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U.S. Expat Satisfaction Plummets Amid Rising Concerns

9/10/2025

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The U.S. ranks 36th out of 46 in the 2025 Expat Insider survey, indicating declining expat satisfaction.
Environmental policies, job security, and political stability are major concerns; 41% of expats rate political stability negatively.
Comfort in expressing opinions fell to 58%, a nearly ten-point drop from 2024.
Restrictive immigration policies have increased uncertainty, affecting expats' sense of safety and belonging.
The foreign-born population decreased from 53.3 million to 51.9 million in early 2025.

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Story summary

The U.S. ranks 36th out of 46 in the 2025 Expat Insider survey, indicating declining expat satisfaction.
Environmental policies, job security, and political stability are major concerns; 41% of expats rate political stability negatively.
Comfort in expressing opinions fell to 58%, a nearly ten-point drop from 2024.
Restrictive immigration policies have increased uncertainty, affecting expats' sense of safety and belonging.
The foreign-born population decreased from 53.3 million to 51.9 million in early 2025.