The map above was created by money transfer service Remitly and shows the country where people would most want to move if they could.
Easily topping the list was Canada, the most popular choice among 30 other countries, followed by Japan and Spain. You can see the top 10 destinations below:
- Canada: 30
- Japan: 13
- Spain: 12
- Germany: 8
- Qatar: 6
- Australia: 5
- Switzerland: 4
- Portugal: 2
- USA: 2
- UK: 2
The methodology used was as follows:
By analysing the average monthly search volume for phrases commonly associated with researching a move overseas and ranking them with the most searched-for location within each country, we were able to see which destinations came out top.
Some countries did not have enough data so were not included.
The longest moving chain you make would be the following: Brazil -> Portugal -> Netherlands -> Spain -> France -> Canada -> Japan -> UK
You can also see more detailed maps for each continent below:
Top Countries For Europeans To Move To
Top Countries For North Americans To Move To
Top Countries For South Americans To Move To
Top Countries For Asians To Move To
Top Countries For Africans To Move To
Top Countries For Oceanic Countries To Move To
You can read the full post on Remitly’s website.
Where would you move if you could? Please tell us in the comments below:
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James says
This is a fascinating study, and it’s incredible to see how different countries rank as popular destinations for potential movers! Canada topping the list doesn’t come as a surprise, considering its friendly reputation, universal healthcare, and high quality of life. I’m also intrigued by the diverse range of countries in the top 10, as it highlights the varying priorities people have when considering a move abroad – from the rich cultural heritage in Spain to the cutting-edge technology and safety in Japan.
It would be interesting to explore the factors that drive people to search for specific countries more often than others. Is it the economy, the climate, or even the cuisine? Additionally, it would be worthwhile to compare these search trends to actual immigration patterns and see if there’s a correlation.
The longest moving chain mentioned at the end is quite intriguing – it looks like quite an adventure! I wonder what factors led to the creation of that chain and if people actually follow it in reality.