Best Countries for English Proficiency 2026

United States ranks 1st for english proficiency with a score of 100 out of 100, based on data from EF English Proficiency Index.

For non-native English speakers relocating abroad, the population's English ability determines how easily you can navigate daily life, work, and social connections without learning the local language. A high score means English gets you far; a low score means significant language investment. Formula: english_proficiency = ef_epi_normalised (min-max across 300–700). Native countries hardcoded to 100.

55 countries have english proficiency scores in the Relocate Index. 5 countries lack sufficient data for this dimension.