10 Countries with the Highest Proportion of Immigrants

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8. Singapore 

Percentage Of Residents Born in A Foreign Country: 43.1%

Singapore’s immigration patterns are fueled, in part, by a strategic immigration policy. Nearly 43.1% of Singapore’s population comprises non-residents, including foreign workers and permanent residents. The government encourages immigration to fill workforce gaps and boost the economy but also enforces tight controls to maintain social harmony. 

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