Yes, We Can! Top Ranking for Austria and Vienna in the English Check

Austria is among the best countries in the world in 2025 when it comes to English proficiency. In the current EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), the republic ranks 3rd among 123 countries. Vienna also shines: The federal capital ranks second among all capitals worldwide, only surpassed by Copenhagen.

Austria significantly improved in English proficiency

With a score of 616 points, Austria improves by six places compared to the previous year. In 2024, the republic was still in 9th place. At the top of the ranking are the Netherlands (1st place) and Croatia (2nd place). The index is based on over two million test results from the EF SET, a free standardized English test.

Vienna in 2nd place worldwide - Graz leads internally

In the city comparison, Austria is also far ahead: Vienna achieves 634 points and is only surpassed by Copenhagen. Within Austria, Graz leads the cities with 655 points, followed by Vienna and Innsbruck.

In the federal state ranking, Styria leads (627 points), followed by Vienna (621) and Salzburg (620). The best results were delivered by the age group of 26 to 30-year-olds with a score of 640 points.

AI analyzed speaking and writing for the first time

For the first time in 2025, data on oral and written competence were also included in the evaluation. An AI-based technology from the Efekta Education Group was used – a subsidiary of EF specializing in educational technology. The goal: a more complete picture of global English competence.

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