Swedish, a North Germanic language, is spoken by millions of people around the world. It is the official language of Sweden and is also widely spoken in Finland, particularly in the coastal areas where Swedish-speaking Finns reside. In addition, Swedish is recognized as a minority language in Estonia and Norway. So, just how many people speak Swedish? Let's find out!
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Statistics on Swedish Speakers
According to recent data, approximately:
- 10 million people speak Swedish as their first language.
- 2.8 million people in Finland speak Swedish as their second language.
- 300,000 people in Estonia speak Swedish as a minority language.
- 100,000 people in Norway speak Swedish as a minority language.
These numbers give us a rough estimate of the total number of Swedish speakers globally. However, it's important to note that the figures may vary slightly due to various factors such as immigration, language policies, and regional dialects.