16.3% of African-born immigrants living in the US in 2022 were Nigerians

In 2022, the US hosted a diverse African immigrant community, totaling over 2.75 million. Nigerians make up the largest group at 448,405 (16.3%), followed by Ethiopians (10.6%), Egyptians (8.3%), and Ghanaians (7.8%).

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Migration Policy Institute

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