Despite post-pandemic demands for a return to the office, remote working is here to stay and has even helped reshape cities around the world. Still, some countries are more welcoming to digital nomads than others.
Recently, the experts at Global Citizen Solutions released their annual Global Digital Nomad Report, ranking the best countries for digital nomads in 2024. Jurisdiction.
To rank countries, the report analyzes 12 key indicators, which are assigned to the following five sub-indices:
- visa fee
- Visa benefits
- quality of life
- economic environment
- Technology and Innovation
Laura Maddard Sartoretto, principal researcher at Global Solutions Intelligence, told CNBC Make It that the biggest takeaway from this year’s report is that the countries ranked highest are those that offer more direct access to citizenship or at least permanent residency country.
“More and more people are trying to take advantage of these programs to obtain second citizenship and take advantage of the mobility offered,” Madrid-Sartoreto said.
Nine of the top ten countries are in Europe. Madrid Sartoretto added that the United States was not ranked in the report because it does not offer appropriate digital nomad visas.
Spain is the country with the largest number of digital nomads
Score: 89.12
According to the Global Nomad Digital Report, Spain is the best country for digital nomads. It scored highest for visa benefits and second for technological innovation.
The report notes that Spain has one of the lowest costs of living in Western Europe, which, coupled with its high-speed internet, makes it an “excellent environment for technology and innovation.”
Madrid Sartoretto says Spain ranks high because it offers digital nomads a high quality of life. The country also has one of the fastest internet connections of all countries analyzed.
Spain
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The only drawback, Madrid-Sartoreto said, is that English is not yet widely spoken across the country.
Spain is home to stunning beaches and vibrant cities like Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and more. It is also home to iconic landmarks such as the Sagrada Familia and the Alhambra.
The 10 Best Countries for Digital Nomads in 2024
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Estonia
- Romania
- malta
- Portugal
- Canada
- Hungary
- France
The Netherlands is the second largest digital nomad country. It scored 86.26, with the highest quality of life score of 98.
Madrid Sartoretto said that while the Netherlands ranks high in the quality of life category, it has a higher cost of living than Spain, which is something to consider when wanting to work in the country.
According to statistics, monthly costs for a single person in the Netherlands are estimated to be $1,088.50 (excluding rent) Nubeo. The cost of living in the country is 4.1% lower than in the United States.
Netherlands
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This European country doesn’t have a digital nomad visa, but it does have something similar – a self-employed residence permit. To obtain this visa, applicants must meet several requirements, including possessing a valid passport or travel document.
The Netherlands is home to the capital city of Amsterdam, beautiful canals and stunning windmills. The country is famous for its beautiful scenery and peaceful countryside.
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