Foreign-Born Labor Force Growth Exceeds Native-Born in the U.S. (2005–2024)

From 2005 to the twelve months ending November 2024, the U.S. native-born labor force grew by 6.7%, adding 8.5 million individuals. In contrast, the foreign-born labor force increased by 46.2%, contributing an additional 10.2 million individuals. This substantial difference underscores the pivotal role of foreign-born individuals in driving U.S. labor force expansion during this period.