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The statistic shows the number of illegal immigrants living in the U.S. from 2000 to 2012, as estimated by the Department of Homeland Security. As of 2012, about 11.4 million illegal immigrants were living in the United States.
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Estimated number of illegal immigrants living in the U.S. 2000-2012
Estimated number of illegal immigrants living in the U.S. from 2000 to 2012 (in millions)
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| Illegal immigrants in millions | |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.5 |
| 2005 | 10.5 |
| 2006 | 11.3 |
| 2007 | 11.8 |
| 2008 | 11.6 |
| 2009 | 10.8 |
| 2010 | 11.6 |
| 2011 | 11.5 |
| 2012 | 11.4 |
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