The table outlines the number of individuals from five European countries—Britain, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain—who were living in each other’s nations in 2011.
Overall, Germany had the largest expatriate population, while Poland hosted the smallest number of foreign nationals. British nationals were the most mobile, with the highest figures for living abroad, whereas Polish citizens were the least mobile group.
Germany accommodated significant numbers of expatriates, including 556,000 Italians and 426,000 Poles. Similarly, Britain hosted a large expatriate population, particularly Poles (550,000) and Germans (297,000). Spain also attracted substantial numbers of expatriates, most notably British nationals (391,000) and Germans (196,000). These statistics emphasize the appeal of economically strong nations like Germany and Britain as popular destinations.
Conversely, Poland hosted a negligible number of expatriates, with Germans (4,400) making up the largest group. Italy had a relatively modest expatriate population, with notable groups being Germans (42,000) and Poles (106,000). These figures reflect the limited attractiveness of Poland and Italy compared to Germany and Britain as migration destinations.
