A warm smile, a helpful gesture, a welcoming community - these are aspects of friendliness that turn any journey into a memorable experience. When traversing the globe, every adventurer treasures nations where hospitality extends far beyond a mere courtesy. As an expat or tourist, finding oneself in a country known for its affable and receptive attitudes undoubtedly enhances the experience, making one feel at home and appreciated. Drawing from the 2021 survey conducted by InterNations, which surveys expats to gauge the friendliness of countries across the globe, we delve into the topic of which nations are most welcoming to foreign visitors. Based on this comprehensive survey involving over 12,000 respondents from 174 nationalities living in 186 countries, we present an overview of the friendliest countries in the world.
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Region ↕ | Friendliness Rank ↕ |
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Argentina | 26 |
Australia | 37 |
Austria | 64 |
Bahrain | 5 |
Belgium | 50 |
Brazil | 14 |
Cambodia | 4 |
Canada | 10 |
Chile | 49 |
China | 43 |
Colombia | 8 |
Costa Rica | 6 |
Cyprus | 23 |
Czech Republic | 62 |
Denmark | 60 |
Ecuador | 13 |
Finland | 61 |
France | 55 |
Germany | 47 |
Greece | 32 |
Hong Kong | 38 |
Hungary | 58 |
India | 34 |
Indonesia | 21 |
Ireland | 30 |
Israel | 24 |
Italy | 41 |
Japan | 44 |
Kazakhstan | 28 |
Kenya | 27 |
Kuwait | 65 |
Luxembourg | 39 |
Malaysia | 22 |
Malta | 25 |
Mexico | 3 |
Myanmar | 18 |
Netherlands | 35 |
New Zealand | 31 |
Nigeria | 33 |
Norway | 48 |
Oman | 7 |
Panama | 46 |
Peru | 12 |
Philippines | 11 |
Poland | 54 |
Portugal | 1 |
Qatar | 53 |
Romania | 19 |
Russia | 52 |
Saudi Arabia | 59 |
Singapore | 40 |
South Africa | 57 |
South Korea | 42 |
Spain | 17 |
Sweden | 51 |
Switzerland | 63 |
Taiwan | 2 |
Thailand | 20 |
Turkey | 29 |
Uganda | 16 |
Ukraine | 45 |
United Kingdom | 56 |
United States | 36 |
Vietnam | 9 |