Where Immigrant Earnings Grow the Fastest

What We're Showing

This infographic shows the change in earnings for immigrants from year one of entry in the host country to year five. The data comes from the OECD and covers 15 developed economies.

Key Takeaways

• Immigrants in Germany see the strongest wage growth, with annual earnings rising by 48% from year one to year five of entry.
• U.S. immigrant incomes grow by 43% over five years from entry.
• New Zealand and the Netherlands are the only OECD countries where immigrant earnings decline after five years.