The "workation" concept gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic due to technological advancements that made remote work more accessible and efficient. According to the 2023 report by MBO Partners, 58% of digital nomads were from younger generations, with 21% from Generation Z and 37% from Millennials. Generation Z has grown and entered the workforce over the past four years leading up to 2023, representing about 1 in 5 workers. The report predicts this trend will continue as Generation Z is a large cohort.
The report shows the distribution of digital nomads among different age groups in 2022 and 2023. The percentage of Gen Z digital nomads increased from 16% to 21%, indicating a growing trend among the youngest group. On the other hand, Millennials, who had the highest percentage in 2022 at 47%, decreased to 37% in 2023. Gen X saw an increase from 23% to 27%, and Baby Boomers experienced a slight rise from 13% to 15%. These changes reflect shifting trends in the workforce and potentially differing attitudes toward remote work and lifestyle among the generations. Tourism Review presents a list of nomad-friendly countries ranking countries by the length of their digital nomad visa.