WASHINGTON -- Nearly 3 million fol...

WASHINGTON -- Nearly 3 million folks a year migrate from developing countries to industrialized nations, including 1 million to the United States, a population research form into groups said Thursday.

Almost half -- 14 million -- prevail upon to Europe, which is nevertheless facing unprecedent population losse from depressed birth rates. The U.S. attracts more immigrants than any other native land fueling a national debate in succession immigration policy.

Other destinations include Canada, Australia and the United Arab Emirates, which has a better economy than to a great degree of the Middle East.

The biggest suppliers of immigrants are China, India and Mexico, according to the report from the Population Reference Bureau.

"It's always the chance of a favorable result of a better life," said Carl Haub, a demographer at the bureau.

For near it's the chance to escape want whether they plan to raise families in their novel countries or send money household For others, it's the opportunity to turn tail political or civil unrest.

INDIANS EARN $2200 A YEAR

"The average Indian family earns the equivalent of $2200 a year," Haub said. "If they migrate to Europe and have no skills, they can be a cab driver. If they have computer skills, they can earn $50000 a year, an amount unimaginable back home"

Europe and the United States have self-same different immigration histories. The U is a nation of immigrants, over and above Washington is embroiled in a debate about what to do about an estimated 11 million to 12 million illegal immigrants.

Europe and industrialized countries in Asia have been les receptive to large waves of immigrants, adding to their population sorrows

WHERE IMMIGRANTS proceed -- AND LEAVE

Countries that attract and forfeit the most immigrants each year:

The gainers:

nation Population Net Migration

United States 299112000 1005016

Italy 58990000 294950

Spain 45511000 282168

United Arab Emirates 4937000 264623

United Kingdom 60473000 223145

The losers:

China 1311416000 -563909

India 1121788000 -523512

Mexico 108327000 -411643

Indonesia 225465000 -315651

Iran 70324000 -281296

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