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2026 Sees First US Emigration Deficit in 90 Years

3/1/2026

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  • In 2026, the United States records a net emigration deficit for the first time in 90 years as more citizens leave than arrive.
  • A 2025 report estimates a net migration deficit of 150,000 and 4–9 million Americans living abroad.
  • Factors driving relocations include remote work, high living costs, and a desire for foreign lifestyles, prompting moves to Mexico and various European nations.