One in 10 workers now identify as digital nomads, according to a 2024 report from MBO Partners.

Even after many companies have implemented return to office policies following the pandemic, 18.1 million Americans say they’re digital nomads. That’s an increase of 4.7% compared to 2023 and a 147% increase since 2019.

Most digital nomads are younger, with 26% of Gen Z and 38% of Millennials identifying as digital nomads. But 14% of digital nomads in the United States are 55 or older.

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