A Gallup survey released Thursday found that global interest in permanently relocating to the United States has fallen to a new low, with only 15 percent of adults worldwide expressing a desire to move to the country.

Despite the decline, the United States continues to rank as the most preferred destination among those seeking to relocate permanently to another country, according to the polling data collected in 2025.

The survey results come as domestic migration patterns within the United States show continued movement from higher-tax states to lower-tax regions. States such as Texas, Florida, and Tennessee have experienced population growth as residents relocate from states like California and New York.

This internal migration trend, sometimes referred to as movement toward the "Boom Belt," has been attributed to various factors including tax considerations and cost of living differences between states. High-income earners have been among those relocating from states with higher tax burdens to those with more favorable tax structures.

The Gallup findings reflect broader shifts in global migration preferences and highlight the complex relationship between international perceptions of the United States and domestic population movements within the country.