10 countries with the largest number of immigrants
America is a country of immigrants. You've probably heard this phrase before, it applies to 98% of Americans. True, only 2% of the American population is Native American.
Despite the fact that we are actually a “nation of immigrants,” for most modern Americans, the United States is home. Most of the population are children of migrants - mothers, fathers, grandfathers, grandmothers crossed the ocean to be in the USA.
Today, in absolute terms, America is still the country that receives the largest number of migrants. At the same time, as a percentage of the world there are countries that are competing with the United States on the issue of migrants.
Below is a list of countries where most migrants live. Data provided by the United Nations. According to the UN, only 14,5% of migrants make up the population of the United States.
10. Luxembourg
According to the UN, 40% of the population of this small state consists of migrants. This is one of the richest countries in the world bordered by Belgium, France and Germany.
9. Singapore
Singapore is a small country located in the south of Malaysia in Southeast Asia. Singapore's population is more than 5,3 million, of which 43% are migrants.
8. Bahrain
Bahrain is a fast-growing country in the Middle East that requires a large volume of labor, so migration flows are large here. More than 1,3 million people live here, and about half of them are migrants.
7. Monaco
Monaco is another mini-state, home to only about 40 people. About 000% of the population are migrants.
6. Macau
Macau is a country located near Hong Kong on the southern coast of China. Almost 600 000 people live here, of whom 60% are foreigners. Most foreigners work in local casinos.
5 Andorra
Andorra is a small country located along the border between Spain and France. The population is around 80 and, like many other European countries, population growth is driven by immigration. 000% of Andorra's population are immigrants.
4. Liechtenstein
About 40 000 people live in Liechtenstein, of whom 62% are from other countries. Liechtenstein is located on the mountain border between Austria and Switzerland.
3. Kuwait
Kuwait, like Bahrain, is open to migrants. The total population of the country is about 3,3 million, and according to the UN, 74% of them are immigrants.
2. Qatar
Qatar is a rather harsh country for migrants. The international community has accused Qatar of harsh labor practices and unbearable working conditions during preparations for the 2022 World Cup. However, this country is experiencing a boom in migrant influx. Qatar has a population of over 2 million people, and 75% of them are migrants.
1. United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates leading in this ranking. Nearly 9,5 million people live in this country located in the Persian Gulf. Surprisingly, 88% of these people are immigrants. Most migrants come from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
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