Illegal immigration in US !! Let’s avoid political bias, whether from a so-called intellectual liberal mindset or a far-right orthodox perspective. Instead, let’s objectively examine the complex issue of illegal immigration in the United States.
According to data from the Office of Homeland Security Statistics, as of 2022, the United States had 10.99 million unauthorized migrants, representing approximately 3% of the total U.S. population of 341.534 million. At first glance, this figure may not seem alarming. However, a closer look reveals that there are 3,000 unauthorized migrants for every 100,000 U.S. citizens—a statistic that underscores the significance of the issue. Let’s delve deeper to assess its true impact.
Mexico contributes 4.81 million unauthorized migrants, accounting for 44% of the total U.S. illegal immigrant population. This represents 4% of Mexico’s total population, meaning that, on average, every 26th Mexican citizen is residing in the U.S. illegally.
In addition:
- Guatemala contributes 7% of the total U.S. unauthorized migrant population.
- El Salvador contributes 6%, which is 11% of El Salvador’s total population.
- Honduras contributes 5%.
Together, these four countries—Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras—account for 62% of the total unauthorized immigrant population in the U.S.
Without drawing any conclusions, we leave this data for the reader’s interpretation, as human value cannot be measured by a mere mathematical equation.
