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Irish Gaelic language knowledge in Malta

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

Ages
Speakers
0.1%
of the population in Malta speaks Irish Gaelic in 2024 (All)
4th
Malta is 4th in Europe
for Irish Gaelic speakers in 2024 (All)
21th
Irish Gaelic is the 21th language
in Malta in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.1%
55+
0.3%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Irish Gaelic in Malta?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.1% of the population in Malta speaks Irish Gaelic (0.0% native speakers and 0.1% foreign speakers).

How many people in Malta speak Irish Gaelic as a native vs foreign language?

In Malta, 0.0% of the population speaks Irish Gaelic as a native language, and 0.1% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Irish Gaelic knowledge in Malta differ between age groups?

In Malta, 0.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Irish Gaelic, compared to 0.3% of residents aged 55 and over.