Internet searches for how to move abroad up by more than 1,000% after US election result
US searches for "move to Canada" increased by 1,270% in the 24 hours after the polls closed on the East Coast on Tuesday, according to Google data.
Similar queries about emigrating to Australia surged by 820%, the figures suggest.
Data from the Immigration New Zealand website shows 25,000 new US users accessed the website on 7 November - compared to 1,500 on the same day in previous years.
We may be moderately confident that these searches don't represent a loss for the US, nor a gain for Canada, Australia and New Zealand. If the searchers follow it up of course. If they aren't merely nitwit poseurs.
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I treat 'celebrities' who threaten to leave the country if a democratic vote goes against their preference with something close to disinterested contempt. The few that do go often come back, like a bad penny.
It would be more instructive to note the number of people *retiring* abroad. My guess is that it is no longer as popular as other countries become less attractive (politics, economy etc), although there may be a slight uptick after a disappointing election.
I don't see myself emigrating, but if I did have to go I'd probably choose New Zealand (if they would let me in). Wokeism still runs strong there but there is plenty of room to live away from the clatter of politics.
Australia is worse than Britain at the moment, unless they go to the outback.
DJ - I don't see myself emigrating either, too late, too many roots to consider it. Mars sounds more and more attractive for younger generations.
Anon - that's my impression, even more demented than the UK, which must take some doing.
With the threatened new laws on inheritance tax - especially on pensions - it'll be interesting to see how many people who are comfortably off, but not remotely rich, decide to emigrate. Tax rates of 67% - 91% (or in extreme cases slightly more than 100%) might have that effect.
dearieme - yes, there seems to be lots of interest among people with transferrable abilities and/or assets who aren't rich but do stand to lose more than they are prepared to lose. It's the brain drain again.
I retired and after living on a narrowboat for 9 years we came out to New Zealand to join our younger son.It is not perfect (where is ?) but reading the news we are glad we left.Things vastly improved when we got rid of the Saintly Jacinda. The last thing we need is an influx of brain dead democrats.
John - New Zealand always sounds like an attractive destination even for someone who has never been there and getting rid of Jacinda sounds like a very positive move.
As long as they're not searching "Move to England"...
Bucko - I hope not, but we do seem to attract loons.
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