English language proficiency of non-native speakers of English England and Wales 2021

Published by D. Clark, Dec 5, 2023
In 2021, most people in England and Wales who did not have English as their main language were proficient in English to some degree, with 43.9 percent advising they could speak English "very well" and a further 35.8 percent who could speak English "well".

English proficiency of residents who do not identify English (English or Welsh in Wales) as their main language in England and Wales in 2011 and 2021

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Release date

November 2022

Region

United Kingdom (England, Wales)

Survey time period

2011 to 2021

Age group

3 years and older

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