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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Lithuanian in Lithuania using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Lithuanian is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 96.0% of the population in Lithuania speaks Lithuanian (91.5% native speakers and 4.5% foreign speakers).
In Lithuania, 91.5% of the population speaks Lithuanian as a native language, and 4.5% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Lithuania, 95.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Lithuanian, compared to 95.6% of residents aged 55 and over.