Gabon has a high percentage of immigrants due predominantly to its lucrative oil industry, which attracts large numbers of foreign workers seeking employment opportunities.
Canada has impressive immigration policies and, in fact, approximately 300,000 new immigrants enter the country annually.
There are a lot of immigrants in Bahrain thanks to their oil boom and economic development.
Madagascar's low immigration figures are a result of its economic struggles, geographic isolation, and lack of significant economic opportunities.
North Korea has very isolationist policies as well as strict government control and ultimately a lack of economic opportunity.
Haiti's political instability and economic hardships, as well as the fact that it is prone to natural disasters, often deters immigrants, contributing to its minimal foreign-born population.
Cuba has the absolute lowest percentage of foreign-born people due mainly to the fact that it’s very difficult for foreigners to obtain permanent residency.
Sources: (Minority Rights Group) (Visual Capitalist) (Yahoo)
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Global migration and immigration are felt and experienced everywhere and by each of us. There are countries out there that boast high immigrant populations, while others have next to nothing. By understanding the patterns of migration, we can better understand the lives of immigrants and nonimmigrants alike. Whether it's the lure of a promising job market, or discouraging and restrictive immigration policies, the things that invite (or deter) immigrants are important to consider. This gallery will not only list the nations with the highest and lowest immigration populations, but also explain the 'why' behind both realities. Click through to discover more.
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Global migration and immigration are felt and experienced everywhere and by each of us. There are countries out there that boast high immigrant populations, while others have next to nothing. By understanding the patterns of migration, we can better understand the lives of immigrants and nonimmigrants alike. Whether it's the lure of a promising job market, or discouraging and restrictive immigration policies, the things that invite (or deter) immigrants are important to consider. This gallery will not only list the nations with the highest and lowest immigration populations, but also explain the 'why' behind both realities. Click through to discover more.