The Best Place in The World to Retire in 2025

The new 2025 Global Retirement Index has analysed the best country for retirees on multiple different factors.

The report evaluated 44 developed states on a variety of factors, including affordability, healthcare, and overall retirement security. “Norway has regained the top position in the 2025 Natixis Global Retirement Index, driven by its strong performance in health outcomes, low unemployment, and high income equality,” the Global Retirement Index revealed, adding that the country has ranked in the top three every year since 2012.

The Nordic country had a strong showing in multiple categories; it was first in material wellbeing, second in quality of life, and fourth in health. The report also noted that Norway was among the top five for air quality, water, and sanitation. Norway is also consistently ranked among the happiest countries in the world, coming in at number 5 in the 2025 World Happiness Report.

In the 2025 Global Retirement Index, Norway was followed by Ireland in second place, Switzerland in third, Iceland in fourth, and Denmark in fifth. Australia is the only non-European country in the top 10. The UK took the 17th spot, whilst the United States came in at 21.

Earlier this year, Norway was also ranked as a top retirement destination by Everly Life. In that report, analysts found the country's "superior health care systems and social infrastructure" as key reasons for its success among seniors.