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10 Largest English Speaking Countries

by Vishul Malik

English is a widely spoken language that connects people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds. It is considered as the global language of business, technology, and communication.


Top 10 English Speaking Countries in the World

English Speaking Countries 


With over 1.5 billion people worldwide either speak or are learning to speak English. This represents approximately 20% of the world’s population. English is a widely spoken language worldwide, it is not surprising that there are several countries where English is the official language. Check out our Languages of the World section to learn more about languages. Let’s take a closer look at the largest English-speaking countries in the world by population.

Country Name Number of English Speakers

Official Language(s)

United States 268 million None at the federal level (English is the de facto national language)
India 125 million Hindi and English
Pakistan 94 million Urdu and English
Nigeria 79 million English
Philippines 67 million Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English
United Kingdom 63 million English
South Africa 4.9 million 11 official languages, including English
Canada 27 million English and French
Australia 23 million English
Ghana 3.7 million English

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