According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the countries of origin for the largest numbers of illegal immigrants are as follows (latest of 2017):[41]
| Country of origin | Raw number | Percent of total |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 6,640,000 | 55 |
| El Salvador | 700,000 | 6 |
| Guatemala | 640,000 | 5 |
| India | 430,000 | 4 |
| Honduras | 400,000 | 3 |
| Philippines | 360,000 | 3 |
| China | 270,000 | 2 |
| Korea | 250,000 | 2 |
| Vietnam | 200,000 | 2 |
| Dominican Republic | 180,000 | 1 |
| Other | 2,050,000 | 17 |
The Urban Institute also estimates "between 65,000 and 75,000 Canadians currently live illegally in the United States."[56]
