The table illustrates the number of temporary migrant workers in four countries—Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the United States—in 2003 and 2006, along with the number of these workers per 1,000 people in these countries in 2006.
Overall, the number of temporary migrant workers in all countries showed upward trends throughout the period, albeit at varying rates. The US stood out with consistently higher numbers of short-term foreign workers, while New Zealand exhibited relatively lower figures than other countries. Notably, the reverse was true for the number of these workers per 1.000 people; New Zealand was dominant, while the US showed the lowest figure.
In 2003, the number of temporary migrant workers in the United States accounted for 577.000; it was followed by a significant increase to a staggering 678.000, making it the highest figure employing temporary migrant workers throughout the period. Starting at 152.000 and 137.000 in 2003, the number of short-term foreign workers in Australia and the United Kingdom rose dramatically in 2006, with corresponding figures of 219.000 and 266.000. However, the figure for Australia showed slightly lower numbers. In 2003, the number of temporary migrant workers was estimated to be 65.000, while in 2006, it grew noticeably to 87.000, remaining as the lowest figure.
Regarding the number of these employees per 1.00 people in 2006, New Zealand exhibited a markedly greater number than other countries, accounting for 10.7, followed distantly by Australia with 10.7, and the UK and the US with only 4.4 and 2.3, respectively.