Top 5 English Speaking Countries in Africa

In this article, we will take a look at the top 5 English speaking countries in Africa. If you would like to read our discussion on English proficiency in Africa, you can go to the Top 15 English Speaking Countries in Africa.

5. Zimbabwe

English Speaking Population: 82.07 %

Zimbabwe is one of the countries with the most official languages (16). The main languages are Shona, spoken by about 42%, and Ndebele, spoken by around 39% of the country’s population. English is the language of choice for most government, business, and educational institutions in the country. With a population of 17 million, Zimbabwe expects a GDP growth reduction to 3.25% due to drought conditions affecting agricultural output and a decrease in global demand for its agricultural exports.