Have you ever wondered how many people naturalize each year? The following chart provides naturalization data for the last ten fiscal years. What should be noted is that so many other permanent residents are eligible to naturalize, but do not.
| Total Naturalized Citizens: Fiscal Years 2001-2010 | |||
| 2010 | 675,967 | 2005 | 604,280 |
| 2009 | 743,715 | 2004 | 537,151 |
| 2008 | 1,046,539 | 2003 | 463,204 |
| 2007 | 660,477 | 2002 | 573,708 |
| 2006 | 702,589 | 2001 | 608,205 |