Spain will be the number 1 country for digital nomads by 2025 – here’s why everyone is moving there
Spain has been officially named the best country in the world for digital nomads in 2025according to the Global Digital Nomad Report 2025 from Global Citizen Solutions.
The report analyzed 64 countries in six key areas – from visa options and taxes to quality of life and innovation – and Spain came out on top with a near-perfect score of 99.67.
So what makes Spain the ultimate remote work paradise? Let’s unravel the reasons behind his rise to the global number 1 position.
A boom in digital nomads – and Spain is winning
The report highlights how digital nomadism has evolved from a niche subculture to a global lifestyle movement. Since 2020, 91% of all visas for digital nomads have been launched worldwide – and Spain has led this wave.
Launched in 2023, The Spanish digital nomad visa gives external employees from outside the EU the opportunity to live and work in the country as much as possible five yearswith one of the most attractive tax regimes in Europe. Nomads can even pay as little as 15% tax on their foreign income under the Spanish ‘Beckham law’.
Add to that the sun, tapas, Mediterranean lifestyle and vibrant expat communities – and it’s no wonder Spain has become the dream destination for remote professionals.
Why nomads love Spain
This is what fuels Spain’s dominance in the 2025 rankings:
1. World-class lifestyle
From the beachside coworking spaces of Barcelona to the relaxed pace of Valencia or Málaga, Spain offers an unbeatable mix of affordability, culture and comfort.
2. Infrastructure of the highest level
Fast Wi-Fi, modern coworking hubs and easy access to Europe and Africa make Spain a global hub for location-independent professionals.
3. Visa flexibility
The Spanish Digital Nomad Visa is open to most nationalities, allows family members to join and offers clarity path to permanent residency and even citizenship – a rarity in Europe.
4. Community and connection
The growing nomadic communities in Spain – especially in cities such as BarcelonaMadrid and Las Palmas – make it easy to find your people. Normal meetingscoworking networks and digital nomad festivals bring thousands of people together every month.
Who else made the Top 10?
After Spain, the next best countries for digital nomads in 2025 were:
- 🇪🇸 Spain — 99.67
- 🇳🇱 The Netherlands – 92.84
- 🇺🇾 Uruguay – 91.23
- 🇨🇦 Canada – 90.42
- 🇨🇿 Czech Republic – 90.17
- 🇵🇹 Portugal – 90.12
- 🇫🇷 France – 90.12
- 🇦🇪 UAE — 90.04
- 🇩🇪 Germany —89.65
- 🇲🇹 Malta – 89.45
The report shows that Europe continues to dominate thanks to strong residency pathways, quality healthcare and high living standards – although Latin America is quickly catching up with affordable, lifestyle-oriented options such as Uruguay and Mexico.
The bigger picture
According to the study:
- The average digital nomad deserves $124,000 per year.
- “Slomads” (nomads who stay in one place longer) are on the rise.
- Governments are starting to see digital nomads as a form of… foreign direct investmentbringing skills, spending and global connections.
If Patricia CasaburiCEO of Global Citizen Solutions, put it this way:
Spain: more than a destination – a lifestyle
From surfing in the Canary Islands to sipping vermouth in Madrid, Spain offers what few countries can: a high quality of life at a fraction of the price of other western countries – plus sunshine 300 days a year.
For remote workers looking for balance, beauty and connection, Spain’s rise to number 1 is no surprise – it’s confirmation of what nomads have known for years.
