How many new ITINs are issued each year?

The IRS issues approximately 500,000 new ITINs per year on average. The peak year was 2012 with 1.4 million applications. Issuance volume tracks immigration patterns, tax-treaty enrollment, and the global growth of US LLCs owned by non-residents.

How much tax do ITIN holders pay to the IRS?

ITIN filers paid approximately $24 billion in federal income tax in fiscal year 2024, with another $13 billion in Social Security and Medicare taxes (which ITIN holders cannot reclaim). Aggregate ITIN contributions exceed $35 billion per year to federal coffers.

Are ITIN statistics published by the IRS?

Yes. The IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) publishes ITIN volume, expiration, and demographic data annually. The Taxpayer Advocate Service and the National Immigration Law Center also publish independent ITIN datasets pulled from IRS sources.

Updated June 25, 2026

How Many People Have an ITIN? 2026 IRS Statistics

Q: Which countries have the most ITIN holders?

Mexico leads with roughly 50% of all ITIN holders. Other top countries: India, China, Philippines, Vietnam, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, and Dominican Republic. Together these 10 countries account for more than 75% of active ITIN holders.

What Is the Total Number of ITINs Ever Issued by the IRS?

The IRS started issuing ITINs in July 1996. As of 2026, the cumulative count is approximately 26 million ITINs issued. About 5.3 million are active (used on a tax return in the prior three years); the remaining ~20 million expired under the three-year non-use rule or via the IRS's middle-digit retirement batches. For context on what an ITIN actually is, see What Is an ITIN.

How Many New ITINs Does the IRS Issue Each Year?

Year	New ITINs issued
2012 (peak)	~1.4 million
2018	~622,000
2020 (COVID dip)	~430,000
2022	~534,000
2024	~510,000
2025 (est.)	~525,000

What Does the ITIN Number Format Tell You About Issuance Volume?

ITINs are formatted as 9XX-7X-XXXX or 9XX-8X-XXXX. The middle two digits in the 70-99 range track the issuance batch. The IRS assigns middle digits in waves and retires them in waves, which is why expiration cycles also cluster by middle digit. For the structure breakdown, see the ITIN number format guide.

Which Countries Have the Most ITIN Holders?

Mexico: ~50% of active ITINs
India: ~8%
China: ~5%
Philippines: ~3%
Vietnam, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Dominican Republic: ~10% combined
All other countries: ~24%

How Much Federal Tax Do ITIN Filers Contribute?

ITIN holders paid approximately $24 billion in federal income tax in fiscal year 2024 (IRS SOI data). Including payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) that ITIN workers contribute but generally cannot reclaim, the aggregate annual contribution exceeds $35 billion. ITIN filers also fuel state and local tax revenue exceeding $15 billion per year.

What Are the Growth Trends in the ITIN Program Through 2030?

Two drivers are pushing ITIN issuance up. First, US LLC growth among non-residents (Stripe Atlas, Doola, Firstbase) is creating steady demand for ITIN issuance to LLC owners. Second, expanded tax-treaty enforcement on royalties and platform income (YouTube, Twitch, Amazon KDP) is sending non-US creators to the W-7 form to reduce withholding. The IRS expects 600,000-700,000 new ITINs per year by 2028.

Frequently Asked Questions About ITIN Statistics

Approximately 26 million ITINs have been issued by the IRS since the program launched in 1996. Roughly 5.3 million ITINs are active (used on a tax return in the last three years). The remainder have expired or been revoked under the IRS's three-year non-use rule.

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