10 Countries with the Highest Proportion of Immigrants

In this brief article, we will list the top 10 countries with the highest proportion of immigrants and understand what makes these nations so desirable for living. If you want more insights on what’s driving migration trends and which nations are seeing massive emigration, read 25 Countries with the Highest Proportion of Immigrants.

10. Jordan 

Percentage Of Residents Born in A Foreign Country: 33.9%

Jordan is a major immigrant-receiving country as it’s surrounded by conflict-ridden neighbours like Palestine, Iraq, and Syria. Although there is economic and infrastructure strain, Jordan has maintained a humanitarian stance, and refugees constitute almost a third of Jordan’s population. Nevertheless, refugees/immigrants’ legal status can be precarious, with limited access to work permits.