1st Qtr 2016 Renunciations – New Normal
The number of U.S. citizens who are reported to have renounced U.S. citizenship was 1,158 for the 1st quarter of 2016. 
I keep and track all names of USCs who are reported by the U.S. Treasury in the Federal Register. The data tracking reflects a significant increase in quarterly renunciations since 2008. That is the general trend. There is no direct quarter to quarter trend, as my graph above reflects (where 1,158 is the latest number of USC renunciations).
For some historical references, see, New Record of U.S. Citizens Renouncing – The New Normal, 11 Feb, 2015.
There are several strategic decisions that most all U.S. citizens need to consider prior to renouncing citizenship. See, for instance – Part II: C’est la vie Ms. Lucienne D’Hotelle! Tax Timing Problems for Former U.S. Citizens is Nothing New – the IRS and the Courts Have Decided Similar Issues in the Past (Pre IRC Section 877A(g)(4)) Part II: C’est la vie Ms. Lucienne D’Hotelle! Tax Timing Problems for Former U.S. Citizens is Nothing New – the IRS and the Courts Have Decided Similar Issues in the Past (Pre IRC Section 877A(g)(4))
Can the U.S. Federal Government Bar Entry into the U.S. to a U.S. Citizen without a U.S. Passport?
Global Entry, SENTRI and NEXUS after Renouncing – the “Trusted Traveler Programs” – SAFE TRAVELS!