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Kurdish language knowledge in Sweden

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

Ages
Speakers
0.3%
of the population in Sweden speaks Kurdish in 2024 (All)
2nd
Sweden is 2nd in Europe
for Kurdish speakers in 2024 (All)
16th
Kurdish is the 16th language
in Sweden in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.3%
55+
0.2%
35-54
0.6%
15-34
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Kurdish in Sweden?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.3% of the population in Sweden speaks Kurdish (0.3% native speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers).

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

In Sweden, 0.3% of the population speaks Kurdish as a native language, and 0.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Kurdish knowledge in Sweden differ between age groups?

In Sweden, 0.0% of 15–34 year olds speak Kurdish, compared to 0.2% of residents aged 55 and over.