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Refugee arrivals

Region of nationality — Africa (persons)
In 2021 (most recent) there were 6,259 refugee arrivals in the United States for Africa (region of nationality). This increased by 2,086 or 49.99% from 2020.
  • Highest: 31,640 in 2016
  • Lowest: 4,173 in 2020
Data table
YearAfrica
20216,259
20204,173
201916,373
201810,462
201720,251
201631,640
201522,497
201417,506
201315,990
201210,629
Sources
Agency
The Department of Homeland Security
Source
Immigration Yearbook
Last updated at USAFacts

May 23, 2023

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