Figure A
Deportations fell during the pandemic but usually exceed 300,000 people per year: Total removals by the Department of Homeland Security, by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Removals |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 404700 |
| 2015 | 323670 |
| 2016 | 331540 |
| 2017 | 286660 |
| 2018 | 327240 |
| 2019 | 347230 |
| 2020 | 234340 |
| 2021 | 85100 |
| 2022 | 102760 |
| 2023 | 177540 |
| 2024 | 329990 |
Source: Department of Homeland Security (2025a).
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