language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Slovak in Slovakia using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Slovak is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 93.1% of the population in Slovakia speaks Slovak (85.6% native speakers and 7.5% foreign speakers).
In Slovakia, 85.6% of the population speaks Slovak as a native language, and 7.5% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Slovakia, 94.8% of 15–34 year olds speak Slovak, compared to 92.1% of residents aged 55 and over.