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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Middle Eastern and North African Immigrants in the United States
Middle Eastern and North African immigrants in 2013 tended to be highly educated, yet faced lower incomes than other immigrants in the United States.
Indian Immigrants in the United States
In 2013, 76 percent of Indian immigrants in the United States held at least a bachelor's degree.
Cuban Immigrants in the United States
A unique U.S. policy gave Cuban immigrants an accelerated path to citizenship; in 2013, 59 percent were naturalized, outpacing the 47 percent rate for all immigrants.
Immigrant Women in the United States in 2013
In 2013, immigrant women were more likely than immigrant men to be naturalized U.S. citizens.
Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States
The United States was home to about 20 percent of the world's international migrants in 2013, though it represented less than 5 percent of the global population.
Chinese Immigrants in the United States
In 2013, Chinese immigrants were nearly twice as likely as all immigrants to hold a bachelor's degree, and China led all nations in U.S. asylum applications.
Korean Immigrants in the United States
There were approximately 1.1 million Korean immigrants in the United States in 2013.
Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States
Sub-Saharan African immigrants in the United States in 2013 tended to be highly educated, were predominantly of working age, and dispersed across the country.
Mexican Immigrants in the United States
Mexican immigrants formed 28 percent of the U.S. foreign-born population in 2013.
Canadian Immigrants in the United States
Canadian immigrants in the United States in 2012 tended to be older, highly educated, and concentrated in high-skill jobs.
