Immigrants’ fiscal surplus has grown even as deficits have exploded

Net fiscal impact, immigrants and US population without immigrants, 2024 dollars, 1994–2023

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Source: Calculations are based primarily on the Annual Social and Economic Supplements of the US Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey for March 1994–2023. See Appendix for full details.

Note: Includes interest savings from reduced debt in prior years.