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Spanish language knowledge in Slovakia

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

Ages
Speakers
1.5%
of the population in Slovakia speaks Spanish in 2024 (All)
17th
Slovakia is 17th in Europe
for Spanish speakers in 2024 (All)
8th
Spanish is the 8th language
in Slovakia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.5%
55+
0.2%
35-54
1.2%
15-34
3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Spanish in Slovakia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.5% of the population in Slovakia speaks Spanish (0.2% native speakers and 1.4% foreign speakers).

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

In Slovakia, 0.2% of the population speaks Spanish as a native language, and 1.4% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Spanish knowledge in Slovakia differ between age groups?

In Slovakia, 3.8% of 15–34 year olds speak Spanish, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.