Australia
Key Statistics
Data are 2024 UN data and may differ from national statistics agencies.
8111000
Immigrant Population
30.4%
Immigrant Share of Total Population
431000
Emigrant Population
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Mothers, Wives, and Workers: Australia's Migrant Women
Australia's skilled-worker push resulted in women accounting for a majority of settling immigrants by June 2002.
Detention Center Fires Spark Renewed Debate on Australian Refugee Program
Arson at five Australian detention centers in December 2002 intensified debate over mandatory detention policy and the difficulty of deporting rejected asylum seekers.
Australia's Increasing Ethnic and Religious Diversity
Australia's 2001 census showed roughly one-quarter of residents were born overseas.
Economy Prompts Australia to Welcome More Migrants
Australia raised its 2002-2003 immigration intake to its highest since the late 1980s, with growth concentrated in skilled migrants and new incentives for regional study.