The 10 Best Countries To Live In 2026, Ranked In A New Expat Report

ByLaura Begley Bloom

ByLaura Begley Bloom,

Senior Contributor.

Looking for the best countries to live in? You’re not alone. According to a new International Living survey, 66% of Americans say current conditions in the U.S. have made them more likely to move abroad sooner rather than later.

“The main motivators are rising living costs, political fatigue and a desire for a simpler, healthier, more connected daily life,” Jennifer Stevens, executive editor at International Living, told me in an interview. “Many also want greater control over their future through second residencies or a plan B.”