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U.S. Migration Desire Hits 20-Year Low
Global desire to move permanently to the U.S. drops to 15% in 2025, lowest in nearly two decades.
In brief
Global desire to move permanently to the U.S. drops to 15% in 2025, lowest in nearly two decades. Global desire to move permanently to the U.S. fell to 15% in 2025, the lowest level in nearly two decades. Originally reported by Gallup.
U.S. Migration Desire Drops
Gallup reports 15% of adults worldwide desire to move permanently to the U.S. in 2025, the lowest in nearly two decades.
Historical Trend
From 2007 to 2009, 24% of potential migrants named the U.S. as their top choice, declining to 15% by 2025.
Regional Shifts
Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa show sharp declines in desire to move to the U.S. from 2024 to 2025.
Latin America Decline
Latin America's desire to move to the U.S. fell from 33% in 2024 to 28% in 2025, with Honduras dropping 35 points.
Global Desire Falls
Global desire to migrate dropped to 15% in 2025, the lowest level in a decade, driven by declines in Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa.
Regional Variations
In Southeast Asia, Japan leads migration desire at 23%, while the U.S. ranks second at 12%.
U.S. Migration Trends
In the U.S., 40% of women aged 15 to 44 want to move permanently abroad, up from 10% in 2014.
Global Context
Despite declines, 900 million people worldwide desire to move, including 134 million who prefer the U.S.
Migration Desire Shift
The U.S. remains the top destination globally, but declining interest in the country is widespread across regions.
Key Findings
Gallup's 2025 data show the U.S. is less attractive than in previous decades, with significant regional variations in migration desire.
The bottom line
Global desire to move permanently to the U.S. fell to 15% in 2025, the lowest level in nearly two decades.
