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
Economic Policy Institute

Source: Department of Homeland Security (2025a).

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