Foreign-born immigrants will be America's 'only source' of labor force growth

Immigrant workers contributed 88% to the U.S. labor force growth since 2019, while only 479,000 U.S.-born workers were added, compared to 3.6 million foreign-born workers. This trend is driven by an aging U.S.-born population and pandemic-related shifts.

A decrease in U.S. workers will peak around 2052, after which immigrants will be crucial for labor growth. Over the last two decades, immigrants and their children accounted for 77% of this growth. The foreign-born share of the workforce has risen significantly, particularly among highly educated professionals in STEM fields.

By 2030, industries like manufacturing and healthcare face millions of unfilled jobs. Increased immigration is "necessary" to sustain labor force growth and address workforce shortages effectively.