US President Donald Trump shared data tables on Truth Social ranking immigrant welfare recipient rates by country of origin, sparking interest in Washington. India’s absence from the list highlights the unique economic status of Indian immigrants in the US. The tables reveal the percentage of immigrant households in the US receiving government assistance, ranging from over 80% to below 40%.
Bhutan leads the list with 81.4%, followed by Yemen (North) at 75.2%, Somalia at 71.9%, and the Marshall Islands at 71.4%. Other countries also show high levels of welfare participation. The Dominican Republic and Afghanistan are listed at 68.1%, with Congo at 66%, Guinea at 65.8%, and Iraq at 60.7%. Several Central American, Caribbean, and African nations are prominently featured.
Countries with lower but still significant welfare participation are detailed on the second page. Ivory Coast tops this segment at 49.1%, followed closely by Liberia at 48.9% and Algeria at 48.1%. Jordan, Libya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Morocco also have notable rates. Notably, India is not included in the data, emphasizing the distinct economic standing of Indian immigrants in the US.
Public research has consistently shown that Indian immigrants in the US are among the highest earners across various ethnic groups. They exhibit high workforce participation and low reliance on public aid. Indian immigrants significantly contribute to the US economy, especially in sectors like technology, healthcare, and engineering. They play a vital role in generating income tax revenues and have a substantial presence in Silicon Valley startups.
