United States of America

1950

2026

2100

United States of America

1950

2026

2100

United States of America Migration Statistics (2026)

What to know

In 2026, net immigration of 1.2 million people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, United States of America has gained a cumulative 65.9 million people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net immigration.

Key statistics for 2026

Net migrants

+1,177,848

Net migration rate

+3.4 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Migration flows

How much immigration is there?

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+162,943,177

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

1,889,129

Top year: 2016

Peak emigration

-65,491

Lowest year: 1954

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+1295166

Per year

In 2026, United States of America receives approximately 1.2 million net migrants (3.4 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 1.9 million in 2016.

The bottom line

United States of America is a major destination for migrants, receiving significant net immigration each year. Cumulatively since 1950, the country has gained 66 million people through migration.