In 2012 only 30% of the 13,000 Romani in Finland spoke Kalo fluently, but about 50% could understand it. It is now uncommon for Kalo speakers to pass the language to children although there have been efforts made to revive it in recent years. There are
language nests in
Rovaniemi, and in
Helsinki, Romani courses were established. In Finland, the municipalities can establish Romani courses if there is enough demand, though there have been problems due to a lack of resources. Finnish Romani in Sweden have a right to Kalo and Finnish education. The number of those speaking the Romani language is estimated to have fallen by almost 40% during the past fifty years. == Phonology ==