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#Deportation AI 11/11/24/0000EST: Forced reverse #Immigration. the new #Trump regime is already out to implode his new administration with an unrealistic and bloated national emergency, straining all the available resources. Below an artificial intelligence (AI) capsule.
#Deportation Dilemma 11/11/24/0000EST: Artificial Intelligence (AI) report of current status of illegal #immigration, with Mexico at 55%. With a #Trump term of under 1500 days (4 years) to move 12 million illegals, total of 8000 a day. Perplexity link: shorturl.at/A3cCc
total number of illegal immigrants in america
(Begin Perplexity-AI)
Based on the most recent estimates from various sources, the number of illegal immigrants (also referred to as undocumented or unauthorized immigrants) in the United States is approximately 11-12 million. Here's a summary of the key points:
- Recent estimates:
- Migration Policy Institute (MPI) estimates 11.2 million unauthorized immigrants in 20214.
- Center for Migration Studies (CMS) estimates 11.7 million in July 20237.
- Pew Research Center estimated 10.5 million in 20171.
- Historical trends:
- The unauthorized immigrant population peaked at about 12.2 million in 20071.
- There was a decline to around 10-11 million in the 2010s14.
- Recent years have shown a slight increase47.
- Distribution:
- California has the largest population of unauthorized immigrants, with estimates ranging from 1.85 to 2.0 million16.
- Other states with significant populations include Texas, Florida, New York, and New Jersey6.
- Country of origin:
- Mexico remains the largest source country, though its share has declined1.
- Central American countries, particularly El Salvador and Guatemala, make up a significant portion1.
- Methodology considerations:
- Estimates vary due to different methodologies and data sources used147.
- There is inherent difficulty in counting a population that often seeks to avoid detection1.
Sources
Answer
Based on the search results, the main countries of origin for illegal (unauthorized) immigrants in the United States are:
- Mexico: Mexico remains the largest source country, accounting for approximately 46-55% of the total unauthorized immigrant population12. However, the number of Mexican unauthorized immigrants has declined over the past decade.
- El Salvador: Estimated to be the second or third largest source country, making up about 6% of the unauthorized population13.
- Guatemala: Another significant source country, representing about 5-6% of unauthorized immigrants13.
- India: Emerging as a major source country, accounting for approximately 4-6% of the unauthorized population13.
- Honduras: Estimated to contribute about 3-4% of unauthorized immigrants13.
- Philippines: Approximately 3% of the unauthorized population1.
- China: About 2-3% of unauthorized immigrants13.
- Korea: Roughly 2% of the unauthorized population1.
- Vietnam: Around 2% of unauthorized immigrants1.
- Dominican Republic: About 1-2% of the unauthorized population1.
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. Meanwhile, unauthorized immigrant populations from other regions, such as Central America, Asia, Africa, and South America, have grown2
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.The diversity of origins has increased, with growing numbers of unauthorized immigrants coming from countries beyond the traditional source regions. For example, unauthorized populations from Africa grew by 68%, the Caribbean by 67%, and Asia by 47% between 2008 and 20212
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