia, 60.1% of 15–34 year olds speak Russian, compared to 79.3% of residents aged 55 and over.