Statistics

Welsh language confidence and attitudes (National Survey for Wales): April 2017 to March 2018

National Statistics

This report looks at ability in the Welsh language, confidence in using Welsh and attitudes towards the Welsh language.

Main points

  • 62% of those who couldn’t speak Welsh said that they would like to be able to speak Welsh.
  • 86% believe the Welsh language is something to be proud of.
  • 67% thought more effort needed to be put into supporting the language.
  • 68% of Welsh speakers felt confident speaking Welsh.
  • 36% worried they would be judged on how well they spoke it.

Reports

Welsh language confidence and attitudes (National Survey for Wales), April 2017 to March 2018 , file type: PDF, file size: 880 KB

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Contact

Lisa Walters

Telephone: 0300 025 6682

Rydym yn croesawu galwadau a gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg / We welcome calls and correspondence in Welsh.

Media

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Series

Welsh language (National Survey for Wales)

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