Nigeria has been ranked the 5th best English-speaking country in Africa and 29th in the world, according to the 2025 edition of the EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI) released by Education First (EF).
The report, which assesses adult English language skills across 123 countries and regions, highlights Nigeria’s strong English language proficiency, with English serving as the official language and primary means of communication in education, governance, media, and business.
South Africa leads the African ranking, followed by Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Zambia, occupying the top four spots. Nigeria’s ranking is a testament to its large population of English speakers and the language’s widespread use in various sectors.
“The EF EPI 2025 is based on results from 2.2 million test takers who completed the EF Skills Evaluation Technology (EF SET), the world’s largest free standardized English test,” the report stated.
This year’s report also marks a milestone, assessing speaking and writing skills for the first time using proprietary artificial intelligence technology.
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