The given data illustrates the main reasons why people immigrated and emigrated from the UK in 2007. Overall, it is clear that the desire for definite jobs was a major reason for moving to the UK. Additionally, there are notable differences in the percentages of people moving for formal studies compared to other reasons.
Regarding immigration to the UK, the percentage of people moving for work stood at 12%, which was lower than the 15% who moved to accompany others. The largest group, at 26%, moved for formal study. Meanwhile, 11% moved for other reasons, and 6% did not provide a reason, with 30% moving for definite jobs.
In terms of the reasons citizens emigrated from the UK, 22% were looking for work. The percentages for accompanying others and moving for formal study were 13% and 4%, respectively. At the same time, the percentage of residents wanting definite jobs was 29%, which was 15% and 11% higher than those moving for other reasons and those who did not state their reasons, respectively.
