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Finnish language knowledge in Sweden

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

Ages
Speakers
1.5%
of the population in Sweden speaks Finnish in 2024 (All)
3rd
Sweden is 3rd in Europe
for Finnish speakers in 2024 (All)
7th
Finnish is the 7th language
in Sweden in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.5%
55+
1.6%
35-54
2.5%
15-34
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Finnish in Sweden?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 1.5% of the population in Sweden speaks Finnish (0.8% native speakers and 0.7% foreign speakers).

How many people in Sweden speak Finnish as a native vs foreign language?

In Sweden, 0.8% of the population speaks Finnish as a native language, and 0.7% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Finnish knowledge in Sweden differ between age groups?

In Sweden, 0.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Finnish, compared to 1.6% of residents aged 55 and over.