The 10 best countries for expats, based on job security, housing, quality of life and more—the U.S. didn't even make the top 20

A recent InterNations Expat Insider survey ranks the best countries for expats in 2025.

InterNations surveyed 10,085 expats with a sample size of at least 50 participants per country to determine the final ranking. A total of 46 destinations across the globe were ranked based on five topical categories: working abroad, personal finance, quality of life, expat essentials, and ease of settling in.

Survey participants were asked to rate up to 53 factors on a scale of one to seven.

Kathrin Chudoba, Chief Marketing Officer at InterNations, tells CNBC Make It that the biggest takeaway from this year’s ranking is that people looking to live and work abroad are having positive experiences in Asian and Latin American countries, which have a strong showing on the list.

Spain is the only European country to land a spot in the top 10 best country for expats list.