June 25, 2026

New Study Highlights Economic Gains from Immigration in Wealthy Nations

A new study reveals that immigration has boosted GDP per worker in OECD countries, with a 1% increase in immigrants correlating to a 1.2% productivity rise in five years.
The research indicates that up to one third of economic growth in countries like Spain and the UK is attributable to immigration since 1990.
Despite rising immigration rates, the study suggests that the economic benefits do not diminish, indicating capacity for more workers without negative impacts.