According to the Wall Street Journal, the number of people who emigrated from the country last year reached a record high. This is the first time since the Great Depression of 1929 that such a large number of people emigrated from the country. In 2025, the number of people who emigrated from the country exceeded the number of people who immigrated. The publication attributes this to stricter immigration policies and visa restrictions. Among those who left the country are not only temporary residents but also American citizens. It is noted that most of those who left the country with their families moved to European countries. According to the publication, data on the number of people who emigrated abroad has not been collected since the middle of the last century. The data was compiled on the basis of residence permits obtained in more than 50 countries, homes purchased, and other information. Among those who went abroad, there are also students. American citizens go abroad to study in higher education in order to find it more convenient and to experience other cultures. It is noted that the number of Americans studying abroad is about 100 million.
In the year to April last year, 9600 people moved from the United States to the Republic of Ireland. The figure was 4900 the year before. More Americans moved to Ireland than Irish citizens moved to the United States.
The number of Americans moving to live and work in all 27 member states of the European Union has reached a record high. The increase is expected to continue. The number of American citizens applying for British and Irish citizenship has also reached a historic high. According to the publication, which has collected partial or comprehensive data from 15 countries, at least 180,000 Americans moved to these countries last year.
