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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
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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).
PEW RESEARCH CENTER


Births to unauthorized immigrant mothers in the U.S. grew rapidly from 2019 to 2023
Annual births to unauthorized immigrant mothers, in thousands
YearAll births to unauthorized immigrant mothersBaby’s father is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
2023300245
2022255200
2021220170
2020230185
2019215170
2018220175
2017230190
2016245210
2015250215
2014270235
2013285250
2012295255
2011300265
2010325285
2009345300
2008365330
2007380340
2006380345
2005360330
2004340310
2003315285
2002305265
2001285260
2000250215
1999215195
1998195165
1997195170
1996180155
1995165135
1994165140
1993170140
1992140120
1991140115
199012095

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).
PEW RESEARCH CENTER

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