Top 3 Destinations for Canada Expats (2023 Data via 2025 OECD Report)
The report estimates that 39,000 Canadian citizens left for other OECD countries in 2023, down 3% from the year before:
| Country of Origin | Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | United States | ~18,720 (48% of overall Canadian outflow) |
| Canada | Mexico | ~3,120 (8% of overall Canadian outflow) |
| Canada | United Kingdom | ~2,730 (7% of overall Canadian outflow) |
Nearly half of all Canadian emigrants went to the US. Add Mexico and over half stayed in the Americas. The UK rounds out the top 3 at a distant 7%.
So if Canadians are headed to the US, Mexico, and the UK, where are those countries sending their people?
Emigration of US citizens (to OECD countries) was 104,000 in 2023. ~13% went to Spain, 10% to the United Kingdom, and 10% to Canada.
Emigration of Mexican citizens (to OECD countries) was 217,000 in 2023. ~88% went to the United States, 4% to Spain, and 3% to Canada.
Emigration of UK citizens (to OECD countries) was 85,000 in 2023. ~21% went to Spain, 13% to the United States, and 12% to Australia.
| Country of Origin | Top Destination Country | # of Migrants |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Spain | ~13,520 |
| Mexico | United States | ~190,960 |
| United Kingdom | Spain | ~17,850 |