A new survey reports that almost seven in ten young adults in Ireland are considering moving abroad. The research, from the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), finds that 68% of 18 to 24-year-olds say they are considering emigration.
The survey also asks respondents why they might leave. Across outlets, figures reported indicate that 71% of participants believe they would have a better quality of life outside Ireland, while one outlet summarises the motivation as a potential improvement in overall life quality. The coverage focuses on the share of young adults considering leaving and the link respondents make between emigration and quality of life.
While both reports draw on the same NYCI polling, they differ slightly in how they present the numbers: one gives an overall “almost seven in ten” framing, while the other specifies the 68% and 71% figures for considering leaving and expecting a better quality of life abroad.
