The number of people worldwide who want to immigrate to the United States has dropped to its lowest level on record, according to a new survey by the US-based polling organisation Gallup.
The study, conducted among citizens of 140 countries and covering around 144,000 respondents, found that only 15% expressed a desire to move to the United States. This marks a significant decline compared to previous years, including 24% between 2007 and 2009 and 18% in 2017.
Despite the overall decline, the US remains the most desired destination for potential migrants in regions such as Latin America, the Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
At the same time, the survey highlights a growing trend of Americans considering emigration. Around 40% of women under the age of 45 in the United States said they are thinking about leaving the country. This compares to just 10% in 2014 within the same demographic group.
