Revealed: The 10 countries the world wants to move to the most — and it’s a North American country that takes the #1 spot
The 10 countries the world would most like to move to have been revealed, with Canada coming in at number one.
Moving experts at 1st international move analyzed Google search data to determine which countries people were most interested in moving to. In 74 countries, Canada was the most popular choice.
The researchers used Google Keyword Planner to determine the number of searches for moving, relocating, and homes in each country to determine the most searched countries.
Canada came in first place thanks to an impressive 1.5 million hits. 1st Move International wrote: ‘Canada is a diverse country with a high quality of life.
In addition to publicly funded health care and education, Canada boasts breathtaking natural beauty.
Moving experts at 1st Move International analyzed Google search data to determine which countries people are most interested in moving to. Canada was the No. 1 choice in 74 countries.
UK residents most likely to move to the United States
“But in Canada, the cost of living is high, especially if you live in a city.”
The data shows that Canada is closely followed in the list of largest relocations by Australia (second), New Zealand (third), Spain (fourth) and the United Kingdom (fifth).
In sixth place was Portugal, followed by Japan (seventh), Germany (eighth), France (ninth) and Switzerland (tenth).
Residents of the United Kingdom were most likely to consider moving to the United States, followed by Australia (second), the United Arab Emirates (third), Canada (fourth) and New Zealand (fifth).
Expat Alex Minion moved from Manchester, England, to Vancouver, Canada in 2023 and has no regrets. She told MailOnline that she will be extending her two-year visa to stay in the country longer.
Expat Alex Minion moved from Manchester, England, to Vancouver (above) in 2023 and has no regrets
She said, “Since moving to Vancouver, my lifestyle has become much more focused on outdoor activities.
‘There is much more sunshine than a typical English summer, which is great. This allows you to enjoy the beautiful countryside, walk around the mountains, lakes and trails, or just sit on the beach or on a bar terrace and enjoy the weather.’
The full study can be found here: www.shipit.nl.
