Saudi Arabia ranks second best destination globally on Work Abroad Index

An international economic report showed that the Kingdom has become the second best destination for expatriates in the world, outperforming well-established destinations favored by expatriates such as America, Britain and Belgium.

The Kingdom’s jump from fourteenth place in 2023 to second place in the “XInsider” Abroad Work Index.

The Kingdom also ranked first in the professional horizon criterion, second in the salary and job security classification, and seventh in the work environment and job satisfaction ranking.

Denmark ranked first on the list, while Belgium came third, the Netherlands fourth, and Luxembourg fifth.

This rating takes into account factors such as job opportunities, job security, work-life balance and overall satisfaction.