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Sami language knowledge in Sweden

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

Ages
Speakers
0.1%
of the population in Sweden speaks Sami in 2024 (All)
2nd
Sweden is 2nd in Europe
for Sami speakers in 2024 (All)
22th
Sami is the 22th language
in Sweden in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
0.1%
55+
0.2%
35-54
0.0%
15-34
0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Sami in Sweden?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 0.1% of the population in Sweden speaks Sami (0.1% native speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers).

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

In Sweden, 0.1% of the population speaks Sami as a native language, and 0.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Sami knowledge in Sweden differ between age groups?

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