In FY 2024, there were 1,172 international (intercountry) adoptions completed to the United States, according to the U.S. Department of State Annual Report on Intercountry Adoption. [1]
Globally, approximately 2,754 total intercountry adoptions were recorded for 2024, with the U.S. accounting for about 42.6% of them. [1]
Key Details for FY 2024 (U.S.)
- Decline: The 1,172 placements represent a drop from 1,275 in FY 2023, and a massive 95% decrease from the peak of nearly 23,000 in 2004. [1, 2]
- Top Countries of Origin for U.S. Adoptions:
- India: 202 children
- Colombia: 200 children
- Bulgaria: 79 children
- Taiwan: 74 children
- South Korea: 52 children
- Haiti: 51 children
- Nigeria: 44 children
- The Philippines: 39 children
- Thailand: 31 children
- Mexico: 25 children
- China: 24 children (China officially halted all new intercountry adoptions in August 2024). [1, 2]
If you'd like, I can provide:
- A breakdown of adoptions by age group or gender for 2024.
- Details on historical trends from previous years.
- Information on current policy changes or country-specific bans.
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