These two maps show the percentage of foreign-born residents by country in Europe and by state in the United States.
In Europe, countries with the highest share of foreigners are Luxembourg (47%) and Switzerland (30%). They also happen to be the richest countries, so it's no surprise that they should attract foreign workers. The petrol-rich Gulf state countries have even higher percentages, with 88% of foreigners in the United Emirates, 79% in Qatar, 72% in Kuwait, 45% in Bahrain, and 38% in Saudi Arabia. In contrast very few foreigners want to live in war-torn Iraq, but also in Egypt and the Maghreb.
In the US, wealthy states are also magnet for foreigners. Those with the highest percentage of immigrants are California (27%), New York (23%), New Jersey (23%). In 4th position we find Florida (21%), although it is probably mostly Hispanic immigrants from the Caribbean. Unsurprisingly West Virginia and Mississipi, the two poorest states, have hardly any foreigners.
In Europe, countries with the highest share of foreigners are Luxembourg (47%) and Switzerland (30%). They also happen to be the richest countries, so it's no surprise that they should attract foreign workers. The petrol-rich Gulf state countries have even higher percentages, with 88% of foreigners in the United Emirates, 79% in Qatar, 72% in Kuwait, 45% in Bahrain, and 38% in Saudi Arabia. In contrast very few foreigners want to live in war-torn Iraq, but also in Egypt and the Maghreb.
In the US, wealthy states are also magnet for foreigners. Those with the highest percentage of immigrants are California (27%), New York (23%), New Jersey (23%). In 4th position we find Florida (21%), although it is probably mostly Hispanic immigrants from the Caribbean. Unsurprisingly West Virginia and Mississipi, the two poorest states, have hardly any foreigners.