The Expat Insider 2025 survey reflects insights from over 10,000 expats across 172 nationalities to rank 46 global destinations based on every aspect of life abroad, including Personal Finance, Career Prospects, Ease of Settling In, and Quality of Life. A key finding this year is the growing impact of personal finances on overall satisfaction, as countries scoring high in the Personal Finance index increasingly dominate the top of the overall rankings.
Key Highlights
- Focus on Personal Finance: A primary theme this year is the strong correlation between financial satisfaction and overall happiness; countries performing well in the Personal Finance Index consistently appear at the top of the general rankings.
- Topical Indices: The report breaks down data into five specific indices: Quality of Life, Ease of Settling In, Working Abroad, Personal Finance, and Expat Essentials.
- Regional Insights: Users can explore deep dives and infographics for individual countries, including major destinations like Panama, Mexico, Thailand, and China.
- Trend Analysis: The survey identifies the “biggest winners and losers” of the year, highlighting which countries have significantly improved or declined in expat appeal compared to previous years.
