Making the decision to move and work abroad is a big deal, and with so many places to choose from, it can feel overwhelming to try to narrow down your choices. Thanks to the folks at Expat Insider, much of the research is already done for us. Looking at historical data from 2019, we are able to get a glimpse into the next decade with some guidance from expats around the globe.

According to cnbc.com, to compile its Working Abroad Index, global community InterNations gathered data from over 20,000 members across 187 countries to gauge where expats were most satisfied with their career prospects, economic outlook, job security, and work-life balance.

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Based on the research, Vietnam was ranked the best country for expats to work, with 68% of expats reporting that they are happy with their career prospects and 71% of expats reporting that they are happy with their work-life balance.

Hoi An, Vietnam | Abstract Aerial Art | Getty Images

Here are the top 10 countries from the list and the most impressive stats from each one:

1. Vietnam

74% are generally satisfied with their jobs
82% rate the state of the economy positively
71% are happy with their work-life balance

2. Czechia (the Czech Republic)

73% are generally satisfied with their jobs
84% rate the state of the economy positively
69% are happy with their work-life balance

3. Luxembourg

74% are generally satisfied with their jobs
96% rate the state of the economy positively
63% are happy with their work-life balance

4. Germany

69% are generally satisfied with their jobs
90% rate the state of the economy positively
67% are happy with their work-life balance

Berlin, Germany | Harald Nachtmann | Getty Images

5. Netherlands

69% are generally satisfied with their jobs
89% rate the state of the economy positively
73% are happy with their work-life balance

6. Norway

64% are generally satisfied with their jobs
84% rate the state of the economy positively
71% are happy with their work-life balance

7. Estonia

67% are generally satisfied with their jobs
78% rate the state of the economy positively
75% are happy with their work-life balance

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8. Taiwan

68% are generally satisfied with their jobs
73% rate the state of the economy positively
69% are happy with their work-life balance

9. Panama

76% are generally satisfied with their jobs
71% rate the state of the economy positively
78% are happy with their work-life balance

Panama City, Panama | L. Toshio Kishiyama | Getty Images

10. Israel

78% are generally satisfied with their jobs
73% rate the state of the economy positively
68% are happy with their work-life balance