Yes, in 2025, the U.S. experienced net negative migration, meaning more people moved out of the country than moved in for the first time since the Great Depression. Driven by rising costs and remote work, this trend saw an estimated loss of 150,000 people in 2025, with projections suggesting continued decline in net migration through 2026. [1, 2, 3]
- Record Outflow: An estimated 2.2 million people left the U.S. in 2025, including a record number of U.S. citizens. [1]
- Net Negative Migration: This resulted in a net loss, reversing the long-term trend of more people moving to the U.S. than leaving. [1, 2]
- Drivers: Key factors driving citizens to move abroad include high cost of living, political disenchantment, and the ability to work remotely. [1]
- Impact of Policies: Aggressive, and in some cases, artificial, reductions in immigration numbers—including increased deportations and restricted visas—contributed to this shift. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- International Trends: Countries such as Portugal, Ireland, and Malaysia have seen increased numbers of Americans moving to their countries萬
