The chart illustrates the number of British emigrants to five destinations—Australia, Canada, the USA, Greece, and Germany—between 2006 and 2009.
Overall, Australia saw the highest emigration numbers, beginning with approximately 42,000 in 2006 and reaching a peak of 52,000 in 2009. Canada’s emigration was also high, with around 35,000 people emigrating in 2006 and 2007; however, this number fell to 28,000 by 2009.
Similarly, Germany had 23,000 British emigrants in 2006, but this steadily declined, ending at 20,000 in 2009. Emigration to the USA fluctuated between 20,000 and 25,000 over the years. Meanwhile, Greece saw a peak of 35,000 in 2007, followed by a sharp drop to 12,000 by 2009.
In conclusion, Australia was the most popular destination for British emigrants, while Greece experienced significant declines, ultimately having the lowest emigration figures by 2009.
