Top 5 English Speaking Countries in Africa

3. Sierra Leone

English Speaking Population: 83.53 %

Sierra Leone, situated in West Africa along the Atlantic Ocean, secured its independence from British rule in 1961. English is the country’s official language and is widely used in educational institutions, government offices, and formal contexts. Meanwhile, the predominant native language is Krio, a Creole dialect derived from English, spoken by approximately 90% of the nearly 9 million inhabitants. The nation expects a rise in real GDP growth to 3% in 2024, compared to 2.1% the previous year.