GAZA Survey (conducted from March 2 to March 13, 2025), by Gallup International.
Poll found that.
– 38% of respondents would opt for temporary relocation,
– 14% would move permanently, and
– 4% would send family members abroad.
The survey, which included 532 participants from Gaza, also underscored the ongoing deterioration in living conditions since the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023. Most respondents described their current quality of life as either “very bad” or “fairly bad.”
The data revealed that:
– 37% of those surveyed are unable to return to their homes, while
– 65% stated that their lives were better before the war.
Among those looking to relocate,:
– 30% expressed interest in Gulf Arab nations,
– 13% preferred Arab countries in Africa, and
– 6% were considering non-Arab Muslim-majority states.
The most popular destinations included:
– Egypt (12%)
– Qatar (10%)
– United Arab Emirates (10%)
– Germany (13%)
– Canada (7%)
– Kuwait (7%)
– United States (6%)
– Turkey (6%)
When asked about their motivations for emigrating:
– 79% cited the desire to secure a better future for their families, another
– 79% sought a safer living environment, and
– 74% were in search of better employment prospects.