# Moving abroad isn't on most people's minds

Canonical page: https://data.verasight.io/culture/moving-abroad-isnt-on-most-peoples-minds/

> Indexed question in Culture.

## Reading

Verasight surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults from September 25 to 30, 2026. 60.9% of Americans are definitely not considering moving abroad in the next two years, while 7.5% are seriously considering it or definitely planning to.

Slight consideration accounts for 12.7% and moderate consideration for 8.7%. Another 10.2% don't know.

## Topline

Are you considering moving abroad at some point in the next two years?

Moving abroad isn't on most people's minds.

- Definitely not considering: 60.9%
- Slight consideration: 12.7%
- Don’t know: 10.2%
- Moderate consideration: 8.7%
- Seriously considering: 4.7%
- Definitely planning: 2.8%

## 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: 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-30
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.4%
- Module: Technology, Security, and Global Affairs
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-132](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-132)

## Citation

APSA Omnibus Survey #2026-153, fielded September 25-30, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.4%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-132](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-132)