Adoption has become more and more common worldwide. Between 1999-2011 there were 233,934 children that were placed for adoption worldwide. 2004 was a peak year internationally and since then volumes have declined. See the complete adoption resolution around the world.
American Adoption Statistics
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See an outline of the present state of adoption and orphan children population worldwide with a special focus on the American adoption system.
UK Adoptions Record
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Even more British people offer a family shelter to homeless children. Have a closer look of the ONS figures for the current adoption state in the UK.