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Ukrainian language knowledge in Latvia

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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.

Ages
Speakers
2.5%
of the population in Latvia
speaks Ukrainian in 2024 (All)
1st
Latvia is 1st in Europe
for Ukrainian speakers in 2024 (All)
5th
Ukrainian is the 5th language
in Latvia in 2024 (All)
Speakers
Year
All
2.5%
55+
2.4%
35-54
3%
15-34
2.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Ukrainian in Latvia?

According to the European Commission Eurobarometer survey (2024), 2.5% of the population in Latvia speaks Ukrainian. This breaks down into 0.3% native (mother tongue) speakers and 2.2% foreign speakers who report good or very good proficiency.

Is Ukrainian primarily spoken as a native or foreign language in Latvia?

In Latvia, Ukrainian is predominantly spoken as a foreign language (2.2% foreign speakers with functional fluency vs 0.3% native speakers).

How does Ukrainian proficiency in Latvia differ between younger and older generations?

In Latvia, 2.2% of young people aged 15–34 speak Ukrainian, compared to 2.4% of residents aged 55 and over. This represents a 0.2 percentage point decrease among younger cohorts.