Diversity Immigrants’ Regions and Countries of Origin: Fact Sheet
From the Congressional Research Service:
“In FY1995, foreign nationals from Europe garnered the most diversity visas (47%) and maintained a plurality share until FY2001. In the early 2000s, the number of DV immigrants from Africa was on par with those from Europe. But since 2006, Africa has maintained the largest proportion, garnering as much as 50% of diversity visas in FY2009, while Europe’s share fell to a low of 18% in FY2009 and FY2011. Meanwhile, the share of DV immigrants from Asia grew steadily over time, surpassing Europe’s share in FY2008 and remaining second to then. South America, Oceania, and North America combined accounted for less than 8% each year. In total, from FY1995-FY2016 immigrants from Africa accounted for 39% of DV immigrants, Europeans 31%, and Asians 24%.5 Africa sincethen. South America, Oceania, and North America combined accounted for less than 8% each year. In total, from FY1995-FY2016 immigrants from Africa accounted for 39% of DV immigrants, Europeans 31%, and Asians 24%.” (emphasis added).
KJ