In 2025, preliminary data suggests that the outflow of Americans may increase; however, researchers emphasize that official figures may not reflect the real situation. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reports that 675,000 people were deported last year, while about 2.2 million "self-deported." The WSJ notes that at least 180,000 Americans moved to the 15 countries in question. The total number of migrants arriving in the U.S. in 2025 is estimated to be between 2.6 and 2.7 million, significantly lower than the record of 6 million set in 2023. Strict immigration policy became a key aspect of Donald Trump's administration during his second term. According to the WSJ, popular destinations for American migration include countries in South America and Europe. In European Union countries, the number of Americans who decided to stay has reached record levels and continues to grow. There is also an increase in applications for renunciation of U.S. citizenship: in 2024, such requests rose by 48% according to immigration firms. Census statistics show that the last time the number of those who left exceeded those who arrived was in 1935, when many chose the Soviet Union as their destination. The WSJ links this trend to the policies of the Trump administration, noting that it is not only about economic factors but also about perceptions of quality of life and disillusionment with the country's future. A White House representative, in response to a request from the publication, stated that the U.S. economy significantly outpaces other developed nations. The Trump administration's policy involved deporting a large number of illegal immigrants and attracting skilled foreign specialists willing to pay up to a million dollars for the opportunity to immigrate to the United States.
