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Romany language knowledge in Slovakia

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

Ages
Speakers
1.9%
of the population in Slovakia speaks Romany in 2024 (All)
2nd
Slovakia is 2nd in Europe
for Romany speakers in 2024 (All)
7th
Romany is the 7th language
in Slovakia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.9%
55+
0.7%
35-54
2.7%
15-34
2.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Romany in Slovakia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.9% of the population in Slovakia speaks Romany (0.4% native speakers and 1.5% foreign speakers).

How many people in Slovakia speak Romany as a native vs foreign language?

In Slovakia, 0.4% of the population speaks Romany as a native language, and 1.5% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Romany knowledge in Slovakia differ between age groups?

In Slovakia, 2.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Romany, compared to 0.7% of residents aged 55 and over.