Looking To Move To A Different Country? 5 Countries That Take the Most Immigrants

The number of people fleeing violence in Africa and the Middle East and travelling to Europe has eased somewhat from 2015 when a record number of asylum-seekers – about 1.6 million – entered member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. More than 11,000 people have journeyed across the Mediterranean in the first six weeks of 2020, according to the United Nations, a far smaller pace of growth than in recent years.

It’s time to take a fresh look at our top 5 immigration friendly countries because if there’s one certainty about immigration, it’s that it is always changing. Immigration policies change. Economies cycle between boom and bust or at least growth periods and slow-downs or even severe recessions. And crises around the world mean the flow of refugees and economic migrants shifts according to the situations in their home countries and their preferred destination countries.

Here is a look at the Five countries that took in the most permanent residents – which includes foreign nationals moving to the country as well as those already there on a permanent basis.

5 Countries That Take the Most Immigrants

Canada

For those who want to immigrate to an English-speaking country and prize comfort and safety above all else, then Canada might be the right place.

The country is amongst one of the most immigration-friendly nations in the world. It boasts of being rated amongst one of the best countries to live in, by the United Nations. The country has a liberal immigration policy and has offered immigrants a safe passage to its shores over the years.

Under the Immigration Levels Plan 2021-2023, Canada is aiming to welcome 401,000 new immigrants each year beginning in 2021. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, this annual target was set at 341,000 newcomers.

The levels welcomed in July and June are higher than usual and are among the highest monthly totals in Canadian history. They are a reflection of Canada needing to play catch-up if it wants to achieve its target this year.