Almost three quarters of those who have relocated across Ireland in the past twelve months are under 40 years of age.
Counties Cork and Galway are the top two destinations for people considering relocation.
According to new analysis carried out by the Western Development Commission and NUIG 10% of those surveyed said they relocated since COVID-19 because they can now work remotely.
Policy Analyst with the Commission Deirdre Frost said of those who have relocated nearly two thirds have left Dublin.