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Russian language knowledge in Slovenia

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Russian in Slovenia 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
0.9%
of the population in Slovenia speaks Russian in 2024 (All)
15th
Slovenia is 15th in Europe
for Russian speakers in 2024 (All)
8th
Russian is the 8th language
in Slovenia in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.9%
55+
0.9%
35-54
0.8%
15-34
1.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Russian in Slovenia?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.9% of the population in Slovenia speaks Russian (0.0% native speakers and 0.9% foreign speakers).

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

In Slovenia, 0.0% of the population speaks Russian as a native language, and 0.9% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Russian knowledge in Slovenia differ between age groups?

In Slovenia, 1.3% of 15–34 year olds speak Russian, compared to 0.9% of residents aged 55 and over.