This table lists languages spoken in Ireland, 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
12 languages| Language | Statuses | Language presence |
|---|---|---|
|
English
|
Official
Working
|
98% · ≈ 5.2 m |
|
Irish
|
Official
Regional
|
22% · ≈ 1.2 m |
|
French
|
Minority
|
13% · ≈ 696 k |
|
Arabic
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Chinese
|
Minority
|
— |
|
German
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Irish Sign Language
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Latvian
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Lithuanian
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Polish
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Romanian
|
Minority
|
— |
|
Russian
|
Minority
|
— |