United States
Key Statistics
Data are 2024 UN data and may differ from national statistics agencies.
52375000
Immigrant Population
15.2%
Immigrant Share of Total Population
3187000
Emigrant Population
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Tapping Ancient Wartime and Security Laws, Trump Administration Dramatically Expands Immigration Powers
The Trump administration is deploying centuries-old wartime laws, some of which have never been used for routine immigration enforcement, to expand detentions and deportations.
Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States
The United States is home to more immigrants than any other country worldwide and immigration accounted for all U.S. population growth between 2022 and 2023.
Visual Portrayals of Migrants as Threats or Victims Are Reductive—But Can Have Far-Reaching Impact
Images of migrants as threats or victims dominate public discourse and drive policy, but reductive visual narratives strip individuals of agency and rarely reflect the full human story.
The Essential Role of Immigrants in the U.S. Food Supply Chain
About 2.1 million immigrants work in jobs growing, harvesting, processing, and selling food in the United States, serving an essential role in feeding America.
Set Up for Success: Supporting Immigrant Youth Through the Workforce Development System
The WIOA Youth program holds real promise for connecting immigrant youth to careers, but English proficiency rules and work authorization requirements limit who can be served.
Funding Climate Mobility Projects: Key Players and Strategies for Growth
Climate mobility funding has expanded since 2017 but still falls short of need; bilateral donors lead while multilateral funders hold untapped potential to finance at scale.
Trump Administration Bends U.S. Government in Extraordinary Ways towards Aim of Mass Deportations
The Trump administration has bent virtually every arm of the U.S. government toward mass deportations, but early results reveal a gap between ambition and available resources.
Venezuelan Immigrants in the United States
Driven by political and economic crisis at home, Venezuela's U.S. immigrant population has more than tripled since 2010 and now faces sweeping rollbacks of humanitarian protections.
Inmigrantes venezolanos en Estados Unidos
Impulsada por la crisis política y económica en su país, la población de inmigrantes venezolanos en Estados Unidos se ha más que triplicado desde 2010 y ahora se enfrenta a recortes generalizados de las protecciones humanitarias.
