As more and more people opt for remote work, opportunities are opening up to work from anywhere in the world.
Ireland has been named among the top ten best countries for digital nomads, according to a new study.
Online marketplace for legal services UpCounsel conducted the survey to find out which countries are most desirable for those looking to relocate.
So, if you’re dreaming of remote working, check out these ten destinations that have been named the ultimate spots to relocate.
The world’s top destinations for digital nomads ‒ for a great work-life balance
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many people opened their eyes to the possibility of remote work. As workers relocated from their offices to their homes, many reflected on what this new style of working could mean.
Now that travel has mostly resumed across the globe, workers are wondering if they could take their remote work further afield to experience life elsewhere.
Maybe you’re dreaming of a new city or life on the beach. Whatever you choose, the options are endless when it comes to the life of a digital nomad.
Ireland named among best countries for digital nomads ‒ a great place to live and work
UpCounsel compiled a list of the top ten countries for digital nomads to relocate. Using an index based on variables such as passport strength, Human Development Index, and migrant population, they were able to rank the ten best and five worst countries to relocate to.
Singapore was crowned the best country to relocate to, with a relocation score of 94.9/100 and a total immigrant population of 43.1%.
Following behind Singapore, Germany claimed second place with a score of 92.4. Then, Switzerland and Luxembourg took joint third position, with a score of 92.
Scoring an impressive 91.3, Sweden ranked fifth. Meanwhile, Ireland was also named among the best countries for digital nomads, claiming fifth position with a score of 90.5.
Other countries mentioned on the list ‒ the best and worst countries to relocate
Ranking just behind Ireland to be named among the best countries for digital nomads, Australia claimed sixth position with a score of 90.4.
Meanwhile, New Zealand claimed seventh position scoring 89.7. Norway claimed eighth with a score of 89, and Austria ninth scoring 88.2. Rounding out the top ten, Liechtenstein scored an impressive 88.1.
At the other end of the scale, Afghanistan was named the least attractive country for digital nomads. Scoring just six out of 100, the country claims an HDI of 0.511. It has just a 0.4% immigrant population and 26 countries that offer visa-free entry to passport holders.
Eritrea, Haiti, Yemen, and Myanmar were also named in the bottom five destinations to relocate to.
