The graphs illustrate the percentage of reasons behind migrant flows to and from European nations in 2009. Overall, it is clear that the proportion of individuals migrating for ‘no specific reason’ constituted the lowest percentage compared to all other categories. Conversely, the leading reason for immigrants moving to European countries was family or company-related reasons, while the primary reason for residents leaving these nations was job opportunities.
Focusing first on the reasons why citizens moved to a European nation, it is evident that family or company-related reasons accounted for 25% of the total. This was followed closely by job-related reasons, which made up 23%. Additionally, other reasons, including study and job search, shared an equal percentage of 15%. Moreover, the percentage of individuals migrating for ‘no specific reason’ was 7%, marking it as the lowest category.
Turning to the data regarding residents departing from a European country, the percentage of those leaving for job opportunities was slightly higher than for other reasons, accounting for 38% compared to 23% for other factors. Family-related reasons and job searching were relatively comparable, with the former making up 15% and the latter 13%. Lastly, the percentage of those leaving for study was ranked fifth, occupying 7%, which is equal to the percentage of individuals leaving for ‘no specific reason.’