Over 99% of people in the United Arab Emirates choose to stay within their borders, making it the country with the highest rate of reluctance among its citizens to leave. With Finland being the happiest country in the world and having a good standard of living, a sizable majority of Finns choose to remain in their native country.
In a recent report conducted by experts at TopMove.ca, emigration data from different national government databases was analyzed to unveil the top 10 countries citizens don’t want to move from. A comprehensive score, synthesizing factors such as the percentage of emigrants, happiness levels, quality of life, and cost of living, was computed. Subsequently, the countries were ranked based on their emigration percentages to identify the most favourable destinations for individuals reluctant to relocate.
Here are the top 10 countries citizens don’t want to move from:
United Arab Emirates
With 9,516,871 residents, the United Arab Emirates has an exceptionally low emigration rate of 0.63%, showing the country’s remarkable attraction. The UAE is known for its luxurious lifestyle, wealth of economic prospects, and remarkable quality of life, as seen by its happiness score of 26 and quality of life index of 173.8, with a remarkable 99.37% of its citizens choosing to remain there. Furthermore, the UAE’s relatively low cost of living (60.7) contributes to its enticement, making it a nation that genuinely wins over the hearts and allegiance of its people.
Japan
Japan, which ranks second, has 123,294,513 citizens and a very low emigration rate of 1.05%, which speaks to the country’s lasting attraction. A remarkable 98.95% of its population decide to remain, attracted by the city’s rich traditions, rich cultural diversity, and affordable cost of living (54.3), all of which contribute to a way of life that gives residents a sense of security, fulfillment, and community, complemented by a happiness score of 47 and a quality of life index of 175.5.
Germany
Germany, which is ranked third on the list and with a population of 83,294,633, has a low emigration rate of 1.44%, highlighting the country’s attractiveness. A high level of happiness score of 16, an exceptional quality of life of 176, and a balanced cost of living of 66 are among the persuasive aspects that motivate Germans to stay put inside the boundaries of their rich nation.
United States
At number four, the United States, home to 339,996,563, has an emigration rate of 1.50%, confirming its continued popularity. The United States attracts its citizens despite having a somewhat higher cost of living (74.2), thanks to its diversified culture, plenty of economic prospects, notable happiness ranking (15), and quality of life score (173). The “American Dream” continues to be a strong draw, reinforcing the country’s image as a place where its people find fulfillment despite the costs involved.
Australia
Ranking fifth, Australia has 26,439,111 residents and a 3.78% emigration rate, showing the country’s enduring attraction. Despite having a lower quality of life on the list (165.7), Australians find comfort in their sun-soaked haven, as indicated by a high happiness ranking of 12. Even with a higher cost of living (75.4), the balance is kept, highlighting the fact that the grasp of a happy lifestyle surpasses obstacles and makes Australia a place its residents don’t want to move from.
Denmark
Denmark, which has a population of 5,910,913, comes in sixth place. Its 4.23% emigration rate is reflective of the insight of its citizens. Despite ranking as the second happiest country with an impressive quality of life at 190.6, the allure is tempered by the highest cost of living among these countries at 79.2. This delicate balance reflects the priorities of its citizens, as they navigate the choice to stay in a contented, high-quality environment despite the financial considerations.
Finland
Claiming the seventh spot, Finland, with a population of 5,545,475, maintains a 5.41% emigration rate, a testament to the allure of the happiest country globally. With a remarkably high quality of life at 188.1, the majority of Finns choose to stay rooted in their homeland, demonstrating that the pull of an exceptional living experience can outweigh the considerations of a reasonable cost of living at 68.7.
Sweden
Sweden, which ranks seventh with 10,612,086 people, skillfully strikes a compromise between a cheap cost of living (60.9) and a high rate of emigration (6.45%). In addition to a fair cost of living Swedish people also benefit from a good quality of life (174.8) and a high happiness rating of 6. This balance illustrates why its people are hooked in Sweden, a country where people may live happily without sacrificing their financial security.
Austria
Austria, which is ranked ninth and has 8,958,960 people living there, has a 6.56% emigration rate, which is evidence of the country’s attractiveness. The alluring mix of attractive satisfaction levels, ranking 11th worldwide, and a good quality of life at 183.3 entices Austrians to stay. This dedication is shown even though the cost of living in Austria is 68.7, showing that for most of its citizens, the total quality of life is more important.
Netherlands
Finally, the Netherlands, which has a population of 17,618,299, has the highest emigration rate among the top 10 countries, at 11.35%. Even so, the nation’s exceptional quality of life (200.1) and exceptional happiness rating (5.0) continue to draw its residents, highlighting a minor inclination among Dutch citizens to pursue possibilities abroad despite the corresponding expense of living (67.5). The allure of an exceptional living experience and happiness remains strong in the Netherlands.
