A new survey from international talent company Howdy.com reveals that a significant portion of young Americans are planning to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle in 2025.
According to the 2025 Digital Nomad Forecast, 39% of Gen Z and Millennials intend to live and work abroad in the coming year. This trend is part of the growing interest in digital nomadism, which has surged since the pandemic and continues to attract remote workers from a variety of fields.
The survey, which gathered responses from nearly 1,000 Americans under 43 (the upper age limit for Millennials), highlights key factors shaping this movement. More than half of the respondents planning to live abroad in 2025 expect to stay for more than six months, with 10% stating they will spend the entire year abroad.
In terms of destination preferences, the top five countries that digital nomads are eyeing for 2025 are Portugal, Mexico, Spain, Japan and Germany. These countries have been recognized for offering attractive conditions for remote workers, including the availability of digital nomad visas. In fact, 77% of survey respondents indicated that a country’s offering of a digital nomad visa was a major factor in their decision to move abroad.
Cost of living is another key consideration for these potential digital nomads, with 70% of respondents stating that a lower cost of living is an important factor when choosing where to go.
The appeal of the digital nomad lifestyle appears to be growing among younger generations, with 76% of those surveyed describing the ability to live and work anywhere as the new "American Dream." Additionally, 66% of participants cited social media as a source of inspiration for their desire to live abroad, reflecting the influence of online platforms in shaping career and lifestyle aspirations.
As remote work becomes increasingly popular and feasible, more young people are exploring opportunities to work from anywhere in the world, challenging traditional concepts of career and residence. The full report from Howdy.com provides further insights into the motivations behind this growing trend and the challenges that some Americans feel when contemplating life in the U.S.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Howdy.com. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
