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Persons naturalized

Region of birth — South America (persons)
In 2021 (most recent) there were 72,701 persons naturalized in the United States for South America (region of birth). This increased by 22,259 or 44.13% from 2020.
  • Highest: 76,992 in 2012
  • Lowest: 50,442 in 2020
Data table
YearSouth America
202172,701
202050,442
201968,687
201867,934
201763,065
201670,821
201567,927
201460,665
201376,167
201276,992
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

May 23, 2023

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