When it comes to retirement, for some people it cannot come quickly enough.

While some people may think about spending their retirement relaxing, some may want to take the plunge and move abroad.

New research from property-buying platform We Buy Any Home has shared the best countries to retire in.

The team looked at 30 popular retirement destinations from across the world to determine the results.

Researchers looked at factors, including the price of rent, the price to buy per square metre, mortgage interest rates and World Happiness Report scores.

The study found Finland to be the best place to retire – and we’re not surprised.

The country, which is just three hours from the UK, has the highest happiness score, the fourth-highest health index score and low pollution levels.

Finland, which is also known as the Land of a Thousand Lakes, scored a perfect 100 overall. The country’s strong economy, natural beauty and its low crime levels make it an attractive option for retirees.

And for those who don’t speak Finnish, there’s no need to worry as around three-quarters of residents speak English.

In second place on the list was Malaysia. The nation scored highly thanks to its affordability, with the price per square metre of an apartment being around £808. The country had a score of 96.1.

Finally, not far behind and in third place was Belgium with a score of 95.7.

The 10 best countries to retire in, according to We Buy Any Home:

1. Finland

2. Malaysia

3. Belgium

4. Sweden

5. Denmark

6. Spain

7. Costa Rica

8. France

9. Thailand

10. Austria

Would you ever consider retiring abroad? Let us know in the comments below.