Language Language use throughout 20th century Language 1931 1970 1979 1989Ukrainian 11.3% 65.2% 71.3% 77.2%Russian 0.1% 31.1% 25.7% 19.9%Yiddish 24.1% Polish 63.5% Other 1.0% 3.7% 3.0% 2.9% The majority of Leopolitans speak Ukrainian. The use of Ukrainian in the city has surged since the 1970s, while the use of Russian has declined since the 1980s. In 2000, it was estimated that 80% of Leopolitans spoke Ukrainian.
Language Language use throughout 20th century Language 1931 1970 1979 1989Ukrainian 11.3% 65.2% 71.3% 77.2%Russian 0.1% 31.1.% 25.7% 19.9%Yiddish 24.1% Polish 63.5% Other 10% 3.7% 3.0% 2.9% The majority of Leopolitans speak Ukrainian. The use of Ukrainian in the city has surged since the 1970s, while the use of Russian, has declined since the 1980s. In 2000 it was estimated that 80% of Leopolitans spoke Ukrainian.