The Basics
We hope you will find the resources here useful as you seek to learn more about the phenomenon of international migration and some of the 281 million people globally who live outside their country of birth.
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Who Is An Immigrant?
This explainer answers basic questions about international migrants—who they are, their top destinations, where they come from, how they are counted, and more.
Immigrants from New Origin Countries in the United States
Indian and Chinese immigrants drove U.S. foreign-born growth between 2010 and 2017 as Mexican migration declined. New arrivals came with higher educational attainment.
A New Vision for Immigrant Integration
As societies face pressures from immigration, labour market change, and other forces, the Integration Futures Working Group offers strategies to help newcomers and long-standing communities adapt to change.
South American Immigrants in the United States
South Americans made up 7 percent of U.S. immigrants in 2017, boosted by rising Venezuelan arrivals.
Mexican Immigrants in the United States
Mexicans remain the largest U.S. immigrant group but their population fell by 300,000 between 2016 and 2017 as departures outpaced arrivals.
Vietnamese Immigrants in the United States
More than 1.3 million Vietnamese immigrants lived in the United States in 2017, with high naturalization rates and median household income above both immigrant and native-born averages.
European Immigrants in the United States
About 4.8 million Europeans lived in the United States in 2016, accounting for just 11 percent of all immigrants, down dramatically from 75 percent in 1960.
Immigrants in the U.S. States with the Fastest-Growing Foreign-Born Populations
From 2010 to 2016, 15 U.S. states saw their immigrant populations grow 15 percent or more, led by North Dakota, West Virginia, and South Dakota.
Canadian Immigrants in the United States
Canadians account for a declining share of all U.S. immigrants. They do have above-average education, high incomes, and near-average naturalization as compared to other immigrants.
International Students in the United States
The United States hosted 1.1 million international students in 2017, but new enrollment fell as other destinations gained in prominence.
