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England: English language proficiency of non-native speakers in 2011

Percentage of total population who were non-native speakers of English in England in 2011, by proficiency rate
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The data displays the self-assessed proficiency levels of the non-native English speaking population in England in 2011. While 3.3% stated that they could speak English very well, 0.3% stated that they could not speak English at all. Non-native speakers of English accounted for 8% of the total population of England.

Can speak English very well 3.3
Can speak English well 3
Cannot speak English well 1.4
Cannot speak English 0.3