According to Forbes, the number of digital nomads in the United States reached 17.3 million in 2023, most of whom were 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, an increase of 4.7% year-on-year and more than 147% since 2019. 79% of them use AI to improve their competitiveness. The article also lists the top five popular destinations for digital nomads in 2025. Including: 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, attracts remote workers with its affordable cost of living, digital nomad visas and abundant shared office resources; Barcelona, ​​Spain, 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 nomadic visas.