The pie charts show the key reasons why people came to the United Kingdom while others emigrated to other nations throughout the world in 2007.
Overall, employment was the most common cause for migration to and from the United Kingdom.
In 2007, the remaining five sources of migration to and from the UK were all equal in percentage. According to immigration data, one-third of all immigrants came to the UK for a job. In addition, 15% and 12% of respondents said they were accompanying someone or seeking for job, respectively. Then, 6% of immigrants did not provide a reason, while 11% relocated to the UK for other reasons.
Furthermore, having a secure employment accounted for the largest share of reasons for leaving the UK, at 29%. Looking for job and no explanation given were the second and third most common responses, with 22% and 18%, respectively. Other factors accounted for 14%, as did accompanying or joining others at 13%. Furthermore, only a small proportion of emigrants picked formal study as a motive for leaving the UK.