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Russian language knowledge in Poland

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Russian in Poland 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
1.1%
of the population in Poland speaks Russian in 2024 (All)
13th
Poland is 13th in Europe
for Russian speakers in 2024 (All)
4th
Russian is the 4th language
in Poland in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.1%
55+
1.4%
35-54
0.9%
15-34
1.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Russian in Poland?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.1% of the population in Poland speaks Russian (0.1% native speakers and 1.0% foreign speakers).

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

In Poland, 0.1% of the population speaks Russian as a native language, and 1.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Russian knowledge in Poland differ between age groups?

In Poland, 1.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Russian, compared to 1.4% of residents aged 55 and over.