U.S. border patrol apprehensions and expulsions FY 1990-2023
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Updated Jun 27, 2025
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EmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteStatista (2025). U.S. border patrol apprehensions and expulsions FY 1990-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/329256/alien-apprehensions-registered-by-the-us-border-patrol/Dataset updatedJun 27, 2025Area coveredUnited StatesDescriptionThe estimated population of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. stands at around ** million people. Although the number has stabilized, the United States has seen a spike in migrant encounters in the last few years, with over * million cases registered by the U.S. Border Patrol in 2023. This is a slight decrease from the previous year, when there were over *** million cases registered. Due to its proximity and shared border, Mexico remains the leading country of origin for most undocumented immigrants in the U.S., with California and Texas being home to the majority.
Immigration and political division
Despite the majority of the population having immigrant roots, the topic of immigration in the U.S. remains one of the country’s longest-standing political debates. Support among Republicans for restrictive immigration has grown alongside Democratic support for open immigration. This growing divide has deepened the polarization between the two major political parties, stifling constructive dialogue and impeding meaningful reform efforts and as a result, has led to dissatisfaction from all sides. In addition to general immigration policy, feelings toward illegal immigration in the U.S. also vary widely. For some, it's seen as a significant threat to national security, cultural identity, and economic stability. This perspective often aligns with support for stringent measures like Trump's proposed border wall and increased enforcement efforts. On the other hand, there are those who are more sympathetic toward undocumented immigrants, as demonstrated by support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
U.S. immigration - illegal aliens apprehended 1990-2022
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Updated Jun 23, 2025ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteStatista (2025). U.S. immigration - illegal aliens apprehended 1990-2022 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/247071/illegal-aliens-apprehended-in-the-us/Dataset updatedJun 23, 2025Area coveredUnited StatesDescriptionIn 2022, about **** million illegal aliens were apprehended in the United States. This was a significant increase from the previous year, when there were around **** million illegal aliens apprehended nationwide. Apprehensions refer to Border Patrol apprehensions and ICE administrative arrests.
Irregular migration summary: previous data tables
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Updated May 22, 2025ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteHome Office (2025). Irregular migration summary: previous data tables [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/irregular-migration-detailed-dataset-and-summary-tablesDataset updatedMay 22, 2025AuthorsHome OfficeDescriptionThe latest Irregular migration statistics are now incorporated into the Immigration system statistics.
Return to Immigration system statistics quarterly release collection page.
Previous summary tables
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681c6215155568d3da1d2a0c/irregular-migration-to-the-uk-summary-dec-2024.ods">Irregular migration to the UK detailed dataset, year ending December 2024 (ODS, 33 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bf172fa0f0c95a498d1fb0/irregular-migration-to-the-UK-summary-tables-year-ending-sep-2024.ods">Irregular migration to the UK summary tables, year ending September 2024 (ODS, 31.7 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66c47cdfb75776507ecdf45c/irregular-migration-to-the-UK-summary-tables-year-ending-jun-2024.ods">Irregular migration to the UK summary tables, year ending June 2024 (ODS, 30.9 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6645e961bd01f5ed32793d0a/irregular-migration-to-the-UK-summary-tables-year-ending-mar-2024.ods">Irregular migration to the UK summary tables, year ending March 2024 (ODS, 26.7 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65d640c92ab2b300117596b2/irregular-migration-to-the-UK-summary-tables-year-ending-dec-2023.ods">Irregular migration to the UK summary tables, year ending December 2023 (ODS, 25.9 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65575cab046ed400148b9ad2/irregular-migration-to-the-UK-summary-tables-year-ending-september-2023.ods">Irregular migration to the UK data tables, year ending September 2023 (ODS, 24.2 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64e46cd63309b700121c9c07/irregular-migration-to-the-UK-summary-tables-year-ending-june-2023.ods">Irregular migration to the UK data tables, year ending June 2023 (ODS, 27.6 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64edc92ada8451000d632328/irregular-migration-to-the-UK-summary-tables-year-ending-march-2023.ods">Irregular migration to the UK data tables, year ending March 2023 (ODS, 29.8 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64edc8ea13ae1500116e2f52/irregular-migration-to-the-UK-summary-tables-year-ending-December-2022.ods">Irregular migration to the UK data tables, year ending December 2022 (ODS
Immigration system statistics, year ending March 2023
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Updated Sep 4, 2023+ more versionsShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteHome Office (2023). Immigration system statistics, year ending March 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/immigration-system-statistics-year-ending-march-2023Dataset updatedSep 4, 2023AuthorsHome OfficeDescriptionImmigration system statistics, year ending March 2023: data tables
This release presents immigration statistics from Home Office administrative sources, covering the period up to the end of March 2023. It includes data on the topics of:
- work
- study
- family
- passenger arrivals and visitors
- asylum
- extensions of stay
- settlement
- citizenship
- detention
- returns
Further information
User Guide to Home Office Immigration Statistics
Policy and legislative changes affecting migration to the UK: timeline
Developments in migration statistics
Publishing detailed datasets in Immigration statisticsA range of key input and impact indicators are currently published by the Home Office on the Migration transparency data webpage.
If you have feedback or questions, our email address is MigrationStatsEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk.
Unauthorized immigrant population U.S. 1990-2022
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Updated Jul 5, 2024ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteStatista (2024). Unauthorized immigrant population U.S. 1990-2022 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/646261/unauthorized-immigrant-population-in-the-us/Dataset updatedJul 5, 2024Area coveredUnited StatesDescriptionIn 2022, an estimated 10.99 million unauthorized immigrants were living in the United States. This is an increase from about 3.5 million unauthorized immigrants who lived in the United States in 1990.
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Immigration system statistics data tables
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Updated May 22, 2025ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteHome Office (2025). Immigration system statistics data tables [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/immigration-system-statistics-data-tablesDataset updatedMay 22, 2025Dataset provided byGOV.UKAuthorsHome OfficeDescriptionList of the data tables as part of the Immigration System Statistics Home Office release. Summary and detailed data tables covering the immigration system, including out-of-country and in-country visas, asylum, detention, and returns.
If you have any feedback, please email MigrationStatsEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk.
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If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of these documents in a more accessible format, please email MigrationStatsEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk
Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.Related content
Immigration system statistics, year ending March 2025
Immigration system statistics quarterly release
Immigration system statistics user guide
Publishing detailed data tables in migration statistics
Policy and legislative changes affecting migration to the UK: timeline
Immigration statistics data archivesPassenger arrivals
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68258d71aa3556876875ec80/passenger-arrivals-summary-mar-2025-tables.xlsx">Passenger arrivals summary tables, year ending March 2025 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 66.5 KB)
‘Passengers refused entry at the border summary tables’ and ‘Passengers refused entry at the border detailed datasets’ have been discontinued. The latest published versions of these tables are from February 2025 and are available in the ‘Passenger refusals – release discontinued’ section. A similar data series, ‘Refused entry at port and subsequently departed’, is available within the Returns detailed and summary tables.
Electronic travel authorisation
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/681e406753add7d476d8187f/electronic-travel-authorisation-datasets-mar-2025.xlsx">Electronic travel authorisation detailed datasets, year ending March 2025 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 56.7 KB)
ETA_D01: Applications for electronic travel authorisations, by nationality ETA_D02: Outcomes of applications for electronic travel authorisations, by nationalityEntry clearance visas granted outside the UK
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68247953b296b83ad5262ed7/visas-summary-mar-2025-tables.xlsx">Entry clearance visas summary tables, year ending March 2025 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 113 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682c4241010c5c28d1c7e820/entry-clearance-visa-outcomes-datasets-mar-2025.xlsx">Entry clearance visa applications and outcomes detailed datasets, year ending March 2025 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 29.1 MB)
Vis_D01: Entry clearance visa applications, by nationality and visa type
Vis_D02: Outcomes of entry clearance visa applications, by nationality, visa type, and outcomeAdditional d
Estimated number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. by age and sex 2022
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Updated Jul 5, 2024ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteStatista (2024). Estimated number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. by age and sex 2022 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/257783/estimated-number-of-illegal-immigrants-in-the-us-by-age-and-sex/Dataset updatedJul 5, 2024Time period coveredJan 2022Area coveredUnited StatesDescriptionIn January 2022, it was estimated that about 1.85 million male illegal immigrants living in the United States were aged between 35 and 44 years old. In that same year, it was estimated that 1.52 million female illegal immigrants living in the U.S. were between 35 and 44 years old.
Legal immigrants in the United States FY 2023, by region of birth
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Updated Jul 3, 2024ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteVeera Korhonen (2024). Legal immigrants in the United States FY 2023, by region of birth [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/topics/805/immigration-migration/Dataset updatedJul 3, 2024AuthorsVeera KorhonenArea coveredUnited StatesDescriptionIn the fiscal year of 2023, 418,930 immigrants to the United States from Asia received legal permanent resident status, also known as a green card. In that same year, 80,280 immigrants from Europe received a green card.
Small boat activity in the English Channel
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Updated Aug 1, 2025ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteHome Office (2025). Small boat activity in the English Channel [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/migrants-detected-crossing-the-english-channel-in-small-boatsDataset updatedAug 1, 2025AuthorsHome OfficeArea coveredEnglish ChannelDescriptionData on small boat arrivals for the last 7 days is updated every day.
The time series for small boat arrivals is updated weekly on Friday. The time series goes back to 2018.
The figures for French prevention are updated weekly every Friday. French prevention activity includes individuals who are prevented from departing France, those who return to France and finds of maritime equipment.
The data published here is provisional and subject to change, including reduction. Finalised data on small boat crossings since 2018 is published in the quarterly Immigration system statistics under the topic “How many people come to the UK irregularly”.
If you have any questions about the data, please contact migrationstatsenquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk.
Related content
https://homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/2023/01/31/latest-statement-in-response-to-small-boat-crossings/" class="govuk-link">Home Office press statement on small boat crossings
For press enquiries, please contact the newsdesk on 0300 123 3535.
Regional and local authority data on immigration groups
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Updated May 22, 2025ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteHome Office (2025). Regional and local authority data on immigration groups [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/immigration-system-statistics-regional-and-local-authority-dataDataset updatedMay 22, 2025AuthorsHome OfficeDescriptionImmigration system statistics quarterly release.
Accessible file formats
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If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of these documents in a more accessible format, please email migrationstatistics@homeoffice.gov.uk
Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.Latest table
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6825e438a60aeba5ab34e046/regional-and-local-authority-dataset-mar-2025.xlsx">Regional and local authority data on immigration groups, year ending March 2025 (MS Excel Spreadsheet, 279 KB)
Reg_01: Immigration groups, by Region and Devolved Administration
Reg_02: Immigration groups, by Local AuthorityPlease note that the totals across all pathways and per capita percentages for City of London and Isles of Scilly do not include Homes for Ukraine arrivals due to suppression, in line with published Homes for Ukraine figures.
Previous tables
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bc89984ad141d90835347b/regional-and-local-authority-dataset-dec-2024.ods">Regional and local authority data on immigration groups, year ending December 2024 (ODS, 263 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675c7e1a98302e574b91539f/regional-and-local-authority-dataset-sep-24.ods">Regional and local authority data on immigration groups, year ending September 2024 (ODS, 262 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66bf74a8dcb0757928e5bd4c/regional-and-local-authority-dataset-jun-24.ods">Regional and local authority data on immigration groups, year ending June 2024 (ODS, 263 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66c31766b75776507ecdf3a1/regional-and-local-authority-dataset-mar-24-third-edition.ods">Regional and local authority data on immigration groups, year ending March 2024 (third edition) (ODS, 91.4 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65ddd9ebf1cab3001afc4795/regional-and-local-authority-dataset-dec-2023.ods">Regional and local authority data on immigration groups, year ending December 2023 (ODS, 91.6 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65ddda05cf7eb10011f57fbd/regional-and-local-authority-dataset-sep-2023.ods">Regional and local authority data on immigration groups, year ending September 2023 (ODS, 91.7 KB)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/655b39ce544aea000dfb301b/regional-and-local-authority-dataset-jun-2023.ods">Regional and local authority data on immigration groups, year ending June 2023 (ODS
Refugee admissions in the U.S. FY 1990-2024
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Updated Jul 3, 2024ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteVeera Korhonen (2024). Refugee admissions in the U.S. FY 1990-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/topics/805/immigration-migration/Dataset updatedJul 3, 2024AuthorsVeera KorhonenArea coveredUnited StatesDescriptionDuring the fiscal year of 2024, 100,034 refugees were admitted to the United States. This is a significant increase from the fiscal year of 2023, when 60,014 refugees were admitted into the United States.
Illegal immigrants in the U.S. 2019, by state
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Updated Jun 23, 2025ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteStatista (2025). Illegal immigrants in the U.S. 2019, by state [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/629682/state-populations-of-illegal-immigrants-in-the-united-states-2014/Dataset updatedJun 23, 2025Time period covered2019Area coveredUnited StatesDescriptionIn 2019, California had the highest population of unauthorized immigrants, at around **** million. The overall figure for the United States was estimated to be around ***** million unauthorized immigrants.
Migrants detected crossing the English Channel in small boats - daily data
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Updated Feb 4, 2023ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteMinistry of Defence (2023). Migrants detected crossing the English Channel in small boats - daily data [Dataset]. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/migrants-detected-crossing-the-english-channel-in-small-boatsDataset updatedFeb 4, 2023AuthorsMinistry of DefenceArea coveredEnglish ChannelDescriptionSummary
Please note, this is a legacy page and will no longer be updated. The latest updates on migrant small boat crossing numbers can be found here.
Definition of a small boat
A ‘small boat’ is one of a number of vessels used by individuals who cross the English Channel, with the aim of gaining entry to the UK without a visa or permission to enter – either directly by landing in the UK or having been intercepted at sea by the authorities and brought ashore. The most common small vessels detected making these types of crossings are rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs), dinghies and kayaks.
About the data
- Data published under Ministry of Defence primacy over small boat crossings was provisional management information taken from live operational systems and are subject to change, including reduction
- Finalised and authoritative data on small boat arrivals will be included in the quarterly Irregular migration to the UK release
The UK data include individuals who:
- are detected on arrival in the UK
- are detected in the Channel by UK authorities and subsequently brought to the UK
These data do not include individuals who:
- arrive in the UK on larger vessels, such as go-fast craft, yachts, motor cruisers, tugs and fishing vessels – although these are rarely used by irregular migrants at present
- arrive in the UK clandestinely on larger vessels not referenced above, including where hidden in a vehicle on a ferry
- arrive in the UK undetected, or where there have been reports of people making the crossing, but no actual encounters
Related information
Migrants detected crossing the English Channel in small boats - monthly data
Number of illegal crossings at EU borders 2009-2023
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Updated Nov 11, 2024ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteStatista (2024). Number of illegal crossings at EU borders 2009-2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/454775/number-of-illegal-entries-between-bcps-to-the-eu/Dataset updatedNov 11, 2024Area coveredEuropean UnionDescriptionIn 2023 there were over 350,000 illegal border crossing detecting on the borders of the European Union, the most crossings recorded since 2017 when there were over 204,000. Illegal border crossings peaked in 2015 at the height of the European migrant crisis, when over 1.8 million illegal border crossing were detected.
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Employment Level - Foreign Born
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jsonUpdated Aug 1, 2025+ more versionsShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCite(2025). Employment Level - Foreign Born [Dataset]. https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/LNU02073395jsonAvailable download formatsDataset updatedAug 1, 2025Licensehttps://fred.stlouisfed.org/legal/#copyright-public-domainhttps://fred.stlouisfed.org/legal/#copyright-public-domain
DescriptionGraph and download economic data for Employment Level - Foreign Born (LNU02073395) from Jan 2007 to Jul 2025 about foreign, household survey, employment, and USA.
Migration figures in the UK 1991-2024
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Updated May 22, 2025ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteStatista (2025). Migration figures in the UK 1991-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/283599/immigration-to-the-united-kingdom-y-on-y/Dataset updatedMay 22, 2025Area coveredUnited KingdomDescriptionIn the twelve months to December 2024, approximately 948,000 people migrated to the United Kingdom, while 517,000 emigrated away from the country, resulting in a net migration figure of 431,000.
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Unauthorized population estimates for 1990, 2000, and 2014.
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xlsUpdated Jun 1, 2023ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteRandy Capps; Julia Gelatt; Jennifer Van Hook; Michael Fix (2023). Unauthorized population estimates for 1990, 2000, and 2014. [Dataset]. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0204199.t001xlsAvailable download formatsUnique identifierhttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0204199.t001Dataset updatedJun 1, 2023Dataset provided byPLOS ONEAuthorsRandy Capps; Julia Gelatt; Jennifer Van Hook; Michael FixLicenseAttribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
License information was derived automaticallyDescriptionUnauthorized population estimates for 1990, 2000, and 2014.
U.S. border patrol: alien apprehensions 2000-2020, by border
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Updated Jun 27, 2025ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteStatista (2025). U.S. border patrol: alien apprehensions 2000-2020, by border [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/455813/alien-apprehensions-by-the-us-border-patrol-by-border/Dataset updatedJun 27, 2025Area coveredUnited StatesDescriptionIn the fiscal year of 2020, the United States Border Patrol apprehended ******* people trying to cross the Southwest border. This was a significant decrease from the previous year, when there were ******* apprehensions by Border Patrol at the Southwest border. This decrease is likely due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Net migration in France 2008-2024
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Updated Jul 7, 2025ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteStatista (2025). Net migration in France 2008-2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/686137/net-migration-france/Dataset updatedJul 7, 2025Area coveredFranceDescriptionIn 2024, the net migration rate in France reached *******. In recent years Europe and France have seen more people arrive than depart. The net migration rate is the difference between the number of immigrants (people coming into an area) and the number of emigrants (people leaving an area) throughout the year. France's highest net migration rate was reached in 2018 when it amounted to *******. Armed conflicts and economic migration are some of the reasons for immigration in Europe. The refugee crisis Studies have shown that there were ******* immigrant arrivals in France in 2022, which has risen since 2014. The migrant crisis, which began in 2015 in Europe, had an impact on the migration entry flows not only in France but in all European countries. The number of illegal border crossings to the EU over the Eastern Mediterranean route reached a record number of ******* crossings in 2015. Immigration in France Since the middle of the 19th century, France has attracted immigrants, first from European countries (like Poland, Spain, and Italy), and then from the former French colonies. In 2023, there were approximately *** million people foreign-born in France. Most of them were living in the Ile-de-France region, which contains Paris, and in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur in the Southeastern part of the country. In 2022, the majority of immigrants arriving in France were from Africa and Europe.
Origin of illegal immigrants in the U.S. 2022
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Updated Jul 5, 2024ShareFacebookTwitterEmailClick to copy linkLink copiedCiteStatista (2024). Origin of illegal immigrants in the U.S. 2022 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/269365/origin-of-illegal-immigrants-in-the-us/Dataset updatedJul 5, 2024Time period coveredJan 2022Area coveredUnited StatesDescriptionAs of January 2022, it was estimated that about 4.81 million illegal immigrants from Mexico were living in the United States. It was also estimated that 750,000 illegal immigrants from Guatemala were living in the United States.
FacebookTwitterEmailU.S. border patrol apprehensions and expulsions FY 1990-2023
The estimated population of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. stands at around ** million people. Although the number has stabilized, the United States has seen a spike in migrant encounters in the last few years, with over * million cases registered by the U.S. Border Patrol in 2023. This is a slight decrease from the previous year, when there were over *** million cases registered. Due to its proximity and shared border, Mexico remains the leading country of origin for most undocumented immigrants in the U.S., with California and Texas being home to the majority.
Immigration and political division
Despite the majority of the population having immigrant roots, the topic of immigration in the U.S. remains one of the country’s longest-standing political debates. Support among Republicans for restrictive immigration has grown alongside Democratic support for open immigration. This growing divide has deepened the polarization between the two major political parties, stifling constructive dialogue and impeding meaningful reform efforts and as a result, has led to dissatisfaction from all sides. In addition to general immigration policy, feelings toward illegal immigration in the U.S. also vary widely. For some, it's seen as a significant threat to national security, cultural identity, and economic stability. This perspective often aligns with support for stringent measures like Trump's proposed border wall and increased enforcement efforts. On the other hand, there are those who are more sympathetic toward undocumented immigrants, as demonstrated by support for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.