<P> The following is a list of territories where English is an official language , that is , a language used in citizen interactions with government officials . In 2015 , there were 54 sovereign states and 27 non-sovereign entities where English was an official language . Many country subdivisions have declared English an official language at the local or regional level . </P>
<P> The following is a list of territories where English is an official language , that is , a language used in citizen interactions with government officials . In 2015 , there were 54 sovereign states and 27 non-sovereign entities where English was an official language . Many country subdivisions have declared English an official language at the local or regional level . </P>
number of countries where english is the official language
number of countries where english is the official language
54
54