Alternate Names: “Lapp” (pej.), Lule, Saami
Dialects: None known. Quite distinct from other Saami.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,500 in Sweden (Krauss 1992). 1,000–2,000 speakers in Norway and Sweden (Salminen 2007). Population total all countries: 2,000. Ethnic population: 6,000.
Language Use: Language use has recently been activated to some extent. Younger speakers may nevertheless prefer Swedish [swe] (Salminen 2007). Used by few children. Also use Swedish [swe].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%. Literacy rate in L2: 75%–100%. NT: 1903–2003.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Sweden
Other Comments: Ethnic autonym: Saami.