Band 9: The table below shows the number of temporary migrant workers in four countries in 2003 and 2006 and the number of these workers per 1,000 people in these countries in 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The table below presents data on the volume of temporary migrant workers in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the US, for the years 2003 and 2006, as well as the number of these workers per 1,000 inhabitants in each country in 2006. Overall, there was a significant increase in short-term immigrants in all four countries, with New Zealand experiencing the most substantial growth.

Specifically, New Zealand witnessed a remarkable rise in seasonal laborers, increasing from approximately 65,000 in 2003 to around 87,000 in 2006. Australia also saw substantial growth, moving from about 152,000 to nearly 219,000 during the same period. While the UK and the US experienced increases, the growth rates were less pronounced.

In terms of proportion, New Zealand had the highest sum of seasonal migrant laborers per 1,000 inhabitants in 2006, followed by Australia, the UK, and the US. This indicates that New Zealand had the most significant reliance on transient migrants compared to the other countries.