Here's why:
* English as a First Language: The United States has a large population where English is the primary language spoken.
* English as a Second Language: While many countries have a large number of people who speak English as a second language (like India, Pakistan, Nigeria, etc.), the number of native English speakers in the US far exceeds the number of native English speakers in any other country.
It's important to distinguish between:
* Native English Speakers: People who learned English as their first language.
* English as a Second Language: People who learned English after their first language.
So, while other countries have a higher number of people who speak English overall, the United States still holds the title of having the largest population of native English speakers.