The pie charts show the main reasons why people moved to and from the UK in 2007.
Overall, the most common reason for both immigration and emigration was work. However, study was a much bigger reason for people coming to the UK than for those leaving.
In detail, 30% of people came to the UK for a definite job and 26% came to look for work. Another 15% arrived for formal study, while 14% moved to join family. Only 11% moved for other reasons and 4% gave no reason.
For emigration, 29% of people left for a definite job, and 22% went abroad to look for work. About 14% left for other reasons, and 13% went to join family. Only 6% left the UK for study.
In summary, work was the main reason for migration, while study attracted more people to the UK than it sent away.
