The latest research from Enness Global estimates that more than 5,000 US citizens expatriated in 2025, a figure that is expected to rise further in 2026, with the firm highlighting that many are increasingly looking towards the prime London property market as they seek greater stability outside of the United States.
Enness Global analysed data tracking the number of individuals who have chosen to expatriate from the US and how this figure has evolved over time, assessing both annual movements and longer-term trends in response to political and economic developments.
The research shows that an estimated 5,228 US citizens expatriated in 2025, an increase of 8.5% on the previous year. This follows a sharp rise in 2024, when the number of US expatriates jumped by 47.8% compared to 2023.
Enness Global’s analysis also highlights that since Donald Trump was first elected in 2017 (inaugurated January 20th 2017), the number of US citizens choosing to leave the country is estimated to have increased by an average of 25.7% per year.
According to Enness Global, political uncertainty has been a key factor influencing this sustained outflow. While views on President Trump and his policies vary widely, periods of heightened political tension, policy shifts, and polarisation have historically coincided with increased levels of emigration, particularly among high net worth individuals and internationally mobile professionals.
Looking ahead, Enness Global expects this trend to persist into 2026, with the President beginning the year by escalating geopolitical tensions following the decision to authorise the removal of Venezuela’s President. The firm notes that such developments often reinforce concerns around long-term stability and global positioning among affluent US citizens.
However, Enness Global highlights that one nation’s loss has increasingly become another’s gain. The firm has seen consistent interest from US citizens exploring relocation and property ownership in London, with a particular focus on prime neighbourhoods.
Islay Robinson, CEO of Enness Global, commented:
“Whether people agree with President Trump and his policies or not, there’s no denying that periods of political change and uncertainty can create volatility and leave sections of the population feeling unsettled. As a result, the number of US citizens choosing to expatriate has risen in 2025 following his re-election, and the longer-term trend since his first term in office has been striking.
With President Trump beginning 2026 amid renewed controversy, it’s reasonable to expect this trend to continue, however from a UK perspective, the consequence has been a clear increase in American interest in London property - particularly across prime neighbourhoods.
With interest rates now trending downwards and prime London property values remaining subdued, the current market presents a compelling window of opportunity and for US buyers with the ability to act, now is very much the time to do so.”
