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Noncitizen apprehensions

REGION OF NATIONALITY — South America (Person)
Frequency

Yearly

In 2021 (most recent) there were 237,311 Noncitizen apprehensions in the United States for South America (REGION OF NATIONALITY). This increased by 203,606 or 604.08% from 2020.
  • Highest: 237,311 in 2021
  • Lowest: 12,915 in 2015
Data table
YearSouth America
2021237,311
202033,705
201957,219
201823,628
201719,063
201617,700
201512,915
201415,580
201315,713
201215,431
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

August 25, 2023

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