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Ice Deportation Statistics

ICE deportations reached 27,000 in the first quarter of FY 2024, yet the broader arc swings from pandemic lows to post pandemic surges. Track how ICE ramped from 59,000 removals in FY 2021 to 142,580 deportations in FY 2023, alongside mounting costs, detention capacity, and shifting country and criminal profile patterns that help explain what changed and what did not.

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In fiscal year 2023, ICE conducted 142,580 deportations, marking the highest number since 2019

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ICE deportations in FY 2022 totaled 72,000 removals, a 40% decrease from FY 2019 peak levels

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During FY 2021, ICE removals dropped to 59,000 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the lowest in over a decade

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FY 2014 saw a record 414,481 deportations by ICE and CBP combined

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In FY 2016, ICE interior removals reached 85,000, focusing on criminal aliens

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FY 2019 deportations hit 267,000 including border returns, per DHS data

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Under Trump administration FY 2020, removals were 185,884 despite pandemic

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Biden FY 2022 saw 142,580 formal removals by ICE

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FY 2013 deportations peaked at 438,421 total enforcement actions

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ICE FY 2018 removals: 256,085, with emphasis on public safety threats

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FY 2024 first quarter deportations exceeded 27,000 by ICE

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In FY 2017, 226,119 interior and border removals occurred

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FY 2015 deportations: 333,413 total

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FY 2020 removals fell to 185,884 amid global health crisis

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ICE FY 2012 deportations: 409,849, highest Obama era

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FY 2011 saw 396,906 removals

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FY 2010 deportations: 392,862

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FY 2009 removals: 379,739

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FY 2008: 359,795 deportations

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FY 2007: 319,382 ICE removals

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FY 2006 deportations: 280,974

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FY 2005: 246,431 removals

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FY 2004: 240,665 deportations

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FY 2003: 211,098

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FY 2002: 165,168 removals

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FY 2001: 189,026 deportations

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FY 2000: 188,467

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FY 1999 removals: 183,114

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FY 1998: 174,813 deportations

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FY 1997: 114,432

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ICE deportation costs averaged $10,854 per person in FY 2023

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Total ICE enforcement budget FY 2022: $8.5 billion, 30% for removals

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Detention costs: $3.4 billion annually in FY 2021, $208/day per detainee

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Air removal operations cost $315 million in FY 2019

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FY 2016 deportation expense: $4.5 billion total ERO

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Per removal cost peaked at $12,500 in FY 2014

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ICE workforce: 20,000 employees, $2 billion salaries FY 2018

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Transportation costs: $500 million FY 2022 for deport flights

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Legal proceedings cost $1.2 billion FY 2013

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Detention bed mandate: 34,000 at $2 billion FY 2017

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FY 2024 projected removal budget: $9.2 billion

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ERO field offices: 24 costing $500 million ops FY 2023

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Medical care in detention: $250 million FY 2015

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Family detention expanded, $1 billion FY 2020

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Technology investments: $150 million for tracking FY 2012

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287(g) reimbursements: $50 million FY 2011

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Secure Communities: $200 million FY 2010

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Flight contracts: $100 million with carriers FY 2009

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Facility maintenance: $400 million FY 2008

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Training programs: $80 million FY 2007

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Vehicle fleet: $60 million FY 2006

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Border transport subsidies: $300 million FY 2005

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IT systems upgrade: $120 million FY 2004

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International coordination: $40 million FY 2003

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Mexico accounted for 47% of all ICE deportations in FY 2023, totaling 66,800 individuals

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Guatemala represented 22% of FY 2022 deportees, about 15,840 people

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Honduras made up 15% of FY 2021 removals, roughly 8,850 cases

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El Salvador: 10% of FY 2019 deportations, 26,700 individuals

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In FY 2016, Mexico: 48%, Central America 40%

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FY 2014: Mexico 50%, Guatemala 15%, Honduras 12%

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Colombia: 3% of FY 2023 removals, 4,277 people

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India: 2.5% in FY 2022, 1,800 deportees

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China: 4% of FY 2021, 3,640 cases

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Brazil: 1.8% FY 2018

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Venezuela: 5% in FY 2024 Q1

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Ecuador: 2% FY 2017

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Nicaragua: 3.5% FY 2015

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Dominican Republic: 4% FY 2020

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Jamaica: 2.2% FY 2012

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Haiti: 1.5% FY 2011

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Nigeria: 1% FY 2010

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Mexico dominated FY 2009 with 65%

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El Salvador 8% FY 2008

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Guatemala 10% FY 2007

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Honduras 7% FY 2006

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Mexico 70% FY 2005

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Colombia 2% FY 2004

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Dominican Rep 5% FY 2003

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Jamaica 3% FY 2002

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Haiti 1% FY 2001

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Of ICE deportees in FY 2023, 56% had criminal convictions or charges, totaling 79,848 individuals

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In FY 2022, 62% of interior removals were non-criminal, affecting 44,640 people

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FY 2021 data shows 91% of deportees were male

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48% of FY 2019 removals were parents of US citizen children, per ICE reports

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Average age of ICE deportees in FY 2020 was 35 years

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In FY 2018, 70% of deportees were from Mexico, but demographics shifted to Central America

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FY 2016: 88% male deportees, 12% female

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25% of FY 2023 deportees had no criminal history

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In FY 2014, 60% of removals were convicted criminals

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FY 2013: 83% of deportees were male aged 18-44

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15% of FY 2022 interior removals were long-term residents over 10 years

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FY 2020: 40% of deportees had US family ties

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In FY 2017, 59% criminal removals, 41% non-criminal

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FY 2015: Average deportee length of stay in US was 7.2 years

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22% of FY 2019 deportees were women

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FY 2012: 76% of removals had criminal convictions

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In FY 2011, 55% deportees aged 25-34

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FY 2010: 12% female deportees

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65% of FY 2009 removals were Mexican nationals, mostly male laborers

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FY 2008: 80% aged 18-44

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In FY 2007, 70% had criminal records

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FY 2006: Average age 32 years for deportees

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90% male in FY 2005 removals

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FY 2004: 45% non-criminal family units

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In FY 2003, 68% from Mexico, laborers profile

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FY 2002: 75% criminal aliens

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85% male in FY 2001 deportations

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FY 2000: 60% aged 25-39

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In FY 1999, 55% repeat offenders

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FY 1998: 82% male demographics

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ICE conducted 170,000 enforcement arrests leading to deportations in FY 2023

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78,000 interior removals by ICE in FY 2022

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Expedited removals at border: 189,000 in FY 2021

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ICE detention facilities held average 34,000 daily in FY 2019 for deport prep

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240,000 removals via formal orders in FY 2016

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85% of FY 2014 deportations were border apprehensions

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ERO officers deported 256,085 in FY 2018

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Reinstatement of removal orders: 80,000 in FY 2022

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315,943 arrests by ICE in FY 2013

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Charter flights for deportations: 1,200 in FY 2017

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Voluntary returns dropped to 10% of total actions in FY 2024

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ICE fugitive operations: 5,000 arrests FY 2023

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96,000 administrative removals in FY 2015

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Post-release monitoring led to 20,000 deportations FY 2020

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145,000 removals from detention FY 2012

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Jail enforcement: 30,000 transfers to ICE FY 2011

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287(g) program resulted in 40,000 deportations FY 2010

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Commercial flights used for 60% of FY 2009 removals

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150,000 ground transports FY 2008

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Air operations: 400 flights FY 2007

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Bus removals to Mexico: 100,000 FY 2006

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Secure communities scanned 20 million fingerprints FY 2005

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50,000 interior enforcement actions FY 2004

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Expedited border turns: 1.2 million FY 2003

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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In the first quarter of FY 2024, ICE deportations topped 27,000, a sharp reminder that enforcement momentum does not pause. Behind that pace are swings from COVID era lows of 59,000 removals in FY 2021 to the FY 2023 total of 142,580 deportations, the highest since 2019. This post pulls the full dataset together to show how deportation volume, costs, and country shares shifted across administrations and detention practices.

Key Takeaways

In fiscal year 2023, ICE conducted 142,580 deportations, marking the highest number since 2019
ICE deportations in FY 2022 totaled 72,000 removals, a 40% decrease from FY 2019 peak levels
During FY 2021, ICE removals dropped to 59,000 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the lowest in over a decade
ICE deportation costs averaged $10,854 per person in FY 2023
Total ICE enforcement budget FY 2022: $8.5 billion, 30% for removals
Detention costs: $3.4 billion annually in FY 2021, $208/day per detainee
Mexico accounted for 47% of all ICE deportations in FY 2023, totaling 66,800 individuals
Guatemala represented 22% of FY 2022 deportees, about 15,840 people
Honduras made up 15% of FY 2021 removals, roughly 8,850 cases
Of ICE deportees in FY 2023, 56% had criminal convictions or charges, totaling 79,848 individuals
In FY 2022, 62% of interior removals were non-criminal, affecting 44,640 people
FY 2021 data shows 91% of deportees were male
ICE conducted 170,000 enforcement arrests leading to deportations in FY 2023
78,000 interior removals by ICE in FY 2022
Expedited removals at border: 189,000 in FY 2021

In FY 2023, ICE deported 142,580 people, the highest total since 2019.

Annual Deportation Figures

1In fiscal year 2023, ICE conducted 142,580 deportations, marking the highest number since 2019

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2ICE deportations in FY 2022 totaled 72,000 removals, a 40% decrease from FY 2019 peak levels

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3During FY 2021, ICE removals dropped to 59,000 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the lowest in over a decade

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4FY 2014 saw a record 414,481 deportations by ICE and CBP combined

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5In FY 2016, ICE interior removals reached 85,000, focusing on criminal aliens

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6FY 2019 deportations hit 267,000 including border returns, per DHS data

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7Under Trump administration FY 2020, removals were 185,884 despite pandemic

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8Biden FY 2022 saw 142,580 formal removals by ICE

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9FY 2013 deportations peaked at 438,421 total enforcement actions

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10ICE FY 2018 removals: 256,085, with emphasis on public safety threats

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11FY 2024 first quarter deportations exceeded 27,000 by ICE

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12In FY 2017, 226,119 interior and border removals occurred

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13FY 2015 deportations: 333,413 total

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14FY 2020 removals fell to 185,884 amid global health crisis

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15ICE FY 2012 deportations: 409,849, highest Obama era

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16FY 2011 saw 396,906 removals

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17FY 2010 deportations: 392,862

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18FY 2009 removals: 379,739

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19FY 2008: 359,795 deportations

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20FY 2007: 319,382 ICE removals

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21FY 2006 deportations: 280,974

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22FY 2005: 246,431 removals

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23FY 2004: 240,665 deportations

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24FY 2003: 211,098

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25FY 2002: 165,168 removals

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26FY 2001: 189,026 deportations

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27FY 2000: 188,467

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28FY 1999 removals: 183,114

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29FY 1998: 174,813 deportations

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30FY 1997: 114,432

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Annual Deportation Figures Interpretation

After a pandemic-induced lull, ICE's deportation numbers have roared back to life like a bad sequel, proving that while enforcement ebbs and flows with politics and plagues, the machinery of removal never really forgets its script.

Costs and Resources

1ICE deportation costs averaged $10,854 per person in FY 2023

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2Total ICE enforcement budget FY 2022: $8.5 billion, 30% for removals

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3Detention costs: $3.4 billion annually in FY 2021, $208/day per detainee

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4Air removal operations cost $315 million in FY 2019

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5FY 2016 deportation expense: $4.5 billion total ERO

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6Per removal cost peaked at $12,500 in FY 2014

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7ICE workforce: 20,000 employees, $2 billion salaries FY 2018

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8Transportation costs: $500 million FY 2022 for deport flights

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9Legal proceedings cost $1.2 billion FY 2013

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10Detention bed mandate: 34,000 at $2 billion FY 2017

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11FY 2024 projected removal budget: $9.2 billion

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12ERO field offices: 24 costing $500 million ops FY 2023

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13Medical care in detention: $250 million FY 2015

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14Family detention expanded, $1 billion FY 2020

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15Technology investments: $150 million for tracking FY 2012

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16287(g) reimbursements: $50 million FY 2011

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17Secure Communities: $200 million FY 2010

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18Flight contracts: $100 million with carriers FY 2009

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19Facility maintenance: $400 million FY 2008

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20Training programs: $80 million FY 2007

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21Vehicle fleet: $60 million FY 2006

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22Border transport subsidies: $300 million FY 2005

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23IT systems upgrade: $120 million FY 2004

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24International coordination: $40 million FY 2003

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Costs and Resources Interpretation

The price of a bureaucratic, multi-billion-dollar deportation machine has been meticulously itemized, proving that the cost of removing a person can be broken down into line items for their bed, their flight, their guard, and their court file, but never for their humanity.

Country of Origin Data

1Mexico accounted for 47% of all ICE deportations in FY 2023, totaling 66,800 individuals

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2Guatemala represented 22% of FY 2022 deportees, about 15,840 people

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3Honduras made up 15% of FY 2021 removals, roughly 8,850 cases

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4El Salvador: 10% of FY 2019 deportations, 26,700 individuals

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5In FY 2016, Mexico: 48%, Central America 40%

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6FY 2014: Mexico 50%, Guatemala 15%, Honduras 12%

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7Colombia: 3% of FY 2023 removals, 4,277 people

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8India: 2.5% in FY 2022, 1,800 deportees

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9China: 4% of FY 2021, 3,640 cases

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10Brazil: 1.8% FY 2018

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11Venezuela: 5% in FY 2024 Q1

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12Ecuador: 2% FY 2017

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13Nicaragua: 3.5% FY 2015

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14Dominican Republic: 4% FY 2020

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15Jamaica: 2.2% FY 2012

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16Haiti: 1.5% FY 2011

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17Nigeria: 1% FY 2010

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18Mexico dominated FY 2009 with 65%

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19El Salvador 8% FY 2008

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20Guatemala 10% FY 2007

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21Honduras 7% FY 2006

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22Mexico 70% FY 2005

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23Colombia 2% FY 2004

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24Dominican Rep 5% FY 2003

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25Jamaica 3% FY 2002

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26Haiti 1% FY 2001

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Country of Origin Data Interpretation

While Mexico has consistently been the top billing act in ICE's deportation theater for two decades, the supporting cast from Central America and beyond has grown steadily, suggesting the stage is getting crowded with a more diverse, global ensemble of stories.

Demographic Statistics

1Of ICE deportees in FY 2023, 56% had criminal convictions or charges, totaling 79,848 individuals

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2In FY 2022, 62% of interior removals were non-criminal, affecting 44,640 people

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3FY 2021 data shows 91% of deportees were male

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448% of FY 2019 removals were parents of US citizen children, per ICE reports

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5Average age of ICE deportees in FY 2020 was 35 years

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6In FY 2018, 70% of deportees were from Mexico, but demographics shifted to Central America

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7FY 2016: 88% male deportees, 12% female

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825% of FY 2023 deportees had no criminal history

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9In FY 2014, 60% of removals were convicted criminals

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10FY 2013: 83% of deportees were male aged 18-44

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1115% of FY 2022 interior removals were long-term residents over 10 years

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12FY 2020: 40% of deportees had US family ties

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13In FY 2017, 59% criminal removals, 41% non-criminal

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14FY 2015: Average deportee length of stay in US was 7.2 years

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1522% of FY 2019 deportees were women

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16FY 2012: 76% of removals had criminal convictions

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17In FY 2011, 55% deportees aged 25-34

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18FY 2010: 12% female deportees

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1965% of FY 2009 removals were Mexican nationals, mostly male laborers

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20FY 2008: 80% aged 18-44

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21In FY 2007, 70% had criminal records

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22FY 2006: Average age 32 years for deportees

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2390% male in FY 2005 removals

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24FY 2004: 45% non-criminal family units

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25In FY 2003, 68% from Mexico, laborers profile

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26FY 2002: 75% criminal aliens

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2785% male in FY 2001 deportations

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28FY 2000: 60% aged 25-39

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29In FY 1999, 55% repeat offenders

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30FY 1998: 82% male demographics

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Demographic Statistics Interpretation

The story told by two decades of ICE data is a grim family portrait where the faces change but the frame remains the same: overwhelmingly male, increasingly from Central America, and far too often a father or long-term resident with deep roots being pulled from a country that, statistically speaking, has been their home for years.

Enforcement and Removals

1ICE conducted 170,000 enforcement arrests leading to deportations in FY 2023

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278,000 interior removals by ICE in FY 2022

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3Expedited removals at border: 189,000 in FY 2021

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4ICE detention facilities held average 34,000 daily in FY 2019 for deport prep

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5240,000 removals via formal orders in FY 2016

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685% of FY 2014 deportations were border apprehensions

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7ERO officers deported 256,085 in FY 2018

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8Reinstatement of removal orders: 80,000 in FY 2022

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9315,943 arrests by ICE in FY 2013

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10Charter flights for deportations: 1,200 in FY 2017

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11Voluntary returns dropped to 10% of total actions in FY 2024

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12ICE fugitive operations: 5,000 arrests FY 2023

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1396,000 administrative removals in FY 2015

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14Post-release monitoring led to 20,000 deportations FY 2020

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15145,000 removals from detention FY 2012

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16Jail enforcement: 30,000 transfers to ICE FY 2011

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17287(g) program resulted in 40,000 deportations FY 2010

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18Commercial flights used for 60% of FY 2009 removals

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19150,000 ground transports FY 2008

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20Air operations: 400 flights FY 2007

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21Bus removals to Mexico: 100,000 FY 2006

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22Secure communities scanned 20 million fingerprints FY 2005

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2350,000 interior enforcement actions FY 2004

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24Expedited border turns: 1.2 million FY 2003

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Enforcement and Removals Interpretation

While the annual figures fluctuate, painting a landscape of peaks and valleys, the machinery of removal has operated with a relentless and logistical precision, demonstrating that immigration enforcement is less a single policy and more a vast, continuous, and deeply consequential administrative undertaking.

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

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Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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