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Polish language knowledge in United Kingdom

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

Ages
Speakers
1.6%
of the population in United Kingdom speaks Polish in 2012 (All)
7th
United Kingdom is 7th in Europe
for Polish speakers in 2012
6th
Polish is the 6th language
in United Kingdom in 2012

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.6%
55+
0.6%
35-54
1.4%
15-34
2.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Polish in United Kingdom?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2012), 1.6% of the population in United Kingdom speaks Polish (1.6% native speakers and 0.0% foreign speakers).

How many people in United Kingdom speak Polish as a native vs foreign language?

In United Kingdom, 1.6% of the population speaks Polish as a native language, and 0.0% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does Polish knowledge in United Kingdom differ between age groups?

In United Kingdom, 2.9% of 15–34 year olds speak Polish, compared to 0.6% of residents aged 55 and over.