The Most Popular Language on Duolingo in Every Country

The Dataset tab includes the full list of countries, including the 2nd most popular language in each.

Key takeaways

• English is the number #1 ranked language on Duolingo in 134 different countries
• Other popular languages include Spanish (#1 in 33 countries) and French (#1 in 16 countries)

The world’s most spoken language

English is the most prominent language on the planet, with approximately 1.5 billion speakers. As a result, it’s also the top language people are learning on Duolingo, as of 2024. 

According to Duolingo research, the top reasons people learn English are to support their education, connect with others, and boost their careers.