The pie charts provide an overview of the main reasons for immigration to and emigration from the UK in 2007.
Overall, the charts demonstrate that career advancement was the predominant motive for both immigration and emigration.
In terms of immigration, a substantial proportion of 30% of individuals specifically migrated to the UK for secure job opportunities, whereas 26% arrived to engage in formal studies. Conversely, only 12% moved to the UK in search of work. On the emigration front, a significant 29% left the UK in pursuit of definite job prospects, and 18% departed for formal educational purposes. Similarly, 14% of individuals left to accompany or join someone in another country.
Regarding business relocation, a comparable 15% of immigrants and 13% of emigrants cited this as their reason. Strikingly, the proportion of unspecified reasons for emigration was notably higher at 18%, contrasted with the mere 6% for immigration.