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US Democracy Rating Falls 38 Points, Citizens Emigrate, Tourism Down

5/31/2026

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The Democracy Perception Index showed the United States’ net global rating drop 38 points, from +22 to –16, within two years.
In 2025, roughly 20,000 Americans applied for Irish citizenship, 9,000 for British citizenship, and about 2,500 for Canadian citizenship, all record highs.
International tourist arrivals to the United States fell to 68 million in 2025, well below the projected 77 million, with sharp declines from Canada, France and Germany.

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The Democracy Perception Index showed the United States’ net global rating drop 38 points, from +22 to –16, within two years.
In 2025, roughly 20,000 Americans applied for Irish citizenship, 9,000 for British citizenship, and about 2,500 for Canadian citizenship, all record highs.
International tourist arrivals to the United States fell to 68 million in 2025, well below the projected 77 million, with sharp declines from Canada, France and Germany.