Which European Countries Speak English?

There are many countries in Europe where English is widely spoken, but the level of use varies depending on factors such as whether it is an official language or a second language. Here are the European countries where English is spoken:

🇮🇪 Ireland

• Official languages: English and Irish
• Note: English is the dominant language in daily life.

🇲🇹 Malta

• Official languages: English and Maltese
• Note: The education system is based on English; the vast majority speak it fluently.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

• Official language: English
• Note: Spoken as a native language.

Countries where English is widely spoken as a second language:

Although not an official language in these countries, English is commonly used, especially among young people and in urban areas:

🇳🇱 Netherlands

• Over 90% English proficiency
• Strong English education system.

🇸🇪 Sweden

🇩🇰 Denmark

🇳🇴 Norway

• 85–95% English proficiency
• Nearly everyone speaks fluently, especially the youth.

🇫🇮 Finland

• High level of English usage in education and technology.

🇩🇪 Germany

• Widespread in cities and among young people
• Less common in rural areas.

🇦🇹 Austria

🇨🇭 Switzerland

• Common among youth and in the tourism sector.

🇧🇪 Belgium

• Dutch and French are official, but English is widely spoken among the educated population.

🇸🇮 Slovenia

• Strong English education; young people generally speak fluently.

Countries where English is less widely spoken, but still used in tourism and business:

• 🇫🇷 France
• 🇮🇹 Italy
• 🇪🇸 Spain
• 🇵🇹 Portugal
• 🇬🇷 Greece
• 🇵🇱 Poland
• 🇭🇺 Hungary
• 🇨🇿 Czechia

In these countries, you can still get by in touristy areas, though not everyone speaks English fluently.