Figure AA
More than 77% of undocumented migrants to the US come from Latin America: Region of origin of unauthorized immigrants to the US (in thousands), 2017
| Region of origin | Migrants (in thousands) |
|---|---|
| Latin America* | 8,100 |
| Asia | 1,450 |
| Europe / Canada | 500 |
| Africa | 250 |
| Middle East | 130 |
Note: Latin America is the combined share of migrants from Mexico (4,950), Central America (1,900), South America (775), and the Caribbean (475).
Source: Author's analysis of Pew Research Center's estimates of unauthorized immigrants, based on augmented U.S. Census Bureau data. Adapted from Facts on U.S. Immigrants, 2017. See Methodology for details.
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