Frustration with politics is behind many Americans' thoughts of moving abroad
Core finding
When Americans weigh leaving the country, politics is the loudest push. Dissatisfaction with current political leadership is cited by 57%, more than any other reason, according to a Verasight survey conducted April 9-15, 2025.
Economic pulls rank close behind, with 52% citing a lower cost of living and 42% pointing to better and/or lower-cost healthcare, followed by concerns about safety and security (37%). Smaller numbers mention seeking better job opportunities (18%), other reasons (17%), or being with family and friends abroad (16%).
Selected responses
Frustration with politics is behind many Americans' thoughts of moving abroad.
Why are you considering moving abroad?
n = 329 · Apr 9–15, 2025 · MoE ±6.1%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | Apr 9–15, 2025 |
| Base (unweighted) | 329 |
| Margin of error | ±6.1% |
| Module | society |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-mpsa-2025.tiiny.co
Why are you considering moving abroad?
Cite this question
Verasight MPSA Omnibus Survey #2025-026, fielded April 9-15, 2025, N=329 US adults age 18+, +/- 6.1%.