U.S. public perception of immigration as a good or bad thing 2005-2024

Share of Americans who perceive immigration as a bad or good thing for the country in the United States from 2005 to 2024

CharacteristicGood thingBad thing
2024 64% 32%
2023 68% 27%
2022 70% 24%
2021 75% 21%
2020 77% 19%
2019 76% 19%
2018 75% 19%
2017 71% 23%
2016 72% 25%
2015 73% 24%
2014 63% 33%
2013 72% 25%
2012 66% 29%
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Release date

July 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

2005 to 2024

Number of respondents

about 1,000 each survey

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Missing percentage points to 100 percent are due to respondents choosing the "no opinion" or "mixed" options not displayed here.

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