Band 9: The chart shows British Emigration to selected destinations between 2006 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart illustrates the trends in British emigration to various destinations from 2006 to 2009.

Overall, Australia emerged as the predominant destination for British emigrants, followed by Canada and the United States, while Greece consistently attracted the fewest emigrants over the specified period.

In 2006, Australia was the most favored destination, with 52,000 British emigrants. This figure experienced a slight increase to 54,000 in 2007, followed by a drop to 47,000 in 2008, and a significant decrease to 29,000 in 2009. Meanwhile, Canada’s appeal steadily grew from 19,000 in 2006 to 27,000 in 2009, showcasing a positive trend in British emigration towards this country. In contrast, Germany witnessed a fluctuating pattern, with a peak of 10,000 in 2007 but a subsequent decline to 7,000 in 2008, ultimately recovering to 12,000 in 2009.

The United States saw a gradual decline in British emigrants, starting with 29,000 in 2006, then slightly decreasing to 28,000 in 2007 and further down to 25,000 in 2008, before rebounding to 33,000 in 2009. Conversely, Greece experienced a continuous decrease in British emigration, dropping from 6,000 in 2006 to just 3,000 by 2009. Overall, while Australia was initially the most popular destination, a notable decline in emigration numbers was observed towards the end of the period, contrasting with the steady increase noticed in Canada.