According to PANews, the number of digital nomads in the United States will reach 17.3 million in 2023, mainly freelancers. According to MBO Partners data, 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%.
Since 2019, the number of digital nomads has increased by more than 147%, and 79% of them use AI to improve their competitiveness.
The top five digital nomad destinations in 2025 include: St. Lucia, Lisbon, Portugal, Barcelona, Spain, Greece and Panama, which attract nomads due to their visa policies, cost of living and natural scenery.