Map
Birthright Citizenship Worldwide (2015)
World map highlighting in green which countries recognize birthright citizenship.
At a Glance
Language
English — USSubject
- History
- Global Migration & Immigration
- Human & Civil Rights
Who can be a citizen? Many countries recognize birthright citizenship, meaning that anyone born within a country's territory is automatically a citizen, even if the parents are not citizens. See the full-sized image below for analysis.
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