Births to unauthorized immigrant mothers in the U.S. grew rapidly from 2019 to 2023
Annual births to unauthorized immigrant mothers, in thousands
Note: All estimates are rounded to the nearest 5,000.
Source: Pew Research Center estimates based on augmented American Community Survey for 2005-19, 2021-23 (IPUMS) and March Current Population Survey for 1995, 1998, 2000 and 2003 (U.S. Census Bureau).
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Births to unauthorized immigrant mothers in the U.S. grew rapidly from 2019 to 2023
Annual births to unauthorized immigrant mothers, in thousands
| Year | All births to unauthorized immigrant mothers | Baby’s father is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 300 | 245 |
| 2022 | 255 | 200 |
| 2021 | 220 | 170 |
| 2020 | 230 | 185 |
| 2019 | 215 | 170 |
| 2018 | 220 | 175 |
| 2017 | 230 | 190 |
| 2016 | 245 | 210 |
| 2015 | 250 | 215 |
| 2014 | 270 | 235 |
| 2013 | 285 | 250 |
| 2012 | 295 | 255 |
| 2011 | 300 | 265 |
| 2010 | 325 | 285 |
| 2009 | 345 | 300 |
| 2008 | 365 | 330 |
| 2007 | 380 | 340 |
| 2006 | 380 | 345 |
| 2005 | 360 | 330 |
| 2004 | 340 | 310 |
| 2003 | 315 | 285 |
| 2002 | 305 | 265 |
| 2001 | 285 | 260 |
| 2000 | 250 | 215 |
| 1999 | 215 | 195 |
| 1998 | 195 | 165 |
| 1997 | 195 | 170 |
| 1996 | 180 | 155 |
| 1995 | 165 | 135 |
| 1994 | 165 | 140 |
| 1993 | 170 | 140 |
| 1992 | 140 | 120 |
| 1991 | 140 | 115 |
| 1990 | 120 | 95 |
Note: All estimates are rounded to the nearest 5,000.
Source: Pew Research Center estimates based on augmented American Community Survey for 2005-19, 2021-23 (IPUMS) and March Current Population Survey for 1995, 1998, 2000 and 2003 (U.S. Census Bureau).
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