Many outside Russia might not realize but is actually a major recipient of immigrants in the world stage. Many of the millions of foreign nationals who live in Russia are from the former USSR, in particular from the Caucasus region. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Russia. FUN FACT: American citizens just missed the top 10 list (they rank number 13th at over 140,000 people). German citizens were at 244,000 + at 11th place and the UK was at 15th place at over 111,000 people. April 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
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Japan is one of the largest economies in the world. Despite its reputation as a homogeneous society the country does have a sizeable expatriate population from across the world. With an aging population that most likely will have Japan further seek foreign talent from across the world. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Japan. FUN FACT: Two Latin American countries are on this list and also the USA – can you guess where they rank? March 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
Sweden’s strong economy and high standard of living has (and today) attracted people from across the globe. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Sweden. FUN FACT: According to Business Insider Nordic, “Immigration currently by far exceeds migration in Sweden, which has seen the country’s share of foreign-born people grow to 17 percent, the highest in the Nordics.” March 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
From its humble days as a small port city, Hong Kong under the British became a global powerhouse. And today, under the “One Country Two Systems” since the handover to China in 1997, Hong Kong remains an important financial and trading hub. Its history has resulted in people from across the world seeking professional and personal opportunities. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Hong Kong. FUN FACT: American citizens are on this list – can you guess where they rank? March 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
Located strategically in Europe, Belgium attracts various multinationals and other international organizations, such as NATO and the European Union (EU) whom both utilize Brussels as either their headquarters and/or significant presence. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Belgium. FUN FACT: 4/5 of the Top 5 are member EU countries. Can you guess which ones they are and also the one on the Top 5 that is not part of the EU (or even in Europe)? March 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
Mexico in its history has attracted immigrants from across the world. At present, it continues to attract mainly neighboring countries across the Americas and beyond. For instance, its neighbors to the north see Mexico generally as a great destination to retire. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Mexico. FUN FACT: American citizens are top five on this list – can you guess where they rank? March 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
Brazil has historically (and today) been a country of immigrants. In the past many came from Africa, Europe, Asia (particularly Japan) and the Middle East (especially from the Levant region). Today, Brazil continues to receive immigrants, many from various parts of the globe and also closer to home from neighboring countries. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Brazil. FUN FACT: American citizens are top five on this list – can you guess where they rank? March 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
The country’s impressive economic transformation following the Korean War has placed Korea as one of the world’s largest economies and this growth is a reason why many foreign nationals are attracted to live and work there. For the first time in 2007 the country surpassed one million foreign nationals and in 2016 that figure went up to two million. See a short top 10 (by population) of the largest expatriates living in Korea. FUN FACT: American citizens are top five on this list – can you guess where they rank? February 2019 – compiled by Young American Expat Also posted on Facebook
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