The two pie charts compare the primary reasons for immigration and emigration in the United Kingdom in 2007.
Overall,it is clear that definite job was the main reason for both immigration and emigration, whereas formal study accounted for the smallest proportion, particularly in emigration. Additionally, the remaining categories showed some variation.
Looking at immigration, definite job was the leading cause, accounting for 30% of the total. Formal study was the second common reason at 26%, followed by accompany or join at 15%. The proportion of looking for work stood at 12%,while other reasons made up 11%. Finally, the lowest percentage of immigration belonged to no reason stated, at about 6%.
Regarding to emigration, definite job again ranked first, representing 29%. However, looking for work was more significant here, at about 22% of the total. Also, no reason stated accounted for 18% here. Other made up 14%, while accompany or join stood at 13%. Formal study was the less common reason among emigrants at just 4%, which was the lowest figure overall.
