language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for Slovenian in Slovenia using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether Slovenian is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 97.0% of the population in Slovenia speaks Slovenian (93.2% native speakers and 3.8% foreign speakers).
In Slovenia, 93.2% of the population speaks Slovenian as a native language, and 3.8% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Slovenia, 97.5% of 15–34 year olds speak Slovenian, compared to 97.8% of residents aged 55 and over.