Recent research from Halifax International is showing France as the most popular destination for Brits moving abroad:
Most Popular Destinations for British Expatriates
| Rank | Country | Share of total (%) |
| 1st | France | 16 |
| 2nd | Spain | 10 |
| 3rd | USA | 8 |
| 4th | Australia | 4 |
| 4th | Switzerland | 4 |
| 4th | Germany | 4 |
16% of British expatriates currently live in France, with Spain in second place with 10% of the total. The most popular overseas destination for people to move to outside of Europe was the USA at 8%. Australia, Switzerland and Germany came in joint 4th place at 4% of the total each.
British Expatriates Living In France
Over two thirds (67%) of British expatriates living in France are aged 55 and over. Nearly one third (32%) are aged between 55 and 64 years of age. This shows a that a large percentage of these expatriates have chosen to spend the later part of their lives in France. Maybe the famously love/hate relationship between the English and the French is a myth, because an estimated 115,000 French people live in the UK (~8% or so of the total French expatriate population).
Age of British Expatriates Living In France
| Age Of Person | Share of total (%) |
| 30 to 44 | 9 |
| 45 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 65 to 75 | 24 |
| 75 years and over | 11 |
Of those British expatriates living in the USA, half (50%) were aged between 45 and 64. Compared to France this is a relatively younger population pointing to a higher percentage of professional expats.
Age of British Expatriates Living In USA
| Age Of Person | Share of total (%) |
| 30 to 44 | 13 |
| 45 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 65 to 75 | 18 |
| 75 years and over | 10 |