language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Ukrainian in Latvia using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Ukrainian is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 2.5% of the population in Latvia speaks Ukrainian (0.3% native speakers and 2.2% foreign speakers).
In Latvia, 0.3% of the population speaks Ukrainian as a native language, and 2.2% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Latvia, 2.2% of 15–34 year olds speak Ukrainian, compared to 2.4% of residents aged 55 and over.