Liveability score

United Kingdom scores 64/100 for liveability, rank 46 of 52. It's a weighted average of seven dimensions, identical for every country; the breakdown is in the sidebar and the method is here.

What drives it

Strongest: Healthcare (80). Weakest: Cost of living (46). A wide gap means the country will suit some movers very well and frustrate others.

Expat saturation

Foreign-born share of population: 16% — high. Large foreign communities and mature expat services.

How to use it

Treat the score as a shortlist tool and the dimensions as the decision tool. Sort the home board by the dimension that matters most to you.