What is included
The score combines Internet at 30%, nomad visas at 20%, coworking at 20%, digital public services at 15% and the time difference with Paris at 15%.
Where Next Index “Digital and remote work” score, July 2026 edition
The Where Next digital and remote work score for 2026
In the July 2026 edition of the Where Next Index, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain jointly have the highest “Digital and remote work” score with 100/100.
19 countries assessed under the same rules. Score out of 100. Weight in the global score: 5%.
- Edition
- July 2026
- Published
- 15 July 2026
- Coverage
- 19 countries
- Global weight
- 5%
Published scores
“Digital and remote work” scores for 19 countries
Countries with the same score share the same rank in the July 2026 edition.
| Rank | Country | Digital and remote work |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | NetherlandsEU | 100/100 |
| #1 | PortugalEU | 100/100 |
| #1 | SpainEU | 100/100 |
| #2 | Dubai (UAE)outside EU | 95/100 |
| #3 | CyprusEU | 92/100 |
Score calculation
How is the “Digital and remote work” score calculated?
The same rules apply to every country in the July 2026 edition.
What a high score means
A high score indicates more favourable conditions for Internet, coworking, digital public services, remote work and the time difference with Paris.
What the score cannot establish
The score includes the availability of a suitable visa, but does not measure individual eligibility or residence rights.
Official edition
The reference to cite
The July 2026 edition covers 19 countries and was published on 15 July 2026.
- Edition
- July 2026
- Published on
- 15 July 2026
- Coverage
- 19 countries
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the “Digital and remote work” score
Where Next answers based on the scores published in the July 2026 edition.
Which country has the highest digital and remote work score in 2026 according to Where Next?
In the July 2026 edition of the Where Next Index, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain jointly have the highest “Digital and remote work” score with 100/100.
Which five countries have the highest “Digital and remote work” scores in 2026?
In the July 2026 edition, the five highest “Digital and remote work” scores belong to the Netherlands (100/100), Portugal (100/100), Spain (100/100), Dubai (UAE) (95/100) and Cyprus (92/100).
How does Where Next calculate the “Digital and remote work” score?
The score combines Internet at 30%, nomad visas at 20%, coworking at 20%, digital public services at 15% and the time difference with Paris at 15%.
What does a high “Digital and remote work” score mean?
A high score indicates more favourable conditions for Internet, coworking, digital public services, remote work and the time difference with Paris.
When is the “Digital and remote work” score updated?
Published scores are recalculated in the annual August 1 edition. The edition currently displayed is July 2026, published on 15 July 2026. A monthly edition may add new countries, and a dated correction may be published when needed.