GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Successful Immigrants Statistics Statistics
Successful immigrants make up a significant proportion of the population, contributing positively to the economy and society.
In this post, we explore the remarkable impact of immigrants in various economies around the world through a collection of compelling statistics. From their significant contributions to the establishment of Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. to their role in fostering entrepreneurship in countries like Canada, the data sheds light on the valuable role immigrants play in driving economic growth and innovation. Let’s dive into the numbers that highlight the impressive achievements of successful immigrants.
Statistic 1
"In the U.S., over 45% of Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children."
Statistic 2
"As of 2016, 56% of Silicon Valley's tech workforce was made up of immigrants."
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"Immigrants are responsible for over half of Canada's top 500 fastest growing companies."
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"In the U.S., immigrant-led companies create an average of 760 jobs each."
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"In the U.K., immigrants represent 14% of business owners, despite comprising just 9% of all residents."
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"More than a quarter of all entrepreneurs in Germany are of foreign origin."
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"In the U.S., over 30% of immigrant business owners are women."
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"Immigrants are responsible for one fourth of all new businesses in Spain."
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"In the U.S., immigrant entrepreneurs were behind more than half of startups valued at $1 billion or more."
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"63% of non-European immigrants to Sweden are either self-employed or have found employment within nine years."
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"In Belgium, immigrants are 50% more likely to start a business than native-born Belgians."
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"In France, immigrant-led businesses created 175,000 jobs in 2019."
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"In the U.S., the rate of immigrant entrepreneurship has more than doubled in the last two decades."