The Associated Press 18.08.2006 WASHINGTON — Nearly 3 million people a year migrate from developing countries to industrialized nations, including 1 million to the United States, a population research group said Thursday. Almost half — 1.4 million — move to Europe, which is nevertheless facing unprecedented population losses from low birth rates. The U.S. attracts more immigrants than any other country, fueling a national debate on immigration policy. Other destinations include Canada, Australia and the United Arab Emirates, which has a better economy than much of the Middle East.
The biggest suppliers of immigrants are China, India and Mexico, according to the report by the Population Reference Bureau, a Washington research group. For some, it's the chance to escape poverty, whether they plan to raise families in their new countries or send money home. For others, it's the opportunity to flee political or civil unrest.
"The average Indian family earns the equivalent of $2,200 a year," said Carl Haub, a demographer. "If they migrate to Europe and have no skills, they can be a cabdriver. If they have computer skills, they can earn $50,000 a year, an amount unimaginable back home."
The biggest suppliers of immigrants are China, India and Mexico, according to the report by the Population Reference Bureau, a Washington research group. For some, it's the chance to escape poverty, whether they plan to raise families in their new countries or send money home. For others, it's the opportunity to flee political or civil unrest.
"The average Indian family earns the equivalent of $2,200 a year," said Carl Haub, a demographer. "If they migrate to Europe and have no skills, they can be a cabdriver. If they have computer skills, they can earn $50,000 a year, an amount unimaginable back home."
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