language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for English in Sweden using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether English is gaining or losing popularity.
According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 76.2% of the population in Sweden speaks English (2.5% native speakers and 73.6% foreign speakers).
In Sweden, 2.5% of the population speaks English as a native language, and 73.6% speaks it as a foreign language.
In Sweden, 87.0% of 15–34 year olds speak English, compared to 61.0% of residents aged 55 and over.