Canada, Australia, and Singapore outrank the U.S. in terms of international migrants as a percentage of total population, but the U.S. has 57.1% of the world’s immigrant inventor community,  according to  World Intellectual Property Organization data.

And other countries don’t even come close. Quinlan answers why:

Think world renowned universities, notably those strong in R&D. America’s entrepreneurial eco- system is another draw, with Silicon Valley long a magnet to the world’s best and brightest. The U.S.’ lead in innovation and technological advancements is yet another force pulling inventors to America;  ditto for America’s respect for intellectual property rights, world -class standard of living, internet freedoms and pursuit of the American dream, or the potential for unfathomable wealth.

Here’s the global breakdown:

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Quinlan also notes that the number of international students enrolled in U.S. universities has never been higher, which bodes well for future immigrant-operated but U.S.-based inventions.

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