Cyprus has the potential to become a much more attractive destination for digital nomads by enhancing its means to allure this emerging category of visitors.
The precision and quality of life drive many remote workers, capable of working from a distance, to seek more affordable, friendly, and secure countries for their stays.
Data published by the Global Remote Work Index indicates that Cyprus performs well overall but requires specific improvements, especially in key areas, to establish itself as an appealing digital destination.
The index assesses four fundamental areas shaping the quality of remote work: cyber-security, economy, infrastructure, and social security – including crime safety and access to human rights.
Specifically, Cyprus steadily climbs to the 35th position in the global map of countries chosen by digital nomads for remote work among 108 nations examined by the Global Remote Work Index 2023.
The data also reveals the competition among countries in this field.
Cyprus is making progress among the global destinations for digital nomads but needs to enhance its infrastructure.
For instance, the score in cyber-security indicates that Cyprus requires further improvement, a crucial aspect thoroughly examined by digital nomads when selecting an ideal destination for living and working.
In this category, Cyprus stands at the 23rd position, while Greece ranks high globally, securing the 6th position.
According to the Global Remote Work Index 2023 data, Cyprus ranks low at 58th concerning economic security, whereas Greece stands at 42nd.
In terms of social security, Cyprus holds the 29th position, with Greece following at the 30th spot.
In the category of digital and physical infrastructure, Cyprus is at the 33rd position.
Europe performs exceptionally well on the global list of the most popular destinations in the Global Remote Work Index 2023, occupying 14 out of the top 15 positions.
Denmark takes the lead as the most attractive destination globally for remote workers, followed by several European countries: Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Estonia, Lithuania, Ireland, and Slovakia.
Denmark’s key advantages for digital workers include internet quality, social integration, and healthcare.
In the Netherlands, economic stability is another benefit for remote work, largely due to its attractiveness as a tourist destination and widespread use of English, as stated in the report.
Germany offers a good balance between the cost of living and quality of life, with the world’s most affordable internet service, according to the Global Remote Work Index 2023.
Slovakia leads the top 10 countries for remote work in terms of cybersecurity.