Tunisia Ranks 124th Globally but 10th in Africa in Rumavi’s 2026 Global Relocation Index
Settling in a new country is about much more than just comparing rent prices or salary levels. For entrepreneurs, executives, and mobile professionals, the question goes deeper: Can you build a business there? Can you find housing without sacrificing a significant portion of your income? Can you settle in with minimal bureaucratic hurdles? And, crucially, can you enjoy a high quality of life?
Rumavi’s Global Relocation Index 2026 tackles this complex equation. The index evaluates 192 countries based on 24 criteria, categorized into four main pillars: Finance & Taxation, Quality of Life & Health, Security & Stability, and Settlement & Opportunities.
Tunisia ranks 124th globally with a score of 58.6/100. However, it holds the 10th position in Africa. This ranking takes on a different dimension when examining the specific factors behind the average score.
Top 10 African Countries in the 2026 Global Relocation Index
| Rank in Africa | Country | Global Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇺 Mauritius | 38th | 67.1 |
| 2 | 🇧🇼 Botswana | 71st | 63.3 |
| 3 | 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | 95th | 61.3 |
| 4 | 🇳🇦 Namibia | 96th | 61.0 |
| 5 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 106th | 60.1 |
| 6 | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | 108th | 60.0 |
| 7 | 🇰🇪 Kenya | 115th | 59.5 |
| 8 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 119th | 59.1 |
| 9 | 🇬🇭 Ghana | 122nd | 58.7 |
| 10 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 124th | 58.6 |
Key Findings: Affordability vs. Business Environment
1. Cost of Living and Housing are Major Strengths The cost of living clearly works in Tunisia’s favor, scoring an impressive 94.2 points. Housing accessibility follows closely behind at 94 points. This indicates that Tunisia remains a strong contender for individuals looking to minimize their initial settlement costs and daily living expenses.
2. Business Opportunities Present a Challenge The picture becomes less favorable when shifting focus from personal finances to economic activity. Business opportunities score only 31 points, and the startup ecosystem scores 31.6. Digital infrastructure is rated at 42 points, while currency stability and the banking system score 38 points.
For entrepreneurs, this is where the ranking becomes particularly interesting. A country can be affordable for daily life without offering the same level of ease for launching or growing a business. In Tunisia’s case, the data from Rumavi highlights a clear gap between these two dimensions.
3. Pillar Scores
- Finance & Taxation: 64.9 points
- Quality of Life & Health: 60.2 points
- Security & Stability: 57.5 points
- Settlement & Opportunities: 48.8 points
Profile-Specific Rankings
The ideal profile for relocation significantly impacts the ranking:
- Retirees: Tunisia rises to 102nd place.
- Families: Tunisia ranks 120th.
- Digital Nomads: Tunisia remains at 124th.
- Entrepreneurs: Tunisia drops to 126th.
Administrative and Quality of Life Details
Administrative Ease:
- Visa acquisition: 68 points
- Permanent residency: 52 points
- Education and schooling: 52 points
- Language and access to English: 55 points
Quality of Life Nuances: Quality of life presents a mixed picture. Access to healthcare scores 66 points, and climate comfort scores 69 points. However, air quality is a weak point at 31 points, and green spaces score 42 points. Digital infrastructure also remains at 42 points.
Security and Stability:
- Street safety: 55 points
- Rule of law: 49 points
- Political stability: 50 points
- Conflict risk: 64 points
- Property rights for non-citizens: 80 points
Regional and Global Context
In Africa: Mauritius stands out as the only African country in the global top 50, ranking 38th. It is also the first sub-Saharan African country in the index. In North Africa, Morocco performs better than Tunisia, ranking 106th globally with a score of 60.1. Tunisia follows with 58.6 points, ahead of Egypt (128th, 58.2 points) and Algeria (132nd, 55.9 points).
Global Leaders: At the top of the global ranking, Estonia takes first place with 72.8 points. It is closely followed by Singapore (72.6) and Malaysia (72.0). Portugal and Taiwan complete the top five with scores of 71.6 and 71.4, respectively.
Conclusion
The general ranking does not tell the whole story. Rumavi breaks down its index by specific profiles, including retirees, families, digital nomads, and entrepreneurs. Depending on your life project or intended business activity, the same countries can present vastly different profiles. Prospective relocators should carefully consider which specific criteria align most closely with their personal and professional goals.
