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Russian language knowledge in United Kingdom

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

Ages
Speakers
1.5%
of the population in United Kingdom speaks Russian in 2012 (All)
12th
United Kingdom is 12th in Europe
for Russian speakers in 2012
8th
Russian is the 8th language
in United Kingdom in 2012

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
1.5%
55+
0.0%
35-54
2.0%
15-34
2.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak Russian in United Kingdom?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2012), 1.5% of the population in United Kingdom speaks Russian (0.2% native speakers and 1.3% foreign speakers).

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

In United Kingdom, 0.2% of the population speaks Russian as a native language, and 1.3% speaks it as a foreign language.

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

In United Kingdom, 2.6% of 15–34 year olds speak Russian, compared to 0.0% of residents aged 55 and over.