5 Best Countries for English Speakers to Work

In this article, we take a look at the 5 Best Countries For English Speakers To Work. If you’d like to take a look at our detailed analysis of the language learning industry, you can check out 20 Best Countries For English Speakers To Work. 

05. Norway

Proficiency Rank: 5th

HDI Ranking: 2nd

GNI Per Capita: $64,660

English is mandatory in Norwegian schools, which makes Norway one of the European countries with the best English-speaking population. The region of Nord-Norge had the highest proficiency level, with Oslo coming on top in cities.

04. Denmark

Proficiency Rank: 4th 

HDI Ranking: 6th

GNI Per Capita: $60,365

Danish schools also have English as a mandatory language, which is one of the reasons why people aged 21-25 have the best proficiency scores in Denmark. The most proficient region was Midtjylland, with Copenhagen being the top city. Around 86% of Danish people can converse in English.

03. Austria

Proficiency Rank: 3rd 

HDI Ranking: 25th

GNI Per Capita: $53,619

Austria is one of the countries with the most job opportunities for foreigners. English is a common language in the business industry, and around 73% of the total population can converse in it. The city of Graz has an English proficiency score of 668, one of the world’s highest.

02. Singapore

Proficiency Rank: 2nd 

HDI Ranking: 12th

GNI Per Capita: $90,919

Singapore is the only Asian country that makes it to the top ten list on the EF EPI. It is also one of the wealthiest countries based on GNI per capita. The country boasts an up-and-coming job market for foreigners. Out of the 227,800 new jobs created in 2022, almost 88.5% were taken up by foreign talent. This makes Singapore one of the best countries for English speakers to work.

01. The Netherlands

Proficiency Rank: 1st 

HDI Ranking: 10th 

GNI Per Capita: $55,979

The Netherlands has the world’s highest English proficiency, with an average score of 647. People aged 31-40 exhibited the best English skills, with Breda being the top city. English is a Mandatory language in Dutch schools, which is one of the factors behind the country being at the top of this list.

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