More than 3.3 million Americans live outside the United States, and reporting by outlets points to a shift in who is making up that expatriate population. The coverage highlights that, alongside the growth in the number of Americans overseas, an increasing share of those living abroad report that they believe they are better off outside the US. The demographic makeup of Americans abroad appears to be changing, though the articles emphasize the overall trend rather than a single defining driver. The Independent frames the trend as evidence that many Americans consider relocation abroad beneficial, while Yahoo UK News presents the same theme, focusing on why attitudes are changing as more people choose or end up living overseas. Taken together, the reporting underscores that Americans abroad are not only numerous, but also becoming more diverse in terms of background and circumstances. The sources do not attribute the change to one factor, but the overall picture is that living conditions, opportunities, or quality-of-life perceptions abroad are influencing how many Americans view their situation compared with being in the US.