According to a 2019 Pew Research Center survey of people in 12 countries, majorities of the public in Sweden (88%), the United Kingdom (85%), Canada (84%), Germany (81%), Australia (79%), and the United States (78%) support high-skilled immigration. Even among people who want fewer immigrants, support for high-skilled immigration in these countries is high.[1]
Additionally, people in many developed countries support admitting refugees even if they’re not as keen on immigration in general.[2]
According to a 2019 Pew Research Center survey of people in 12 countries, majorities of the public in Sweden (88%), the United Kingdom (85%), Canada (84%), Germany (81%), Australia (79%), and the United States (78%) support high-skilled immigration. Even among people who want fewer immigrants, support for high-skilled immigration in these countries is high.[1]
Additionally, people in many developed countries support admitting refugees even if they’re not as keen on immigration in general.[2]
“Majority of U.S. Public Supports High-Skilled Immigration.” Pew Research Center, Washington, D.C. (2019).
“People around the world express more support for taking in refugees than immigrants.” Pew Research Center, Washington, D.C. (2019).