Destination: America
The United States is the No. 1 choice of potential migrants
The United States may not be perfect, but it’s still the most popular destination in the world among potential migrants, according to a recent poll. Out of the roughly 630 million people (13 percent of the world’s adults) who would like to live elsewhere, 138 million point to America as their desired home. Here’s a look at the top seven destinations:
United States 138 million
United Kingdom 42 million
Canada 37 million
France 31 million
Saudi Arabia 29 million
Germany 28 million
Australia 26 million
Source: Gallup.com
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