40% of young U.S. women want to leave the country: Gallup poll
3 days ago
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- 40% of U.S. women ages 15-44 want to permanently leave the country, according to a Gallup poll.
- Canada is the most preferred destination, aligning with historical U.S. emigration trends.
- The desire to leave is higher among those who disapprove of President Donald Trump (29%) compared to those who approve (4%).
- Young women and girls show the steepest drop in institutional confidence, losing 17 points since 2015.
- Low confidence in government institutions correlates with the desire to emigrate.
- The gender gap in the desire to leave is the largest in the U.S. compared to other countries.
- Top relocation choices after Canada include New Zealand, Italy, and Japan.
- The poll measures the desire to leave, not actual plans to emigrate.