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Polish language knowledge in Lithuania

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

Ages
Speakers
10.6%
of the population in Lithuania speaks Polish in 2024 (All)
2nd
Lithuania is 2nd in Europe
for Polish speakers in 2024 (All)
4th
Polish is the 4th language
in Lithuania in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
10.6%
55+
12.9%
35-54
8.7%
15-34
9.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Polish in Lithuania?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 10.6% of the population in Lithuania speaks Polish (3.6% native speakers and 7.0% foreign speakers).

How many people in Lithuania speak Polish as a native vs foreign language?

In Lithuania, 3.6% of the population speaks Polish as a native language, and 7.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Polish knowledge in Lithuania differ between age groups?

In Lithuania, 9.4% of 15–34 year olds speak Polish, compared to 12.9% of residents aged 55 and over.