The graph illustrates four primary reasons why dwellers migrated from urban areas to rural areas between 2000 and 2015.
It can be seen that there was an upward trend in the reasons for employment, study, family, or friends, while another witnessed a different pattern from 2000 to 2015. Additionally, the need for employment was the most popular of the four main reasons why inhabitants moved to the countryside over the period given.
In 2000, the number of people relocating to rural regions because of employment stood at 60,000. The figure then experienced a significant increase and reached a peak of 90,000 in 2010 before declining steadily to around 88,000. Similarly, the figure for study rose considerably from nearly 25000 to approximately 88000 between 2000 and 2015. The two lines crossed each other in 2015.
Turning to the remaining reasons, in 2000, the number of dwellers choosing the reason of family or friends to migrate to the countryside stood at around 11000. After showing a slight growth to approximately 21,000, the figure remained relatively unchanged. In addition, the reason for moving due to adventure almost stabilized between 10000 and 15000 during the 15-year period.
