Nine of the fastest-growing digital nomad destinations are located in Asia.

Although return-to-office mandates are widespread, remote work is on the rise and is transforming cities globally.

Nomad List, a remote worker database, analyzed nearly 300,000 check-ins over the past two years to rank the fastest-growing remote work hubs.

No European cities were included on the list of hotspots for digital nomads to work abroad, despite Valencia, Spain and Sardinia, Italy being popular options.

While most of the fastest-growing remote work hubs are in Asia, Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, ranked sixth.

No. 1 fastest-growing remote work hub: Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo took the top spot as the fastest-growing destination for digital nomads.

Remote workers in Japan's capital increased by 369% in one year, while the city experienced a 67% increase in digital nomads from 2018 to 2022, according to Nomad List.

Japan doesn't have a digital nomad visa, but it has a visa exemption arrangement with 70 countries and regions, allowing visitors to stay for up to 90 days, as per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

According to Numbeo, the cost of living in Tokyo is 47.9% cheaper than in New York without rent. Additionally, Tokyo provides digital nomads with the chance to work in one of the world's largest urban economies, as stated by Bloomberg.

In 2023, Tokyo has more Fortune 500 companies than New York, with 29 compared to 16.

Japan reopened its borders to outsiders in October 2022 after largely closing them during the pandemic.

The 10 fastest-growing remote work hubs in 2023

1. Tokyo, Japan
2. Da Nang, Vietnam
3. Seoul, South Korea
4. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
5. Penang, Malaysia
6. Montevideo, Uruguay
7. Manila, Philippines
8. Hanoi, Vietnam
9. Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
10. Ljubljana, Slovenia

Da Nang, Vietnam, was ranked No. 2 in the city list.

Vietnam has experienced a 99% increase in digital nomads over the past five years and a 107% growth in 2023. Citizens of nearly 200 countries, including the U.S., can easily obtain online tourist visas and remain in Vietnam for up to 90 days.

Da Nang, a coastal city in central Vietnam, is known for its sandy beaches and is considered one of the most livable cities in the country. It offers free Wi-Fi in the downtown area.

The Golden Bridge, a pedestrian bridge resembling giant stone hands, is located near the city.

Seoul, South Korea ranked as the third fastest-growing destination for digital nomads.

The city is the largest in the country and serves as a major hub for tech companies such as Samsung, Hyundai, and LG.

Seoul is one of the most livable cities in Asia and offers visitors high-speed internet and public Wi-Fi in many places. Additionally, according to Numbeo, Seoul is 27.4% less expensive than New York without rent.

Seoul, like the cities that ranked first and second, allows U.S. citizens to remain in South Korea for up to 90 days without a visa.

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