Surge in American Interest in Relocating Abroad Post-Trump Election Win

Following the presidential election outcome, disheartened Americans turned to the internet, with a noticeable rise in search inquiries on relocating overseas.

Data from Google Trends highlights a remarkable increase in queries such as "moving out of the country" and "how to relocate to…" right after the announcement of Donald Trump's forthcoming White House return.

The term ‘' reached its pinnacle on November 6, predominantly in Democrat-majority regions including Vermont, Maine, Oregon, and Washington, as reported by Google Trends.

High curiosity was noted in swing states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, identified by NBC News as Trump-supporting, alongside Oregon, Minnesota, and Indiana.

A survey conducted earlier this month indicated that around 21% of U.S. residents contemplated moving abroad if their chosen candidate was not victorious.

However, this inclination seemed driven more by momentary discontent rather than genuine resolve, according to Casino.org's research, which supplies information and analytics to gaming enthusiasts.

Among the respondents, nearly 60% stated they were "extremely unlikely" to actually relocate, while a mere 2.6% admitted to being "extremely likely" to pack up and move.

Preferred Destinations for American Relocation

Canada consistently emerged as the top choice for Americans considering a move following an uncongenial presidential election result.

Trailing behind Canada was the United Kingdom, with Japan securing the third position among sought-after relocation countries.

Japan, known for its ethnic uniformity and leading economy, despite its traditionally low immigrant acceptance, was included due to its current demographic challenges of declining workforce.

In response, Japan introduced a specialized visa earlier this year, allowing eligible foreign nationals with a substantial income to reside for six months, targeting those employed by overseas companies.

Here's a rundown of the top 15 nations Americans are eyeing for relocation:

Additional notable mentions include South Korea at 21st, followed by the Philippines at 22nd, and Thailand at 23rd.

Motivations Behind Moving Overseas

For those contemplating an international move, the lure of diverse "culture" topped their reasons, with employment opportunities and healthcare trailing closely.

A minor percentage of respondents, roughly 3%, cited tax concerns and educational opportunities as motivators for considering an overseas move post-candidate loss, the survey reveals.

The research incorporated feedback from over 4,000 U.S. citizens, aged between 18 to 65, on their thoughts about emigrating due to the 2024 U.S. Presidential election results.

An assessment from September showed that nearly two-thirds of Americans expressed dissatisfaction with the country's direction, marking a decrease from January's 73%.