How European and U.S. unauthorized immigrant populations compare
The size of Europe’s unauthorized immigrant population in 2017 was less than half the number in the United States.
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Europe’s Unauthorized Immigrant Population Peaks in 2016, Then Levels Off
Most live in Germany, the UK, Italy and France, and about half had arrived in Europe in recent years. Overall, these migrants account for less than 1% of Europe’s total population.
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Unauthorized Immigrants in the United Kingdom
An estimated 800,000 to 1.2 million unauthorized immigrants lived in the United Kingdom in 2017, according to new Pew Research Center estimates based on the latest available data.
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Unauthorized Immigrants in Italy
An estimated 500,000 to 700,000 unauthorized immigrants lived in Italy in 2017, up from 300,000 to 500,000 in 2014, according to new Pew Research Center estimates based on the latest available data.
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Unauthorized Immigrants in Germany
An estimated 1.0 million to 1.2 million unauthorized immigrants lived in Germany in 2017, up from 500,000 to 600,000 in 2014, according to new Pew Research Center estimates based on the latest available data.
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Unauthorized Immigrants in France
An estimated 300,000 to 400,000 unauthorized immigrants lived in France in 2017, up slightly from 200,000 to 300,000 in 2014, according to new Pew Research Center estimates based on the latest available data.
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Three decades after the fall of the Wall, Central and Eastern Europeans have few regrets about discarding communism, but they say progress has been uneven
Special to the Forum Network Thirty years ago, a stunning wave of political change swept across Europe, overthrowing regimes, tearing down walls and destroying an Iron Curtain that had divided Europe for decades. Communism was eventually discarded, and newly free publics embraced democracy and capitalism. The ensuing three decades have brought successes and disappointments alike, […]
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East Germany has narrowed economic gap with West Germany since fall of communism, but still lags
Despite improvements in recent decades, the former East Germany trails the former West on several important economic measures.
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5 facts about public opinion in Spain as its election nears
Spain’s public is concerned about democracy, inequality and their children’s financial future. But views of the economy have rebounded overall.
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Brexit divides the UK, but partisanship and ideology are still key factors
Public opinion on Brexit aligns with attitudes toward the EU, immigration and culture.
