How many immigrants did Canada take in 2018?
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How many immigrants did Canada take in 2018?
Number of immigrants in Canada from 2000 to 2021
| Characteristic | Number of immigrants in thousands |
|---|---|
| 2019 – 2020 | 284,157 |
| 2018 – 2019 | 313,601 |
| 2017 – 2018 | 303,325 |
| 2016 – 2017 | 272,707 |
Is Canada a welcoming country for immigrants?
A newly-released Gallup poll reveals Canada is the most welcoming country in the world – and far more tolerant than the United States – for immigrants. Canada scored the highest score, 8.46, indicating Canadians are the most welcoming people in the world when it comes to immigration.
Where do most of Canada’s immigrants come from 2019?
India
Number of immigrants new arriving in Canada in 2019, by country of origin (in 1,000s)
| Characteristic | Number of immigrants in thousands |
|---|---|
| India | 85.59 |
| China | 30.26 |
| Philippines | 27.82 |
| Nigeria | 12.6 |
Is Canada the friendliest country?
According to 82 percent of the respondents, Canada is one of the friendliest places in general. This could be due, among other reasons, to Canadians’ friendly attitude towards foreigners, which is rated positively by 81 percent of expats, far above the global average (67\%).
How many immigrants should Canada admit?
In October Canada’s government said it hoped to admit 1.2m new residents from 2021 to 2023, equivalent to 3\% of the population. The targets for this year and next are a total of 100,000 higher than originally planned. Even among high-immigration countries, Canada stands out.
Why is Canada accepting so many immigrants?
Historically, Canada’s unusually high immigration rates can be traced to the nation’s unique economy. Another factor, is that Canada has one of the world’s largest supplies of natural resources such as oil, metals, and lumber. It also has a sparse population spread over a vast landscape.