The pie charts illustrate the main motive for both immigration and emigration in the UK, in the year 2007.
Overall, majority of people moved to the UK for job purposes, while the smallest proportion left the UK for formal studies.
As for immigration, the largest proportion of immigrants moved to the UK to definite job, at 30%. To continue the formal study, 26% of people moved to the Uk. Futhermore, 15% of individuals migrated to the Uk to join others who are already living there. Additionally, 6% of people gave no reason for moving there.
In terms of emigration, 29% of biritish residents moved from uk to definite a job and more 22% people emigrated to look for work. Meanwhile, only 4% of total emigrants left the Uk for formal studies, which is also the highest proportion in the chart. Moreover, 18% of people stated no reason for moving out.
