What country has the best English proficiency?

The Netherlands
The Netherlands has emerged as the nation with the highest English language proficiency, according to the EF English Proficiency Index, with a score of 72. It is ahead of five other northern European nations at the top of the chart. In fact, the only non-European nation in the top ten is Singapore at number six.

What country is #1 in English?

Largest English Speaking Countries:

Which European countries speak the most English?

With a proficiency of 71.45\%, the Netherlands is the country with the highest proficiency in English in all of continental Europe. Whether it’s the similarities between English and Dutch, or some other factor, the population of this region can speak English at near-native levels.

What percentage of France speaks English?

Recent stats estimate that around 39\% or just under two-fifths of the French population report being able to speak English to some degree. Not many of these can speak it fluently though – much like other European countries, many of this 39\% will only be able to converse in very basic English at best.

Which countries have the highest and lowest levels of English proficiency?

English proficiency levels are evolving at different rates in different countries, including a few countries with declining English skills. Europe as a whole has the highest proficiency in English, while the Middle East averages the lowest. Women speak English better than men on average.

Do people in Iraq need to learn English to succeed?

In fact, Britain held Iraq as a mandate for 15 short years, between 1917 and 1932. Without this outside influence of the English language, the majority of the population has not been exposed and has not needed to learn English in order to be successful. Interestingly, English is considered the primary foreign language in this country.

Which countries are the least able to speak English?

Among the least proficient in English is El Salvador, a Central American country. This country was a Spanish colony from 1525 until 1821, when the Spanish language was used for government, business, and religious purposes. Today, its official language continues to be Spanish.

What is in the 2020 Global English proficiency report?

The 2020 report includes English proficiency levels by gender, age group, and region, within countries, and some English proficiency scores by city. The website displays portions of the report and has analysis of English skills in many countries and territories.