Top 19 EU Countries with the most English job offers

March 17, 2025 *Updated February 2, 2026

Kevin Kocher

originally written by Chris Pyak 2017

English job offers are essential for immigrants. If you are a European Union citizen and you want to work in another member state, you need to be able to communicate. Oftentimes you don’t speak the local language from day one. You need time to get settled and learn the local language “on the job”. But despite the fact that English is the international language of business, the number of English jobs in EU member countries varies widely.

The Top 19 EU member countries with the most English job offers

19. Spain

Obviously Spanish is spoken in Spain. But Spain’s job market is growing in areas like tourism, renewable energy, and technology. Tech companies are increasingly investing in the country, opening up opportunities in cities like Madrid and Barcelona. While speaking Spanish, multinational corporations and the tourism industry frequently hire English-speaking workers too. Check out Accenture or Microsoft in Spain.

18. Portugal

Portugal’s economy is developing in several key areas, including tourism, renewable energy, and technology. Lisbon has become a spot for startups and international businesses, which has led to more job opportunities lately for English-speaking professionals. IT, hospitality, and customer service roles are among the most accessible options. Portugal is also no stranger to digital nomads. Check the employer “outsystems”

17. Slovenia

Slovenia’s economy is smaller and blue-collar. Since it’s a smaller country, the job market is niche. But there are good opportunities in industries that export goods or in hospitality. English is useful, especially in tourism and business development. There’s also increasing focus on sustainability, which is creating new jobs in green tech. Check out Krka in Slovenia!

16. Hungary

Hungary has a strong industrial sector, and Budapest has become a major center for business process outsourcing (BPO) and shared service centers. The nation needs English-speaking professionals in finance, IT, and customer support. While Hungarian is important for many jobs, international companies sometimes operate in English. Check out Morgan Stanley jobs in Hungary.

15. Czech Republic

The Czech Republic has a well-developed economy, with major industries in manufacturing, engineering, and IT. The automotive industry also plays a big role in job creation. IT and customer support positions are among the best options for English-speaking professionals. Check out “Škoda Auto.”

14. Romania

Romania’s tech sector has been expanding lately, with demand for software developers, engineers, and IT support specialists. Bucharest is a hotspot for tech startups and outsourcing companies, meaning English speakers have opportunities there. The manufacturing and automotive industries also provide jobs for skilled workers. Foreign investment in Romania continues to grow, and it is a growing destination for digital nomads due to it’s low cost of living. Check out “UiPath” there.

13. Estonia

Estonia is well-known now for its digital economy and business-friendly tech environment. The country has a strong presence in cybersecurity, fintech, and software development, making it a great place for English-speaking professionals in IT. Estonia’s e-governance system and business-friendly policies also attract foreign talent. Checkout Bolt or Wise (TransferWise) in Estonia!

12. Finland

Finland has a highly educated workforce and a strong focus on technology, engineering, and clean-tech. The country invests heavily in research and innovation, offering opportunities for professionals in R&D. While Finnish is useful, some international companies and startups use English as their working language. Check out Nokia in Helsinki!

11. France

Paris, as a global business center and world-city, has job opportunities in multinational companies. French is usually required, but international businesses in tech, tourism, and finance sometimes hire English speakers. Check out L’Oréal jobs there.

10. Luxembourg

Luxembourg’s economy is centered around finance, with a strong presence of banks, investment firms, and European institutions. English is widely used in the business world, making it easier for international professionals to find work. The job market is competitive, but salaries and benefits tend to be high. Check out Amazon jobs in Luxembourg!

9. Cyprus

Cyprus has a service-based economy, with tourism, financial services, and shipping playing key roles. Limassol is the main business hub, and the country is attracting more remote workers. English is commonly spoken in the business world, especially in tourism and finance, making it a good place for English-speaking professionals to find jobs. Check out FXTM (ForexTime) in Cyprus.

8. Malta

Maltese and English are the official languages of Malta. The sectors that are profiting here are financial services (Fintech), IT, and iGaming. But considering the job market is small due to the country’s physical size and population, Malta has less overall job postings. iGaming is up and coming & there is suitable English job openings there.

7. Austria

Austria has a diverse job market supported by a strong economy. Vienna, home to many international organizations, offers plenty of opportunities for English speakers. That said, German is much more prevalent, though fields like IT, research, and engineering tend to be more flexible. Check out “Red Bull” openings in Austria.

6. Belgium

Belgium is an important business hub due to its central location in Europe. Major industries include logistics, chemicals, and financial services. Brussels, as the EU headquarters, has a steady demand for professionals in administration, policy, and international relations—many of whom work in English. The tech sector, particularly cybersecurity, is also seeing increased demand. Check out the company called “SWIFT”

5. Poland

Poland has curbed it’s illegal migration almost completely, but Poland’s job market is stable and the economy is on the rise. There’s a demand for English-speaking professionals and jobs to apply for – particularly in automation, robotics, and electrotechnics. While Polish language is still obviously dominant, many international companies operate in English, especially in business hubs like Warsaw and Kraków. Check out “CD Projekt Red” in Poland.

4. Sweden

Sweden offers strong job opportunities; especially in IT, engineering, cyber security, and pharmaceuticals. The tech sector continues to expand; with startups and large companies constantly looking for skilled workers. Sustainability and green technology are also growing. Check out Spotify jobs or data center projects in Sweden.

3. Germany

Data from 2024 showed that English job offers dropped from 3.76% to just under 2% in total. Then it rose back to 3.8% where it sits currently. This shows you the scale of this listing; when #3 overall in the EU has still only 3.8% English jobs. For more about Germany, you can check out the highest paying jobs in 2025.

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2. Netherlands

Relatively more English jobs than in Germany and most others. Global business sectors include logistics, IT, and engineering. Company ideas include Philips, Shell, or ASML because they are global companies.

1. Ireland

Dublin, the capital, is home to many international corporations such as Google, Apple, LinkedIn, Amazon & Meta. Ireland is of course majority English-speaking, along with the UK, who left the EU. Therefore UK does not make this list.

Let’s make this more meaningful for you. The total number of English jobs in each EU member country are one aspect. To put it into perspective, we should also look at the total population, then the unemployment rate in each country. This way, you get a feeling on how “welcoming” the labor market in each EU member country might be towards European professionals on the move.

Ireland and Malta are the two official English-speaking countries in the EU. But would you have expected the relatively small Netherlands to offer more jobs in English than Germany? Around 15% of all jobs in Amsterdam are English job offers. In Germany, less than 4% of all jobs are available in English.

What can you learn from this fact for your own job hunt strategy?

And what could German employers learn – who have more and more trouble finding skilled labor due to our aging population?

PS: Don’t forget the UK, Switzerland and Norway as european countries not in the EU. They would all rank in this list, in that order, respectively. Although you may not be able to change jobs into other EU countries as freely.