English retains a decisive lead as the world’s most studied language, firmly securing its position at the top of global language learning trends.
With hundreds of millions of active users spread across nearly every country, the edtech platform Duolingo tracks what real people voluntarily choose to learn.
According to the Duolingo 2025 Language Report, English dominates international interest, holding the title of the top studied language in 154 countries.
Spanish occupies the second spot on the global map, taking the lead as the most studied language in 26 countries.
French follows in third place, ranking as the primary choice for learners across 12 countries. German claims a smaller footprint among top choices, leading the preferences in 2 countries.
By monitoring voluntary user selections worldwide, these figures offer a direct look into global learning habits and highlight how international preferences lean heavily toward mastering English compared to other major options.
