Estonia has emerged as the top country to live in for 2026, scoring 72.8 out of 100 in rankings evaluated across 24 measures of affordability, livability, safety, taxes, and relocation opportunities.
The ratings, based on figures rounded to one decimal place, highlight a diverse global mix of top-ranking locations.
Singapore closely follows in second place with a score of 72.6, while Malaysia secures the third position at 72.0.
European and Asian nations feature heavily at the top of the list, with Portugal claiming fourth place with 71.6 and Taiwan placing fifth with 71.4.
Lithuania and Hong Kong share an identical score of 71.0, occupying sixth and seventh positions respectively.
Caribbean nation St Kitts & Nevis earned eighth place with a score of 70.3, followed by Czechia at 69.9 in ninth and Malta at 69.8 in tenth.
Rounding out the top fifteen are Cyprus and Bulgaria, tied with a score of 69.7 for eleventh and twelfth places.
The United Arab Emirates ranks thirteenth with 69.4 points, while Georgia and Brunei close out the rankings tied at 69.3 in fourteenth and fifteenth positions.
