5 Countries Facing the Biggest Brain Drain

3. Palestine

Human Flight and Brain Drain Index: 8.9

In Palestine, there is a trend of young people leaving the country for education or training with the intention of returning home. However, without sufficient investment in youth development, there is a risk of exacerbating obstacles in the future, particularly if the political and economic conditions do not improve, given the long history of Israeli-Palestine conflict. Despite strong family ties and attachment to their homeland, many young Palestinians aspire to build their lives elsewhere due to ongoing challenges.