Whether you’re emigrating to Australia to work in the outback or furthering your career in the UAE, taking the leap to work abroad is a life-changing decision. 

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Typically, the first step is research. 

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Some will opt for Instagram and TikTok, others will seek first-hand advice, but most will execute their research by searching on Google.

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That being said, the team at Givetastic were very intrigued to discover the dream work destinations for people looking to emigrate abroad.

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By analysing average monthly search volume for matching term keywords like  “jobs” and  “work” (using translation where necessary), we were able to determine the dream destinations to work abroad for almost every country. You can read our methodology in full at the end of our article!

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Do the results align with your dream destination? Find out below!

Countries

What do we crave as human beings? Is it a warmer climate and  financial growth, or an enriching cultural experience and a better way of life?

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So You Want to Move to Canada, Eh?

After conducting our thorough research, Canada came out on top! According to Google Search Volume, the USA’s biggest neighbour is the most popular country to emigrate to for work. 

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Either that or people are using their employment to mask their true dream of meeting Canada's most famous son - Keanu Reeves - over a bowl of Poutine.

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All jokes aside, Canada is a great option for people looking to emigrate. It offers ample employment opportunities, free healthcare and an excellent education system. What’s not to love?

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Interested to see what other countries people are dreaming of? Check out the Top 10 Most Popular Countries to Emigrate for Work below.

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According to the results, it’s safe to say that Canada is an attractive proposition for people looking to emigrate overseas for work. 

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As the top search in 56 out of 164 countries, Canada is an inviting option for over a third of the world’s countries (34.1%).  

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Germany is another attractive destination for people looking to emigrate for work. It tops the search volume charts in 13 countries including Turkey, Poland, Croatia and the Czech Republic.

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The Gulf state of Qatar also seems to be a lucrative destination for those building their career as it tops the search volume charts  in 11 countries such as Algeria, Egypt and Pakistan.

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Other popular options include the UK, Spain, Switzerland, Australia and the USA!

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Cities, States & Regions

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Digging a little deeper, we’ve carried out the same methodology to discover the most popular cities, states & regions to emigrate to for work-related reasons.

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Let’s see if any of the below hotspots are on your emigration bucket-list!

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Dubai Never Settles for Anything Less Than First Place

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As a city that strives to be the biggest and the best, it’s no real surprise that according to google search volume Dubai tops the list as the most popular city to emigrate to for work.

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Dubai’s lavish and luxurious lifestyle coupled with its year-round warm climate and generous salaries, make it a fruitful destination for people looking to work hard and play hard.

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Check out which other cities make the Top 10 Most Popular Cities to Emigrate for Work below.

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*City/State

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From our clear results, it’s safe to say that Dubai is the city on everyone’s fingertips when it comes to researching jobs overseas!

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As the top search in 69 out of 150 countries, Dubai is an incredibly appealing destination for almost half the world’s countries (46%)!

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Quebec is Dubai’s closest competitor, with the Canadian province coming in as the top search in 28 out 150 countries including Colombia, Mexico, Morocco and Cameroon.

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The city/state of Singapore is another exciting prospect for potential emigrants with 13 countries including neighbours Japan, Malaysia and South Korea searching for Singapore-related jobs. 

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Despite the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, Russia’s capital city Moscow is still a prosperous employment option for neighbouring countries such as Belarus, Georgia and Estonia.

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Miami, London, New York, Melbourne, Barcelona and Dubrovnik also make the top 10 list.

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Conclusion

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Moving overseas and starting a new life is not a decision that should be taken lightly. Careful consideration should be taken to ensure you choose the right destination.

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At the end of the day, you need to pick a place that provides you with the tools to enhance your career as well as your life outside of work.

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Whether that’s a warm climate, financial security or a stable healthcare system, it’s entirely up to you. 

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I guess that just leaves us with one question, does your emigration research match up with the rest of the world?

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Methodology

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• To determine the ‘Most Popular Countries to Emigrate to for Work’, and the ‘Most Popular Cities, States & Regions to Emigrate to for Work’, we analysed the average monthly google search volume for up to 164 countries on ahrefs.
• Using the Keywords Explorer tool, we ran matching term keywords including “jobs” and “work” in up to 35 different languages to ensure the most accurate and highest-performing keywords were returned .
• All keywords associated with the country being analysed were removed to ensure the top performing keyword was located in a different country to the one being analysed.
• Data valid as of 08/09/23.
• Add a section for city/states and territories. Use ahrefs as explanation. All * 

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