Countries by English Proficiency Index 2024

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Countries by English Proficiency Index 2024

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Key Findings

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Netherlands leads in EF English Proficiency Score with 663 in 2024.

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Average EF English Proficiency Score in 2024: 644 · median: 645.

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Gap in 2024: Netherlands is 1.1× larger than Germany.

About This Dataset

Countries by English Proficiency Index 2024

Countries ranked by the EF English Proficiency Index 2024, which scores non-native English-speaking countries on standardised adult English test performance. The Netherlands consistently tops the global English Proficiency Index among non-native speaking countries — reflecting an education system that integrates English instruction from primary school, a media environment that airs English-language content without dubbing, and a trading culture that has historically required multilingual competence.

Analysis

Netherlands heads the table on 663, ahead of Norway (654) and Denmark (650) in EF English Proficiency Score in 2024. 36 separates the highest figure (663) from the lowest (627). First and second are separated by 9, so the leader sits inside the field rather than apart from it. Places 3 to 8 are close together, spanning 650 to 627.

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8 categories · 1 year

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Top Value

663

Netherlands

EF English Proficiency Score · 2024

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EF English Proficiency Score

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2024

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Methodology & source

Data source: Wikipedia
Coverage: 8 entities · 2024 · 8 observations
Measure: EF English Proficiency Score
Last updated: 6 September 2026
Compiled by: The ANYSTAT team, from the source above

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Values use the measure and unit named on this page. Consult the dataset description and cited source for coverage, definitions and any unit conversions. Displayed values may be rounded for readability.
Entities are ranked highest-first on their value in 2024.

Rankings & Full Data

8 records · EF English Proficiency Score · ranked by 2024

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#	Category	2024
🥇	Netherlands	663
🥈	Norway	654
🥉	Denmark	650
4	Sweden	647
5	Finland	643
6	Austria	635
7	Portugal	631
8	Germany	627

Data Sources & References

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1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EF_English_Proficiency_Index Visit ↗

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