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The Top 25 Nationalities of U.S. Immigrants
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The United States is home to more than 46 million immigrants, constituting approximately 14% of its total population.
This graphic displays the top 25 countries of origin for U.S. immigrants, based on 2022 estimates. The data is sourced from the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), which analyzed information from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 American Community Survey.
In this context, “immigrants” refer to individuals residing in the United States who were not U.S. citizens at birth.
Mexico Emerges as a Leading Source of Immigration
Mexico stands out as the largest contributor to U.S. immigration due to its geographical proximity and historical ties.
Various economic factors, including wage disparities and employment opportunities, motivate many Mexicans to seek better prospects north of the border.
CountryRegion# of Immigrants
MexicoLatin America
& Caribbean10,678,502
IndiaAsia2,839,618
ChinaAsia2,217,894
PhilippinesAsia1,982,333
El SalvadorLatin America
& Caribbean1,407,622
VietnamAsia1,331,192
CubaLatin America
& Caribbean1,312,510
Dominican RepublicLatin America
& Caribbean1,279,900
GuatemalaLatin America
& Caribbean1,148,543
KoreaAsia1,045,100
ColombiaLatin America
& Caribbean928,053
HondurasLatin America
& Caribbean843,774
CanadaNorthern America821,322
JamaicaLatin America
& Caribbean804,775
HaitiLatin America
& Caribbean730,780
United KingdomEurope676,652
VenezuelaLatin America
& Caribbean667,664
BrazilLatin America
& Caribbean618,525
GermanyEurope537,484
EcuadorLatin America
& Caribbean518,287
PeruLatin America
& Caribbean471,988
NigeriaAfrica448,405
UkraineEurope427,163
IranMiddle East407,283
PakistanAsia399,086
Rest of World11,637,634
Total46,182,089
Mexicans are followed in this ranking by Indians, Chinese, and Filipinos, though most immigrants on this list come from countries in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
On the other hand, only three European countries are among the top sources of U.S. immigrants: the UK, Germany, and Ukraine.
Immigration continues to be a significant factor contributing to the overall growth of the U.S. population. Overall population growth has decelerated over the past decade primarily due to declining birth rates.
Between 2021 and 2022, the increase in the immigrant population accounted for 65% of the total population growth in the U.S., representing 912,000 individuals out of nearly 1.4 million.
If you enjoyed this post, be sure to check out Visualized: Why Do People Immigrate to the U.S.? This visualization shows the different reasons cited by new arrivals to America in 2021.
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