US President Donald Trump recently revealed data on immigrant household welfare assistance across approximately 120 countries. This data highlights the varying percentages of households from these nations that receive government support in the United States. Notably, India was not included in this list, despite neighboring countries like China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh being featured.
Welfare Assistance Rates by Country
The chart, shared on Trump’s Truth Social platform, is titled “Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin.” It categorizes immigrant households based on their reliance on welfare. The data provides a compelling overview of household assistance for different immigrant groups.
Top 10 Countries with Highest Welfare Rates
- Bhutan – 81.4%
- Yemen – 75.2%
- Somalia – 71.9%
- Marshall Islands – 71.4%
- Dominican Republic – 68.1%
- Afghanistan – 68.1%
- Congo – 66.0%
- Guinea – 65.8%
- Samoa (1940–1950) – 63.4%
- Cape Verde – 63.1%
Top 10 Countries with Lowest Welfare Rates
- Bermuda – 25.5%
- Saudi Arabia – 25.7%
- Israel/Palestine – 25.9%
- Argentina – 26.2%
- South America (unspecified) – 26.7%
- Korea – 27.2%
- Zambia – 28.0%
- Portugal – 28.2%
- Kenya – 28.5%
- Kuwait – 29.3%
Why India is Excluded from the Welfare List
India was notably omitted from the welfare assistance chart. This is likely because Indian immigrants have one of the lowest welfare usage rates among all immigrant groups. Reports indicate that the usage could be significantly below the 25% threshold used for the chart’s inclusion criteria.
In 2023, Indian-American households reported a median income of over $151,000 per year, with immigrant-headed households averaging around $156,000. This high income level is attributed to stringent immigration policies like the H-1B visa, along with a strong emphasis on education and professional sectors such as technology and healthcare.
Due to these factors, Indian immigrants tend to be self-sufficient and seldom rely on government assistance programs, such as Medicaid or food support. Consequently, India ranks far below countries listed along with higher welfare usage rates.
