This table lists languages spoken in Finland, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
11 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
Finnish
|
Official
Working
|
94% · ≈ 5.3 m |
|
English
|
No special status | 70% · ≈ 3.9 m |
|
Swedish
|
Official
Working
|
44% · ≈ 2.5 m |
|
German
|
No special status | 18% · ≈ 1 m |
|
Skolt Sami
|
Regional
|
<0.1% · ≈ 618 |
|
Finnish Sign Language
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Northern Sami
|
National
|
— |
|
Romany
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Russian
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Swedish Sign Language
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Sámi
|
National
Regional
Minority
|
— |