These are the quickest, easiest, and most affordable countries in which to seek residency and retire in Europe.

European nations tend to dominate the annual Best Countries rankings, and in 2023 Europe claimed five of the top 10 spots, led by Switzerland, which has earned the No. 1 overall ranking six times.

A globetrotter who has journeyed to every country in the world has ranked all European nations from his most loved to least favourite. A destination popular with British stag parties topped the list.

An adventurer who has journeyed to every country in the world has ranked all European nations from his most to least favourite, with a popular British stag do destination taking the top spot.