11 Best Countries for Expats To Raise Children

Starting a family and raising children is one of the most important decisions in every person’s life, so if you are planning on emigrating, check out these 11 best countries for expats to raise children.

Expats always have a tough time when they find themselves in a new country. There are a lot of challenges and adapting ahead of them. One of those challenges is providing a good environment for raising their children or starting a family. Every person wants the best for their children, and when deciding to move to another country the person will take into consideration their needs as well. From safety to the educational system, everything counts and everything is considered. Nobody wants to raise their children and start a family in an unfriendly environment.We already talked about that topic in our top 11 countries that are most friendly to expats and retirees article.

The educational system is maybe one of the most crucial segments of raising children. With the right education, a child will acquire needed skills and knowledge that will help them in every aspect of his life. The truth is that some countries have far better education and invest in young minds more than others, which places them high on our list.

Children minds are like sponges. They soak up everything around them, good and bad. So the ultimate goal of every parent (or a person who wants to become one) is to have their children growing up in the right environment, where a child can soak up more good things and less bad ones.

To check out which are 11 best countries for expats to raise children, we used HSBC’s massive survey that tried to give the best ranking of the countries for expats depending on various criteria with suitability for “raising children” being one of them.

11. United Arab Emirates

If your destination is the Middle East, then the United Arab Emirates are the best country to raise children in. In the United Arab Emirates, the family is among the most important things, and you can be sure that your child will get a quality education.

10. Switzerland

Your child will be more than happy in Switzerland and not just because of the Swiss chocolate. When it comes to school quality, Switzerland is ranked 6th in the world.

9. Germany

Not only does Germany have a great educational system, but Germans pay great attention to their young generations in other ways as well. Childcare is something they pay great attention to and are ranked 3rd in the world. The quality of life in Germany is very high, and when it comes to being the overall best country for expats, Germany holds a strong 5th place.

8. Netherlands

In Netherlands, like in most European countries, special attention is dedicated to the children, creating a good environment for their growth. This is especially the case when it comes to education and childcare quality, where Netherlands is ranked 3rd and 4th.

7. Canada

If you decide to move to Canada, be sure that your child will have much fun. There is a lot of snow and ice, so the possibilities are endless. Your child won’t be treated any different than native Canadians since they are ranked 1st by tolerance.

6. Bahrain

We already wrote few times about Bahrain and perks that this country offers to expats. The family cult, like in UAE, is strong in Bahrain. They are ranked among the top 10 countries in almost all criteria that apply to children and raising them.

5. Spain

Moderate Spain found its way into our 11 best countries for expats to raise children by offering everything a person would need to raise their children, start a family and feel at home. Their education didn’t rank high but they make it up in some other fields.

4. Sweden

Sweden has a strong social policy, a model that has been recognized as one of the most beneficial in the world. Proof enough is the fact that Sweden is ranked 3rd in the world when it comes to best countries for expats. Their education doesn’t rank as high as someone would think, but when it comes to Childcare and Overall cost of children, Sweden is ranked first, well ahead of all other countries.

3. Singapore

Judging by the HSBC’s survey, Singapore is the best country for expats and a place that takes a good care of its residents. If your main concern is your child’s education, then Singapore is an excellent destination. According to the survey, Singapore has the best education in the world. The only downside is that you will have to spend a lot of money since the overall cost of having children can be prohibitive.

2. Australia

Surprisingly, Australia is ranked very high among the countries best suited for raising children. It is hard to expect that from a country with such dangerous wildlife. The reason for Australia’s high rank is that country pays great attention to health, integration and overall quality of life.

1. New Zealand

If Singapore has too much concrete for you, then New Zealand should be your first choice. New Zealand is the second best choice as the best country for expats, but the first one among 11 best countries for expats to raise children. Besides the amazing nature, the country offers a great school and childcare quality. It doesn’t stop there since New Zealand is also ranked first in matters of health, integration and overall quality of life. If this is not enough, just think that you can visit the locations where “Lord of the Rings” has been filmed.