English Speaking Countries
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to English-speaking countries around the world! English-speaking countries refer to nations where English is the primary language of communication, either as an official language or widely spoken as a second language. In this post, we’ll explore a curated list of these countries, their regions, and population estimates. Whether you’re a traveler, language enthusiast, or simply curious about the global reach of the English language, this list will provide valuable insight into the diverse nations where English serves as a linguistic bridge.
Let’s embark on this journey to discover the richness and diversity of English-speaking countries worldwide.
List of English Speaking Countries
This is a list of countries where English is considered to be the official language or the de facto language, the language used by most speakers but not considered the official language. Non-sovereign entities are not included:
| Country | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | Caribbean | 85,000 |
| Australia | Australia | 22,374,370 |
| Bahamas, The | Caribbean | 331,000 |
| Barbados | Caribbean | 294,000 |
| Belize | Central America / Caribbean | 288,000 |
| Botswana | Africa | 1,882,000 |
| Cameroon | Africa | 18,549,000 |
| Canada | North America | 33,531,000 |
| Dominica | Caribbean | 73,000 |
| Eritrea | Africa | 5,224,000 |
| Ethiopia | Africa | 82,101,998 |
| Fiji | Oceania | 827,900 |
| The Gambia | Africa | 1,709,000 |
| Ghana | Africa | 23,478,000 |
| Grenada | Caribbean | 106,000 |
| Guyana | South America / Caribbean | 738,000 |
| India | Asia | 1,143,540,000 |
| Ireland | Europe | 4,581,269 |
| Jamaica | Caribbean | 2,714,000 |
| Kenya | Africa | 37,538,000 |
| Kiribati | Oceania | 95,000 |
| Kingdom of the Netherlands | Caribbean (and Europe) | 17,000,000 |
| Lesotho | Africa | 2,008,000 |
| Liberia | Africa | 3,750,000 |
| Malawi | Africa | 13,925,000 |
| Malta | Europe | 412,600 |
| Marshall Islands | Oceania | 59,000 |
| Mauritius | Africa / Indian Ocean | 1,262,000 |
| Federated States of Micronesia | Oceania | 111,000 |
| Namibia | Africa | 2,074,000 |
| Nauru | Oceania | 10,000 |
| New Zealand | Oceania | 4,294,350 |
| Nigeria | Africa | 148,093,000 |
| Pakistan | Asia | 165,449,000 |
| Palau | Oceania | 20,000 |
| Papua New Guinea | Oceania | 6,331,000 |
| Philippines | Asia | 90,457,200 |
| Rwanda | Africa | 9,725,000 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Caribbean | 50,000 |
| Saint Lucia | Caribbean | 165,000 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Caribbean | 120,000 |
| Samoa | Oceania | 188,359 |
| Seychelles | Africa / Indian Ocean | 87,000 |
| Sierra Leone | Africa | 5,866,000 |
| Singapore | Asia | 4,839,400 |
| Solomon Islands | Oceania | 506,992 |
| South Africa | Africa | 47,850,700 |
| South Sudan | Africa | 8,260,490 |
| Sudan | Africa | 31,894,000 |
| Swaziland | Africa | 1,141,000 |
| Tanzania | Africa | 40,454,000 |
| Tonga | Oceania | 100,000 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean | 1,333,000 |
| Tuvalu | Oceania | 11,000 |
| The United Kingdom | Europe | 61,612,300 |
| The United States | North America | 309,442,000 |
| Uganda | Africa | 30,884,000 |
| Vanuatu | Oceania | 226,000 |
| Zambia | Africa | 11,922,000 |
| Zimbabwe | Africa | 13,349,000 |
Map of English-Speaking Countries:
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Source: Wikipedia