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Strongest Economies for Expats (2026)

Every country in our catalog ranked for economic strength in 2026. Higher scores reflect stable growth, strong institutions, and opportunity for relocating workers and founders.

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A move for work or business only pays off if the local economy can support your plan. This list ranks every country in our catalog by economic strength for someone relocating, not a tourist snapshot.

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Economy Score on the map

Higher score = stronger economy

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Economy Score world map
8.5+
7.0–8.4
5.5–6.9
Below 5.5
RankCountryEconomy Score
#1Monaco9.5
#2Luxembourg9.3
#3Singapore9.2
#4Switzerland9.1
#5United States9.0
#6Hong Kong9.0
#7Norway8.9
#8Qatar8.9
#9Japan8.8
#10Liechtenstein8.8
#11United Arab Emirates (Dubai)8.8
#12Germany8.7
#13Denmark8.6
#14South Korea8.6
#15Saudi Arabia8.6
#16Taiwan8.6
#17Netherlands8.5
#18China8.5
#19Finland8.4
#20United Kingdom8.4
#21Sweden8.3
#22France8.3
#23Austria8.2
#24Canada8.1
#25Ireland8.1
#26Belgium8.0
#27Australia7.9
#28New Zealand7.8
#29Iceland7.8
#30Italy7.8
#31Czech Republic7.8
#32Estonia7.8
#33Andorra7.8
#34Spain7.5
#35Poland7.5
#36San Marino7.5
#37Mauritius7.3
#38Portugal7.2
#39Hungary7.2
#40Chile7.2
#41Panama7.2
#42Malaysia7.2
#43Malta7.2
#44Azerbaijan7.2
#45Croatia7.2
#46Curaçao7.2
#47Bahamas7.0
#48Uruguay7.0
#49Turkiye7.0
#50Lithuania7.0
#51Latvia7.0
#52Bulgaria7.0
#53Serbia6.9
#54Russia6.8
#55Brazil6.8
#56Barbados6.8
#57Colombia6.8
#58Costa Rica6.8
#59Thailand6.8
#60Cyprus6.8
#61Georgia6.8
#62South Africa6.5
#63Mexico6.5
#64Peru6.5
#65Vietnam6.5
#66Nigeria6.5
#67Romania6.5
#68India6.4
#69Falkland Islands6.4
#70Jamaica6.3
#71Seychelles6.3
#72Greece6.2
#73Argentina6.2
#74Vanuatu6.2
#75Ecuador6.2
#76Indonesia6.2
#77Kazakhstan6.2
#78Ghana6.2
#79Moldova6.2
#80Bosnia and Herzegovina6.2
#81Philippines6.0
#82Ivory Coast6.0
#83Bolivia5.8
#84Bangladesh5.8
#85Sri Lanka5.8
#86Uzbekistan5.8
#87Kenya5.8
#88Morocco5.8
#89Ukraine5.8
#90Cape Verde5.6
#91Paraguay5.5
#92Pakistan5.5
#93Algeria5.5
#94Iran5.2
#95Cambodia5.2
#96Ethiopia5.2
#97Tunisia5.2
#98Senegal5.2
#99Egypt5.0
#100Myanmar5.0
#101Mongolia5.0
#102Turkmenistan5.0
#103Madagascar4.9
#104Venezuela4.8
#105Nepal4.8
#106Laos4.8
#107Kyrgyzstan4.8
#108Libya4.8
#109Togo4.8
#110Tajikistan4.5
#111Guinea4.5
#112Benin4.5
#113Sudan4.2
#114Burkina Faso4.2
#115Liberia4.2
#116Mali4.0
#117Sierra Leone4.0
#118Chad3.8
#119Niger3.5

Why the leaders rank here for economy

Microstates and global hubs lead here through dense capital, skilled labor, and institutions that attract cross-border employers and founders.

  1. #1
    Monaco9.5

    Finance, luxury services, and tax-advantaged residency draw high earners into one of the world's densest wealth economies.

  2. #2
    Luxembourg9.3

    EU institutions and cross-border banking create steady professional demand in a compact, high-income market.

  3. #3
    Singapore9.2

    Regional headquarters, logistics, and fintech concentrate hiring and startup capital in a rule-of-law hub.

  4. #4
    Switzerland9.1

    Pharma, banking, and precision industry anchor high-value jobs when permits and language requirements align.

  5. #5
    United States9.0

    Scale, venture capital, and diverse metro economies keep the largest single-country job and business market in the catalog.

Rankings are based on our scoring model. Always verify visa and cost information with official sources before making relocation decisions.

How we calculate these rankings

We sort the full country catalog by economy score, highest first. The order below is generated at build time from our latest editorial model.

What this does not measure: Your industry fit, work permit odds, or personal tax bill. A strong national economy does not guarantee you can work or invest there without the right visa.

Updates: Rankings refresh when we redeploy after underlying country data changes.

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