#expats — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 3.6M total posts and 702 new posts daily, #expats is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 964 likes and 133 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #expats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#expatlife	3.6M	702	964	100	64
#travel	780.0M	85.1K	573	100	35
#expat	2.3M	305	3.7K	100	98
#expatliving	456.3K	74	4.3K	67	75
#realestate	129.7M	36.0K	1.1K	100	56

Related Hashtags to #expats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#expatslife	125.3K	29	1.3K	25	68
#livingabroad	932.0K	300	8.2K	98	86
#mhhsbd	107.8K	31	647	26	34
#veterans	5.3M	772	5.4K	100	53
#forces	365.4K	15	1.5K	21	60

Similar Hashtags to #expats

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#expatslife	125.3K	29	1.3K	25	68
#dubaiexpats	93.9K	5	2.2K	6	70
#expatsinthenetherlands	42.6K	18	710	15	46
#expatsinspain	27.5K	24	744	19	42
#expatsg	66.1K	3	894	4	52

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #expats on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #expats has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #expats alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #expats with #expatslife, #livingabroad, #mhhsbd for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #expats on Instagram?

#expats has 3.6M total posts on Instagram with approximately 702 new posts added daily. The average post using #expats receives 964 likes and 133 comments.

Is #expats a good hashtag to use?

#expats has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 64/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #expats?

The best hashtags to use with #expats include: #expatslife, #livingabroad, #mhhsbd, #veterans, #forces. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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