Unauthorized immigrant population in the United States, by region of birth, 2008 (in thousands)
| Region of birth | Unauthorized immigrant population |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 7,000 |
| Central America | 1,350 |
| Asia (South and East) | 1,300 |
| South America | 775 |
| Europe and Canada | 525 |
| Caribbean | 500 |
| All other | 300 |
| Middle East | 190 |
Source: EPI replication of tabulations from augmented March 2008 Current Population Survey data in Jeffrey S. Passel and D'Vera Cohn, "Origins of Unauthorized Immigrants: A Focus on Mexico," Pew Hispanic Center, April 14, 2009