Key Takeaways
- The global employee relocation services market size was valued at USD 5.42 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2023 to 2030.
- U.S. corporate relocation market generated $14.5 billion in revenue in 2022.
- The international relocation services market is projected to reach $9.8 billion by 2028, growing at 5.8% CAGR.
- 45% of U.S. companies plan to increase relocation budgets in 2024.
- 62% of international assignees are men aged 30-49.
- Asia is top destination for 28% of global expat moves.
- U.S. domestic moves totaled 27.1 million in 2022.
- 15% of U.S. workforce relocates for job annually.
- Average U.S. domestic move distance 137 miles.
- Global average relocation cost per employee $78,500.
- U.S. domestic household move average $3,200-$5,000.
- International household goods shipment $15,000 average.
- 65% employee satisfaction with relocation support.
- 72% of relocated employees stay 2+ years.
- Spousal adjustment issues cause 40% early returns.
The global relocation industry is experiencing strong growth and expansion across all markets.
Costs & Expenses
Costs & Expenses Interpretation
Domestic Relocations
Domestic Relocations Interpretation
Employee Satisfaction & Retention
Employee Satisfaction & Retention Interpretation
International Relocations
International Relocations Interpretation
Market Size & Growth
Market Size & Growth Interpretation
Supplier & Service Statistics
Supplier & Service Statistics Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
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AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree
All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.
AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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