Canada topped the ranking of countries for relocation: TOP-10 by search queries.

According to inkorr.com: For those wishing to change their country of residence, a list of the most desirable countries for relocation was recently published. People choose a new place of residence for various reasons: due to climate, economic circumstances, or the hope of immersing themselves in a new culture.

Top-10 countries for relocation in 2025

Experts from 1st Move International compiled a ranking of countries that are most popular among those wishing to relocate. According to the latest data from Google, this year, there were the most queries regarding Canada — an impressive 269,220 times. Therefore, the top-10 countries are as follows:

• Canada (269,220 search queries)
• Australia (207,900 search queries)
• Ireland (179,400 search queries)
• New Zealand (177,700 search queries)
• Japan (172,880 search queries)
• Portugal (170,030 search queries)
• Costa Rica (127,880 search queries)
• Spain (127,670 search queries)
• The Netherlands (127,100 search queries)
• Thailand (126,960 search queries)

The study also shows that the USA remains the most popular choice for Brits planning to relocate. The managing director of the company, Mike Harvey, commented on this trend, highlighting the appeal of certain countries.

Forecasting relocations in 2026, we expect that many of the most popular places for relocation in the world will remain very popular

Thus, the research revealed a list of desirable countries for relocation in 2025. The reasons for choice may depend on the weather, economic opportunities, and the desire to explore new cultures. Canada took first place, ahead of Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand, and other countries also made it to the top-10: Japan, Portugal, Costa Rica, Spain, the Netherlands, and Thailand. Among people, there is a growing interest in smaller countries with a comfortable lifestyle, such as Cyprus and New Zealand.