2026 Edition

The world’s largest ranking of countries and regions by English skills

Based on test results of 2.2m adults in 117 countries & regions

Finland

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#17 Finland of 117 countries/regions
Proficiency: High
Position in Europe: 15 of 33
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Sweden

This year's number 1

#1 Sweden of 117 countries/regions
Proficiency: Very high
Position in Europe: 1 of 33
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EF EPI 2026

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EF EPI 2026
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  • Low
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Global Ranking of Countries and Regions 2026

  • Global
  • Europe
  • Asia
  • Latin America
  • Africa
  • Middle East

Global Age Trends

  • 18-20 yrs
  • 21-25 yrs
  • 26-30 yrs
  • 31-40 yrs
  • 41+ yrs

Global Gender Trends

Female
Male

Regional Trends

  • Europe
  • Asia
  • Africa
  • Latin America
  • Middle East

Scores by job function

Accounting & Finance:465
Admin & Clerical:484
Customer Service:521
Human Resources:485
IT:515
Legal:496
Marketing:491
Operations:509
Purchasing & Procurement:496
R&D:527
Sales:500
Strategy & Project management:549
Student:487
Teacher:516
Technicians/Maintenance:446
Unspecified/unemployed:496

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