The pie charts display the key motivations of individuals immigrating to and emigrating from the UK in 2007
Overall, the primary reason for migration was employment, with the highest percentages in both inflow and outflow. Additionally, a considerable number of individuals migrated to the UK for education, though this reason was less common among those leaving the UK.
The data shows that 30% of immigrants moved to the UK for permanent jobs in local companies, closely matched by the 29% of emigrants leaving for the same reason. The figures for migration related to family reunification were also comparable, with 15% immigrating and 13% emigrating for this purpose.
In terms of notable differences, 26% of immigrants cited education as their reason for entering the UK, in contrast to just 4% of emigrants. Conversely, 22% left the UK seeking employment elsewhere, while only 12% of immigrants came for that reason. Lastly, 32% of immigrants mentioned other or unspecified reasons, nearly twice the rate of emigrants at 17%.