Most babies adopted into US families from other countries between 1999 and 2022 came from China.
According to data, of the 282,921 foreign-born children adopted into US families between 1999 and 2022, China was the country of origin for the largest number of children.
Here's a breakdown:
- China: 82,658 (29.2%)
- Russia: 46,113
- Guatemala: 29,807
Therefore, China accounts for more adoptions into the US than Russia and Guatemala combined.
