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Russian language knowledge in Lithuania

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Russian in Lithuania 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.

Ages
Speakers
51.3%
of the population in Lithuania speaks Russian in 2024 (All)
3rd
Lithuania is 3rd in Europe
for Russian speakers in 2024 (All)
2nd
Russian is the 2nd language
in Lithuania in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
51.3%
55+
70.7%
35-54
50.3%
15-34
22.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Russian in Lithuania?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 51.3% of the population in Lithuania speaks Russian (3.9% native speakers and 47.4% foreign speakers).

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

In Lithuania, 3.9% of the population speaks Russian as a native language, and 47.4% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Russian knowledge in Lithuania differ between age groups?

In Lithuania, 22.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Russian, compared to 70.7% of residents aged 55 and over.