As reported by American Expat Financial News Journal, at least 6705 Americans renounced their U.S. citizenship in 2020 — according to U.S. Treasury.
— This, despite US consulates/embassies closed for this service during much of 2020.
2020 Quarterly Renunciations:
Q1 2907
Q2 2406
Q3 732
Q4 660
Some previous years:
2016 5410
2017 5132
2018 3974
2019 2071
Expatriation is a right that should not be made difficult.