The provided table gives information about the number of temporary migrant workers in four different countries over a three-year period, from 2003 to 2006, and the proportion of these workers per 1,000 people in 2006.
It is evident that United States had the highest number of migrant workers, while reverse was true for New Zealand. The proportions of migrants in Australia and United Kingdom were relatively similar.
In 2003, the number of migrants living in the United States was 577,000 and it showed an increase to 678,000 in 2006, making it the most popular country among migrants. In contrast, New Zealand had the least rate, experiencing a slight increase from 65,000 to 87,000 over the given period. The numbers of temporary workers in Australia and United Kingdom were relatively similar, 152,000 and 137,000 in 2003, and 219,000 and 266,000 in 2006, respectively.
However, with regard to number of these workers per 1,000 people, hierarchy is completely different. United States had the least percentage of 2.3 migrants per 1,000 people, whereas New Zealand was on the top, accounting for 21.1 temporary workers. The rate of United Kingdom was about half of Australia’s, as the former made up 4.4 and the latter stood at 10.7.