Most visited countries by digital nomads worldwide 2024
Digital nomads generally combine remote work and travel for various reasons and lengths of time. Passionate about traveling, they make the most of new technologies and only need an internet connection to work from anywhere in the world. According to the source, the United States was the most visited country by digital nomads as of March 2024, accounting for roughly 14 percent of trips by the surveyed digital nomads worldwide.
Profile of digital nomads
As of March 2024, U.S. digital nomads were the most representative nationality of the global digital nomad community, representing nearly half of this community of worker travelers. Generally self-employed, female digital nomads worked primarily in the marketing and creative industries, while men were more likely employed as software or web developers. Looking at the income level of digital nomads, a 2024 survey revealed that approximately seven in ten respondents reported earning between 50 thousand and 250 thousand U.S. dollars per year.
How do digital nomads choose a destination?
Unlike business travelers who go to a fixed location, digital nomads are free to choose their destinations as they see fit. However, their choice is generally based on specific criteria. According to a global online survey, the cost of living and a fast, accessible internet connection were the two main factors in choosing a destination among the digital nomad community in 2022. The study also revealed that the crime rate and environmental safety play a decisive role in the decision-making process of digital nomads when they look for a destination.
