The pie charts illustrate the main reason for immigration to and emigration from the UK in 2007.
Overall, employment was the significant reason in both directions.
However, a higher proportion of people immigrating to the UK to define a job while, others leaving the country to look for a job.
In terms of immigration, the largest share was individuals moved from the UK to define a job, according to 30%. Formal study was the second common reason which made up 26%. Accompanying or joining for family members shows 15%. Looking for work was less than fifth. Smaller proportions represent others at 11% and no reason stated at 6%.
Regarding emigration, individuals leaving from the UK in 2007 to define a job was slightly less 29%, respectively. Looking for work was the second most common reason for emigration, 22%. Eighteen percent illustrate no reason started and others recorded less than a fifth. Accompanying or joining for family members accounted for 13%. In general, formal study was the least common reason, at only 3%.