MigrantoImmigrants in the USA
48.9M foreign-born residents — the #1 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 35% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 11279561 |
| India | 3165238 |
| China | 2488775 |
| Philippines | 2263697 |
| Puerto Rico | 1924799 |
| El Salvador | 1569946 |
| Dominican Republic | 1483418 |
| Vietnam | 1434631 |
| Cuba | 1394750 |
| Guatemala | 1298936 |
| Germany | 1137577 |
| South Korea | 1083174 |
| Colombia | 1008875 |
| Canada | 950387 |
| Honduras | 934727 |
| Jamaica | 910748 |
| United Kingdom | 894789 |
| Haiti | 798232 |
| Venezuela | 763915 |
| Brazil | 738994 |
| Nigeria | 565053 |
| Ecuador | 561895 |
| Japan | 547444 |
| Peru | 512316 |
| Russia | 452940 |
| Pakistan | 452748 |
| Ukraine | 448198 |
| Iran | 431405 |
| Taiwan | 404256 |
| Poland | 396647 |
| Ethiopia | 363811 |
| Italy | 360987 |
| Bangladesh | 357581 |
| Guyana | 314783 |
| Thailand | 307741 |
| Nicaragua | 295024 |
| Iraq | 272370 |
| Hong Kong | 268915 |
| Nepal | 264317 |
| Egypt | 262714 |
| Ghana | 258358 |
| France | 253094 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 241541 |
| Argentina | 212091 |
| Kenya | 210991 |
| Myanmar | 199585 |
| Afghanistan | 199252 |
| Romania | 178498 |
| Laos | 176588 |
| Turkey | 176490 |
| Cambodia | 171380 |
| Israel | 170342 |
| Spain | 168755 |
| Panama | 161903 |
| South Africa | 161507 |
| Lebanon | 150380 |
| Portugal | 141889 |
| Greece | 130822 |
| Ireland | 125844 |
By region of origin
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 54%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in the USA.
USA is a primary destination for emigrants from Mexico
USA attracts 97% of all emigrants from Mexico, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Venezuela is the fastest-growing major source
Immigration from Venezuela has increased by 181% since 2015, rising from 271.8K to 763.9K in 9 years.
A significant share of the population of El Salvador has settled here
More than 1 in 4 people from El Salvador now live in the USA — 1.6M people, representing 24.77% of the population of El Salvador.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
31% of the population growth of the USA since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 20457967 |
| 1995 | 26712185 |
| 2000 | 31438431 |
| 2005 | 35628422 |
| 2010 | 39859218 |
| 2015 | 43380977 |
| 2020 | 45425242 |
| 2024 | 48855624 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Mexico | India | China | Philippines | Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4506017 | 444698 | 526810 | 974413 | 902791 |
| 1995 | 7065241 | 597182 | 651000 | 1239102 | 1022698 |
| 2000 | 9245920 | 1109195 | 1022890 | 1462860 | 1158532 |
| 2005 | 11171400 | 1419053 | 1208274 | 1695406 | 1335675 |
| 2010 | 11895927 | 1799127 | 1608501 | 1898592 | 1533366 |
| 2015 | 11938908 | 2381638 | 2101592 | 2098753 | 1687821 |
| 2020 | 11177052 | 2741155 | 2255170 | 2159185 | 1864991 |
| 2024 | 11279561 | 3165238 | 2488775 | 2263697 | 1924799 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
USA as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in the USA
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in the USA?
Around 48.9M foreign-born residents live in the USA, making it the #1-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in the USA come from?
Most immigrants in the USA come from Mexico, India and China — these three countries account for about 35% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of the USA are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 14% of the population of the USA — that's 48.9M out of a total population of 340.1M.
How has immigration to the USA changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in the USA has grown from 43.4M to 48.9M people, a growth of about 13%.
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