Immigration - Vivid Maps

Canada - Admissions of Permanent Residents by Country of Citizenship, 2015-2025

Canada is the second largest country in the world but has fewer people than California and Texas combined. It runs one of the most active immigration programs anywhere — and between 2015 and 2025, nearly 4 million people took it up on that offer.

Share of 15-19 years old with two native born parents mapped

Demography Immigration

October 8, 2025 Alex

Where Europe’s 15–19-Year-Olds Have Two Native-Born Parents

The Eurostat-based map highlights how migration has reshaped Europe’s families. Many Central and Eastern European countries still have over 90% of teens with two native-born parents, while Western and Northern nations show far lower shares due to long histories of immigration and mobility.

Foreign born nationality in the USA and Canada

Immigration

December 5, 2021 Alex

The Most Common Foreign-Born Nationality in the U.S. and Canada

A unique map reveals the most common foreign-born nationalities in the United States and Canada, showcasing intriguing immigration trends influenced by history, geography, and cultural ties.

Share of population born outside the United States

Immigration

December 27, 2018 Alex

The share of the population born outside the United States

The largest foreign-born population in the world is in the United States, which was home to 44 million foreign-born residents in 2017, or 14% of the population. The population born outside the United States varied widely across the states, from highs of 26.9% in California to lows of 1.6% in West Virginia.

Immigration Migration maps

December 13, 2018 Alex

Immigrant population in Germany

Germany is the 2nd most popular migration destination in the world, after the U.S. Of all the 27 EU states,

Immigration

July 5, 2018 Alex

How US Immigration Patterns Shaped America: Two Centuries of Change

Through compelling maps and data, this article traces the dramatic shifts in US immigration patterns from the 1800s to today. See how waves of newcomers from different parts of the world shaped America’s population and continue to transform it in the 21st century.

Immigration

January 25, 2018 Alex

Dream Destinations: How the Pandemic Reshaped Where We Want to Live

Maps tracking global migration desires reveal a striking pandemic-era shift toward countries with strong healthcare systems and effective crisis management, with Canada emerging as the clear winner across continents.