Summary:
According to a recent article published by Newsweek (https://www.newsweek.com/top-10-countries-where-americans-want-become-expats-2036893), a recent Harris Poll indicates that approximately 40% of Americans have contemplated or are planning to move abroad. The survey identifies the top ten countries Americans are considering for expatriation: as, in order, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Italy, Japan, Germany, Spain, New Zealand, and Mexico.
The survey revealed that more than half of Americans believe they would enjoy a better quality of life if they lived abroad. The most commonly cited motivations for considering emigration included dissatisfaction with the cost of living, disapproval of current political leadership, and the belief that other countries would afford generally improved lifestyle conditions.
This emerging trend appears to be especially pronounced among younger generations. A majority of Millennials (52%) and an even higher percentage of Gen Z respondents (64%) reported actively contemplating relocation outside the United States within the next two years.
In this connection, it is worth noting that generational preferences also varied regarding potential destinations. Baby Boomers and members of Generation X expressed greater interest in moving to countries within North America or Western Europe. In contrast, Gen Z respondents showed a comparatively higher openness to relocating to regions such as East Asia, the Middle East, or North Africa.
Original Article Link: https://www.newsweek.com/top-10-countries-where-americans-want-become-expats-2036893
Source: Newsweek
Date: March 4, 2025
