Qatar secured fourth place in the Quality of Life category as per Expat Insider 2024 rankings

The Expat Insider 2024 rankings, which were released by InterNations, show which nations are the best in the globe across a range of industries. The poll was conducted online and responses from expatriates in more than 170 countries were gathered. In terms of Quality of Life, Qatar has achieved an impressive fourth rank, and it is in the top five in terms of Healthcare, Safety & Security, Travel & Transit, and Career Prospects. 

Over 12,500 foreign nationals living abroad, representing 175 different nationalities, took part in the poll in 174 countries and shared their experiences and opinions.

Quality of Life Index

Qatar ranks fourth on the worldwide Quality of Life index. The five subcategories that comprised the rating were Healthcare, Transportation & Travel, Security & Safety, Climate & Environment, and Recreational Options.

Healthcare

Qatar is ranked second in the world for healthcare, behind South Korea, with expats lauding the country's high standard, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare. 

Safety and Security

With a fifth-place ranking for safety and security, expatriates may feel comfortable both about their safety and the political stability of their new home. 

Travel and Transit

With its impressive transport network, Qatar is the only MENA nation in the top 10, coming in third position, after Singapore and Austria, respectively.  The accessibility and affordability of public transit, as well as the convenience of commuting on foot or by bicycle, were highly complimented by foreign visitors.

Environment and Climate

Qatar came up at number 27 in terms of climatic and environmental considerations. 

Leisure options

Qatar came in at number thirteen in the case of leisure options, which take into account local recreational activities, cultural and nightlife options, and gastronomic variety. 

Qatar was also placed 17th in a poll by the website titled "The Best Destinations for Expats in 2024." 

In the "Working Abroad" poll, Qatar was ranked 19th overall, with notable rankings of 5th for "Career Prospects" and 11th for "Salary and Job Security."