5 Worst English Speaking Countries in Asia

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 worst English speaking countries in Asia. If you would like to check out our detailed analysis of Asian English proficiency trends, you can go to the 20 Worst English Speaking Countries in Asia.

5. Kazakhstan

Average Proficiency Score: 415

Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital, has the highest average score in the country (485). The top age group is 26-30, with an average score of 443. Women have an average score of 387, which is dangerously low, whereas men have an average of 443. It is quite possible that the national score could improve significantly if women’s English skills are improved.

4. Iraq

Average Proficiency Score: 410

The country’s overall standing has improved since 2020, when it had an average score of 383. Despite that, it is still one of the countries with the worst English skills in Asia. Women have an average of 394, whereas men average 423.

3. Saudi Arabia

Average Proficiency Score: 408

Saudi Arabia ranks third on our list and is one of the countries with the lowest English proficiency in the world. The average proficiency score for women is 431, whereas for men, it is 386. The top city is Mecca, where the average comes to around 442.

2. Yemen

Average Proficiency Score: 392

Yemen has been facing ongoing conflict and instability for the past many years, which is one of the causes behind the disruption of education. This is one reason why the country is among the worst English-speaking countries in the world, ranking second on our list.

1. Tajikistan

Average Proficiency Score: 388

Tajikistan ranks as the worst English-speaking country in Asia and the second-worst in the entire world. With an average proficiency score of 388, the statistics paint a dismal picture of English education. According to The Times of Central Asia, many English educators from Tajikistan believe that this low proficiency is due to outdated and ineffective teaching methods, which have not been updated since Soviet times. Women have an average score of 359, whereas men come up to 419.

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