Which language is official in the most countries?

English is an official or national language in more countries than any other, about 67, followed by French and Arabic. If you speak one of these, the world opens up.

English

67 countries

French

29 countries

Arabic

25 countries

Spanish

21 countries

Portuguese

10 countries

German

6 countries

Dutch

5 countries

Italian

4 countries

Malay

4 countries

Chinese

4 countries

Russian

4 countries

Swahili

4 countries

Number of countries where each language holds official or national status (Wikipedia: "List of languages by the number of countries in which they are recognized as an official language"). Figures are approximate and include partial/regional official status.