Around 25% of Switzerland’s 8.3 million population are foreign-born. Switzerland historically has been a neutral country politically in the global stage and home to various international organizations. The country also has a reputation globally for attracting the very rich, but the country has attracted immigrants across various socio-economic backgrounds from across the world. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Switzerland. FUN FACT: Most of Switzerland’s top 10 immigrants are mostly from Europe. Americans do not make it on the top 10 list but number around 18,954 citizens. February 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
Having a long history of attracting people from across the globe, Canada has various nationalities from across the globe currently calling it home. In fact, over 20% of Canada’s population is foreign-born, according to 2016 statistics. Many live in Canada’s major cities of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver but Canada’s diversity can be seen across the country. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Canada. FUN FACT: American citizens are top 5 on this list. Can you guess where they rank? February 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
China’s fast economic growth and emergence as a global powerhouse has attracted people from across the globe who are looking for various opportunities. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in China. January 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat FUN FACT: American citizens actually are one of the largest groups represented – can you guess where on the top 3 it ranks? NOTE: This list does not include citizens from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan who are living in Mainland China. Also posted on Facebook
Over 10 million of Germany’s over 80 million residents are foreign nationals. Being the largest economy in the European Union (EU) – and one of the largest in the world – Germany’s economic powerhouse status attracts people from across the globe. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Germany. FUN FACT – Although American citizens are not in the top 10 they nevertheless make up a significant percentage of foreigners and just missed the list. January 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
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