U.S. public opinion on the level of immigration 2006-2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Oct 11, 2024

In 2024, Americans were divided on the levels of immigration in the United States. In that year, about 16 percent of survey respondents stated that they thought the level of immigration to the United States should be increased in the future. A further 55 percent of respondents thought that immigration levels should be decreased.

Public opinion on the level of immigration in the United States from 2006 to 2024

CharacteristicPresent levelIncreasedDecreased
2024 25% 16% 55%
2023 31% 26% 41%
2022 31% 27% 38%
2021 35% 33% 31%
2020 36% 34% 28%
2019 37% 27% 35%
2018 39% 28% 29%
2017 38% 24% 35%
2016 38% 21% 38%
2015 40% 25% 34%
2014 33% 22% 41%
2013 40% 23% 35%
2012 42% 21% 35%
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Release date

July 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

2006 to 2024

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

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