The pie charts present the main reasons for immigration to and emigration from a specific European country in 2009.
Overall, “no reason” accounted for the smallest proportion in both categories. Additionally, accompanying or joining family was the leading cause for people immigrating to the country, whereas securing a definite job was the primary driving factor for those emigrating from it.
Regarding immigration to the European nation, accompanying or joining family represented the highest share, at 25%. Moving for a definite job came next as the second most common motive, comprising 23%. Meanwhile, equal proportions of immigrants moved to study, look for work, or for other unspecified reasons, each standing at 15%. Finally, only 7% of arrivals cited no specific reason, which was the lowest figure in this category.
Turning to emigration, a contrasting pattern can be observed. Rerouting for a definite job was by far the main reason, making up a dominant 38%. Other reasons ranked second at 23%, followed by accompanying family members at 15%. Looking for employment motivated 13% of emigrants, while those leaving for educational purposes and for no reason accounted for the smallest fractions, at 7% and 4% respectively.