Growing number of American expats weigh renouncing US citizenship: survey

Nearly half of American expatriates are now considering giving up their U.S. citizenship, a recent survey of 1,100 Americans found. Greenback’s 2025 Expat Trends Survey revealed that 49% of Americans living abroad are planning to or seriously considering renunciation, up from 30% in 2024. According to 63% of respondents, the outcome of the 2024 U.S. election reinforced their decision to stay overseas.

A concern affecting a majority of the respondents is the political direction of the U.S. government, with 60% saying they do not feel fairly represented by the U.S. government. The same number also believe America’s global reputation declined following the 2024 election, while 54% feel U.S. foreign policy toward their host country has worsened. The sentiment echoes broader concerns at home, as a recent Talker Research poll found that 17% of Americans are considering moving abroad in the next five years, with most worried about the nation’s direction.

Interest in renouncing citizenship is strongest among Millennial and Gen X expats, at 60% and 54% respectively, compared with just 29% among Gen Z and baby boomers. Expat parents with children under 18 are especially likely to consider renunciation, with 71% having weighed the idea. Location also reveals sharp differences: 93% of U.S. expats in India, 53% in the U.K., 48% in France, 47% in Australia, 30% in Canada and 27% in Germany report serious consideration of renouncing their citizenship.