Table 1
Top-10 countries of origin for unauthorized immigrants, 2023
| Number of unauthorized immigrants | Share of overall unauthorized immigrant population | |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 5,530,000 | 40% |
| Guatemala | 1,402,000 | 10% |
| Honduras | 1,098,000 | 8% |
| El Salvador | 1,078,000 | 8% |
| Venezuela | 486,000 | 4% |
| Colombia | 351,000 | 3% |
| Philippines | 294,000 | 2% |
| Brazil | 286,000 | 2% |
| Ecuador | 225,000 | 2% |
| India | 199,000 | 1% |
| Top 10 | 10,949,000 | 80% |
| Total | 13,738,000 | 100% |
Notes: Total may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
Source: Adapted from Table 2 in Jennifer Van Hook, Ariel G. Ruiz Soto, and Julia Gelatt, The Unauthorized Immigrant Population Expands amid Record U.S.-Mexico Border Arrivals, Migration Policy Institute, February 2025.
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