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Portugal ranks in Top 10 countries in English Proficiency


Portugal ranks in Top 10 countries in English Proficiency - portugal news
Portugal ranks in Top 10 countries in English Proficiency - Portugal Business News





Portugal news - Portugal ranks in the Top 10 countries worldwide in the English Proficiency Index. All the Top 10 countries in the global ranking score a very high proficiency in the English language, meaning that they are able to use nuanced and appropriate language in social situations, to read advanced texts with ease and to negotiate a contract with a native English speaker. The ranking is prepared by Swiss company EF Education First.



Top 10 countries worldwide in the English Proficiency Index 2023



No 1 – Netherlands


The Netherlands is ranked the Top country in the world as well as the top country in Europe in the English proficiency index 2023.



No 2 – Singapore


Singapore is ranked the second country in the world in the English proficiency index 2023.



No 3 – Austria


Austria is ranked the third country in the world in the English proficiency index 2023.



No 4 – Denmark


Denmark is ranked the fourth country in the world in the English proficiency index 2023.



No 5 – Norway


Norway is ranked fifth country in the world in the English proficiency index 2023.



No 6 – Sweden


Sweden is ranked sixth country in the world in the English proficiency index 2023.



No 7 – Belgium


Belgium is ranked seventh country in the world in the English proficiency index 2023.



No 8 – Portugal


Portugal is ranked eighth country in the world in the English proficiency index 2023.


The Portuguese region and city that scores the highest in the English proficiency index 2023 is Coimbra.



No 9 – South Africa


South Africa is ranked ninth country in the world in the English proficiency index 2023.



No 10 – Germany


Germany is ranked tenth country in the world in the English proficiency index 2023.










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