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Indian diaspora in US crosses 5 million
Under the Biden-Harris administration, U.S.-India ties strengthened with 300 exchange programs, a rise in Indian students, record visa issuances, and 130 Indian-Americans appointed to senior positions.
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Deputy Secretary Richard R. Verma / X/ @DepSecStateMR
The Indian diaspora in the United States has grown exponentially, surpassing five million in 2023, a sharp rise from 1.9 million in 2000. This vibrant community forms a cornerstone of the deepening US-India relationship, contributing significantly to bilateral trade, cultural exchange, and innovation.
These figures were revealed at an event held at the US State Department, where Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma emphasized the pivotal role played by the Indian-American diaspora. Verma noted that 130 Indian-Americans were appointed to senior positions within the Biden-Harris Administration.
Their influence extends to entrepreneurship, with 20 percent of American unicorn startups having Indian migrants as founders or co-founders.
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US-India relations: By the numbers / X/ @DepSecStateMRThe partnership between the US and India thrives in academia, with nearly 300 exchange programs linking top Indian colleges to 205 US universities, sparking innovation and collaboration.
Verma, a former US Ambassador to India, also highlighted the robust partnership between the US and India across trade, defense, education, and cultural sectors. A two-way trade was recorded between the two nations from $20 billion in 2000 to $195 billion in 2023.
“Two-way trade in 2024 is expected to cross $200 billion,” Verma noted.
Glad to once again welcome Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Vinay Kwatra and key partners in #USIndia cooperation to @StateDept to celebrate our progress on trade, defense, people-to-people ties, and commitment to tackling global challenges together. @AmbVMKwatra @IndianEmbassyUS pic.twitter.com/md1zOLiIqz
— Richard R. Verma (@DepSecStateMR) December 23, 2024
Defense trade also witnessed a meteoric rise, going from US$0 in 2000 to US$24 billion this year.
“India is the top military partner of the US [2024],” Verma mentioned, adding joint exercises like Malabar (naval), Yudh Abhyas (Army), Cope India (Air force), Vajra Prahar (counter-terrorism), Tiger Triumph (amphibious).
Along with that, Indian students in the US grew from 54,664 in 2000 to 331,600 in 2023.
Consular developments further underscore the strengthening ties, with over 1 million visas issued by the US Mission in India in 2023. Both nations are expanding diplomatic footprints, with new consulates planned in Boston, Los Angeles, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad.
Verma took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the cooperation between the two nations. He also thanked Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Vinay Kwatra for being present at this event.
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