By | Kalyani Mandle | PR Desk
New Delhi : US President Donald Trump on Sunday released a chart highlighting welfare and public assistance usage among immigrant households in the United States, naming several countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Nepal and Bhutan, while India was notably absent from the list.
Details of the Welfare Data
The chart, titled “Immigrant Welfare Recipient Rates by Country of Origin”, was shared by Trump on his Truth Social platform. It presents data on the percentage of immigrant households from different countries receiving some form of government welfare or public assistance in the US.
The list includes data from nearly 120 countries and territories, offering a comparative snapshot of welfare participation across immigrant communities. However, it does not specify the type, amount, or duration of assistance received.
Countries Highlighted in the Chart
According to the data shared by Trump, Bangladesh recorded the highest welfare usage among the listed countries at 54.8 per cent. Pakistan followed with 40.2 per cent, Ukraine at 42.7 per cent, Nepal at 34.8 per cent, and China at 32.9 per cent. Israel/Palestine was listed at 25.9 per cent.
A broader category labelled “Asia (not elsewhere classified/not specified)” showed welfare usage at 38.8 per cent.
India’s Absence Draws Attention
India’s omission from the chart stood out, particularly given the large Indian-origin population in the United States. The exclusion comes amid Trump’s continued focus on immigration, welfare dependency, and economic contribution as part of his political messaging.
Indian-Americans and Income Trends
Separate data consistently shows Indian Americans as one of the highest-earning ethnic groups in the US. According to the Pew Research Centre, Indian Americans make up about 21 per cent of the Asian-origin population, making them the second-largest Asian group in the country.
Pew data indicates that the median annual income of Indian-headed households was USD 151,200 in 2023, significantly higher than the USD 105,600 median for Asian-headed households overall.
Income Gap Within Indian-Origin Community
The data also highlights differences within the community. Indian immigrant-headed households reported a higher median income of USD 156,000, compared to USD 120,200 for households led by US-born Indians.
On an individual level, Indian Americans aged 16 and above had median annual earnings of USD 85,300 in 2023, far above the Asian median of USD 52,400.
