Is it time to make a decision...

Editor's note: ...about whether or not it is time to leave the US? There are actually many good options as the following article suggests but also include Russia as a decent option if you leave America. Many foreigners coming to Japan for a visit also think Japan might be a good option but this is not something that should be decided on lightly. According to the Japanese politician Taro Yamamoto, Japan is running out of time with a massively shrinking population. Japan simply will not be able to sustain its population with enough domestic food production and that includes rice. Japan had to release 210,000 tonnes of emergency supplies of rice last month because the cost of rice continues to rise. Businesses and farmers in Japan are going bankrupt left and right because of rising costs. Japan as a US protectorate has very few options left. It is kind of hard to believe many Americans in this poll consider England as a destination.
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Fed up: 2 in 5 Americans say living in U.S. no longer enjoyable

By StudyFinds Staff | February 26, 2025 | 72 Comments

As economic pressures mount and social tensions rise, many Americans are setting their sights beyond U.S. borders for a better quality of life

NEW YORK — In the shadow of rising housing costs, healthcare concerns, and growing social divisions, a striking number of Americans are considering a future outside the United States. According to a recent survey, 17% of American adults want to move internationally within the next five years, potentially signaling a significant shift in the country's population.

The survey, conducted by Talker Research, found that 5% of Americans plan to take actual steps toward living abroad in the next few years, while 2% have already started the process of moving to another country.

Millennials Lead the Way

Millennials emerged as the group most eager to move internationally, with a quarter (25%) wanting to relocate abroad – higher than any other generation surveyed.

This trend likely reflects the unique challenges faced by millennials, who have experienced multiple economic downturns, rising student debt, and increasingly unaffordable housing throughout their adult lives.

Regionally, Midwesterners (18%) showed slightly more interest in moving abroad than Americans in the Southwest, West, Southeast, and Northeast (all at 16%).

For many Americans, the desire to live abroad isn't just a reaction to current problems. The survey found that more than four in ten respondents (44%) have always wanted to experience life in another country, suggesting that for many, this represents a long-held dream rather than just an escape plan.

Top Destinations: Canada Leads the Way

When asked about preferred destinations, Canada emerged as the clear frontrunner, with 19% of potential expatriates naming it as their top choice. The appeal of America's northern neighbor appears to be multifaceted, with respondents citing Canada's high-quality healthcare (41%), its diverse landscape offering ample opportunities for exploration and recreation (28%), and the nation’s practical approach to work-life balance (21%) as primary attractions.

Italy secured the second position on the list of desired destinations, capturing the interest of 11% of respondents. The Mediterranean nation's renowned cuisine ranked as its most compelling feature (68%), followed closely by its rich culture and warm people (66%). Italy's breathtaking scenery and varied terrain also factored significantly in its appeal (40%).

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