Top 15 richest countries in the world that will pay you to move there

Leaving your homeland in search of better opportunities is a decision for ambitious people. The key to earning more isn't always working hard, but moving to the right place every now and then. Edition Yahoo! told you which countries will pay you to move there.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a remote work culture as the world goes into lockdown. Nearly 2021 million people left their jobs in 48, according to Relocation Coordinates International. Nearly 41% of the global workforce is considering leaving their job, and another 46% are looking to work remotely.

By 2025, experts estimate that 32,6 million Americans will work in remote positions, representing about 22% of the workforce. According to this forecast, the number of remote workers will gradually increase. The increase in remote job openings is changing the dynamics of relocation. Many countries now offer digital nomad or freelancer visas for remote workers and freelancers.

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Iceland, Spain, Estonia, Portugal and Greece are some of the most popular countries for a digital nomad visa in 2023.

Despite the sharp shift towards remote work, the majority of employees still work in the office. Therefore, people in large numbers are looking for opportunities to move to a place where they can earn more and live in peace.

To come up with a list of the richest countries willing to pay to move, we first compiled a list of countries that finance people in the form of business investment or incentives to move. Their GDP per capita data was then collected from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) database.

Among other things, the level of employment and the level of peace in the country are indicated, which are taken from data from Trading Economics and the Global Peace Index 2023, respectively. These statistics are highlighted to give you a better idea of ​​the job opportunities in the country and how safe it is to move there.

Note: Some of the countries may not directly pay for the move, but provide an easy route and offer work visas.

15 richest countries that pay to move

15. Greece

• GDP per capita: $ 39

Greece is one of the richest countries that pay for relocation. The Greek island of Antikythera is offering payments of 500 euros ($553) monthly for the first three years. Overall, Greece's employment rate is 91,33% and the global world ranking is 1,89.

14. Portugal

• GDP per capita: $ 45

Portugal offers a start-up visa that provides funding and support to entrepreneurs. Portugal's employment rate is 57,4% and the global peace score is 1,333. With a GDP per capita of $45, Portugal is the 230th richest country that will pay you to move.

13. Estonia

• GDP per capita: $ 45

Estonia offers an e-Residency program that provides funding and support to entrepreneurs. Estonia's employment rate is 69,1% and the global peace score is 1,563. Estonia is among the richest countries that pay you to move.

12. Spain

• GDP per capita: $ 50

Spain offers an entrepreneur visa that provides funding and support to entrepreneurs wishing to start a business. Additionally, Ponga, Rubia and Grigos are small towns in Spain that offer financial compensation for relocation. With an employment rate of 52,38% and a global peace score of 1,649, Spain ranks 12th in the list of richest countries that will pay to move.

11 Japan

• GDP per capita: $ 52

Japan has a Regional Revitalization Program that offers funding and support to people wanting to move to rural areas of the country. Japan's employment rate is 61,5% and the global world ranking is 1,336. Japan is one of the richest countries that will pay you to move.

10 New Zealand

• GDP per capita: $ 53

New Zealand has a Global Impact Visa, which allows you to move to the country and provides business support. Moreover, Kaitangata, a small town in New Zealand, offers land and financial support for relocation. With an employment rate of 69,1% and a global peace index of 1,313, New Zealand is the 10th richest country that will pay you to move.

9. Italy

• GDP per capita: $ 54

Italy is one of the richest countries that pays you to move. Presicce Aquarica, a small municipality in southern Italy, offers financial grants and other support to people wishing to settle in the city. Italy's employment rate is 61,7% and its global world ranking is 1,662.

8. South Korea

• GDP per capita: $ 56

South Korea provides a variety of visas to help you move there. South Korea's employment rate is 63,1% and the global peace score is 1,662. Coming in at number eight on our list, South Korea is one of the richest countries that will pay you to move.

7. Canada

• GDP per capita: $ 59

Canada is one of the richest countries that pay for relocation. Canada offers a startup visa to help entrepreneurs start their own business. Additionally, Saskatchewan pays you if you live there for almost ten years and pay taxes to the province. With an employment rate of 61,8% and a global world ranking of 1,35, Canada is among the richest countries that will pay you to move.

6. Austria

• GDP per capita: $ 69

Austria, through its Red-White-Red Card program, allows citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA to live and work in the country. The program offers financial support for moving and working in the country. Austria's employment rate is 74,9% and its global peace score is 1,316.

Coming sixth on the list, Austria is one of the richest countries that will pay you to move.

5. Iceland

• GDP per capita: $ 69

The Icelandic government runs a Startup Iceland program offering entrepreneurs funding and support. With an employment rate of 78,6% and a global peace score of 1,124, Iceland is among the richest countries that pay to move.

4 Denmark

• GDP per capita: $ 74

Denmark also offers a Startup program that reaches out to foreign entrepreneurs and offers them funding and support. Denmark is one of the safest countries with a global peace rating of 1,31 and an employment rate of 68,6%. Denmark is the fourth richest country that will pay you to move.

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3. USA

• GDP per capita: $ 80

The United States is the country with the largest number of immigrants. Some US cities offer great incentives if you want to move. The US has a 60,5% employment rate and a global peace score of 2,448. The United States is one of the richest countries that will pay you to move.

2 Switzerland

• GDP per capita: $ 89

Albinen, a Swiss village, provides incentives for you to move. With an employment rate of 80,4% and a global peace score of 1,339, Switzerland is the second richest country that will pay you to move.

1 Ireland

• GDP per capita: $ 137

Ireland is by far the richest country that will pay you to move. The government offers the Irish Startup Entrepreneur Program (STEP), which provides funding and support to entrepreneurs. Ireland's employment rate is 74,1% and the global peace score is 1,312.

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