Information shared by U.S. President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform has ignited a renewed discussion regarding welfare participation among immigrant households in the United States. This includes specific data on Fijian-born immigrants, highlighting their participation rates in U.S. welfare programs.
The graphic released by Trump presents estimates on the percentage of immigrant households from approximately 120 countries that benefit from various forms of public assistance, which encompasses food aid, healthcare support, income supplements, and other government programs. According to the chart, 40.8 percent of households headed by immigrants from Fiji are reported to receive assistance.
This statistic positions Fiji in a middle ground on a global scale. While it is significantly lower than countries like Bhutan, which has a staggering 81.4 percent of immigrant households receiving aid, Fiji’s figure is better than lower-ranked regions like Bermuda, which stands at 25.5 percent.
In comparison with other Pacific nations, Fiji’s participation rate is observed to be lower than several neighbors listed in the report. The data indicates that the Marshall Islands have one of the highest rates at 71.4 percent, followed by Samoa at 63.4 percent, Micronesia at 58.1 percent, and Tonga at 54.4 percent. American Samoa comes in slightly above Fiji, with a rate of 42.9 percent.
This comparative analysis highlights Fiji’s standing as a lower-ranking Pacific Island country in welfare participation, although it still performs better than many countries from Europe, East Asia, and South America included in the data. This information contributes to a broader understanding of immigrant participation in welfare systems and the varying dynamics among different nationalities.
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