Ranked: 2025's Best Countries to Live & Work In

Top Migration Destinations

The Henley Opportunity Index measures how premium education, combined with investment-based residence or citizenship, helps preserve and grow wealth across generations.

Methodology

The index ranks the top 46 migration destinations based on six parameters—earning potential, career advancement, employment prospects, education, economic mobility, and livability—each scored out of 100. Data was collected between January and February 2025.

Key Takeaways 

• Switzerland ranks 1st, driven by high earning potential, career growth, and economic mobility. The country is also considered one of the best places to live and is home to 7 of the world's top 250 universities.
• In second, Singapore's economy has consistently been ranked as the most open in the world. The country also offers a progressive education system and a vibrant urban environment.