PANews reported on December 27 that according to Forbes, the number of digital nomads in the United States will reach 17.3 million in 2023, most of whom are freelancers. The latest data from MBO Partners shows that this number will increase to 18.1 million in 2024, accounting for 11% of the working population, a year-on-year increase of 4.7% and an increase of more than 147% since 2019. Among them, 79% use AI to improve their competitiveness.
The article also lists the top five destinations for digital nomads in 2025. They include: St. Lucia , which is an ideal choice in the Caribbean due to its beautiful natural scenery, year-round warm climate and flexible visa policy; Lisbon, Portugal , which attracts remote workers with its affordable cost of living, digital nomad visa and abundant shared office resources; Barcelona, Spain , which is popular for its cultural heritage, beach scenery and family-friendly visas; Greece , which offers tax incentives and long-term visas for short-term and long-term nomads; and Panama , which is a popular choice in Central America due to its low cost of living, natural scenery and up to 18 months of nomad visas.
