Why more US women are moving abroad: ‘there’s always a level of stress on your shoulders’
A significant number of American women are considering moving abroad, with a Gallup poll indicating that 40% of women aged 15 to 44 would relocate if given the opportunity. This trend is attributed to various factors, including the desire for better work-life balance and concerns over safety and political climate in the U.S. Many women report feeling disillusioned with the current state of affairs and are seeking environments where they feel respected and safe.
- ▪A Gallup poll found that 40% of American women aged 15 to 44 want to migrate permanently.
- ▪The number of women wanting to leave the U.S. has increased fourfold since 2014, while interest among young men has remained steady at around 19%.
- ▪Relocation firms have reported a surge in inquiries from Americans looking to move abroad, particularly to Europe and Latin America.
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Jenelle Jones and Alexandra Blydenburgh. Composite: HandoutView image in fullscreenJenelle Jones and Alexandra Blydenburgh. Composite: HandoutUS newsWhy more US women are moving abroad: ‘there’s always a level of stress on your shoulders’As many as 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they want to migrate, citing better work life balance to Trump’s politicsAshifa Kassam European community affairs correspondentTue 19 May 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 06.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIt was in 2022, when Americans were reeling from the news that the supreme court had overturned Roe v Wade, that Jen Barnett got a firsthand glimpse of just how viable her new business could be.Days before the court ruling, she had launched a website aimed at Americans looking to move…
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