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Most say they'd move to the U.S. again if they could and cite a good comparative standard of living. But 59% also see major issues with the immigration system.

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The monthly number of U.S. Border Patrol encounters with migrants crossing from Mexico has plummeted in 2024 from 2023's record high.

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In 2022, roughly 10.6 million immigrants living in the U.S. were born in Mexico, making up 23% of all U.S. immigrants.

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The number of immigrants living in the U.S. grew by about 1.6 million people in 2023, the largest annual increase by number since 2000.

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A majority of Trump backers say more immigrants would make life worse for people like them, while most Harris backers say life wouldn’t change.

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More Latino registered voters back Kamala Harris (57%) than Donald Trump (39%), and supporters of each candidate prioritize different issues.

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Naturalized citizens make up a record number of eligible voters in 2022, most of whom have lived here more than 20 years.

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The globe’s 280 million immigrants shape countries' religious composition. Christians make up the largest share, but Jews are most likely to have migrated.

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Explore our interactive table showing the religious composition of immigrants around the globe and how it's changed from 1990 to 2020.

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Mexicans hold generally positive views of the United States, while Americans hold generally negative views of Mexico – a reversal from 2017.

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The unauthorized immigrant population in the U.S. grew to 11 million in 2022, but remained below the peak of 12.2 million in 2007.

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In 2022, the number of immigrants living in the U.S. reached a high of 46.1 million, accounting for 13.8% of the population.

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In 2022, roughly 10.6 million immigrants living in the U.S. were born in Mexico, making up 23% of all U.S. immigrants.

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In 14 countries and territories, immigration accounted for more than 100% of population growth during this period.

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