One of the seven factors to check before choosing a country, with a sortable table for the 21 countries.
By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
If you relocate with a family, check residence rights for dependants, schooling, childcare, healthcare access and the route to long-term settlement. National averages for health, education and migration give context; the rules for dependants are on each immigration authority's site.
| Country ⇅ | Life expectancy ⇅ | Health spending (% of GDP) ⇅ | Education spending (% of GDP) ⇅ | Migrants (% of population) ⇅ | Immigration authority ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 83.2 years | 9.4% | 5.4% | 18.2% | official |
| Switzerland | 84.4 years | 11.7% | 4.9% | 31.1% | official |
| Denmark | 82.3 years | 9.4% | 6.4% | 14.2% | official |
| Netherlands | 82.0 years | 10.0% | 5.2% | 16.2% | official |
| Germany | 80.8 years | 12.3% | 5.2% | 19.8% | official |
| Australia | 83.1 years | 10.4% | 5.1% | 30.4% | official |
| Canada | 82.1 years | 11.3% | 4.8% | 22.2% | – |
| New Zealand | 82.0 years | 10.1% | 5.2% | 28.2% | official |
| Sweden | 84.1 years | 11.2% | 7.3% | 21.4% | official |
| Finland | 82.3 years | 10.5% | 6.4% | 9.2% | – |
| Iceland | 82.8 years | 9.0% | 7.3% | 25.1% | official |
| Luxembourg | 83.2 years | 5.9% | 3.7% | 51.2% | – |
| Austria | 82.0 years | 11.8% | 5.3% | 25.5% | official |
| Ireland | 83.0 years | 6.9% | 2.9% | 23.1% | official |
| Belgium | 82.3 years | 10.8% | 6.3% | 20.0% | official |
| Singapore | 83.3 years | 4.5% | 2.2% | 48.7% | official |
| United Arab Emirates | 83.1 years | 5.0% | 3.9% | 74.0% | official |
| United Kingdom | 81.4 years | 11.1% | 5.9% | 17.1% | official |
| United States | 78.9 years | 16.7% | 5.4% | 15.2% | official |
| Japan | 84.0 years | 10.7% | 3.3% | 2.8% | official |
| France | 83.0 years | 11.5% | 5.3% | 13.8% | – |
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