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Moving across the country is one of the biggest life decisions you’ll ever make – but picking where exactly to settle down can be even trickier. This year, millions of people around the world have been weighing up their options, and new research reveals where they’re dreaming of moving. If Australia tops your list, you’re in good company. Our sun-kissed continent is currently the second-most desirable country to relocate to, coming just behind Canada.
To determine the world’s most desirable spots to move, 1st Move International analysed Google searches for terms like ‘moving to’, ‘living in’ and ‘emigrating to’ across 157 countries. Just like last year, Canada is the number one spot people want to move to, attracting more than 269,000 annual relocation searches.
Australia follows closely behind, with 207,900 searches globally in the past year, and is the top relocation choice in 43 countries. Our sunny climate, strong economy and laid-back lifestyle are big drawcards, while world-class healthcare, diverse career opportunities and excellent education systems make it especially appealing to families and professionals. That said, life Down Under comes at a price, with Australia being one of the most expensive places to live.
Interestingly, one of Australia’s most popular relocation hotspots, the United Kingdom, didn’t rank in the top ten. Meanwhile, Japan, Canada and New Zealand all did – the three countries Australians searched for the most. You can check out the full list below.
The 10 most desirable countries to relocate to in 2025
- Canada
- Australia
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- Japan
- Portugal
- Costa Rica
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Thailand