The two pie charts compare the reasons why people immigrated to and emigrated from a European country in 2009.
Overall
, having a definite job was the primary reason for leaving the country, Linking Words
whereas
accompanying family members and studying were more significant motivators for those arriving. Linking Words
Additionally
, the "no reason" category represented the lowest proportion of immigrants in both directions.
Regarding employment-related factors, having a definite job accounted for the largest share of departures at 38%, as opposed to 23% for arrivals. Linking Words
Conversely
, looking for a job generated relatively similar figures for both groups, comprising 15% of immigrants arriving in the country and 11% of those moving abroad.
In terms of other motivations, accompanying family members made up a quarter (25%) of arrivals, compared to only 15% of departures. Linking Words
Similarly
, studying represented 15% of incoming immigrants, Linking Words
while
accounting for just 7% of those leaving. Linking Words
Finally
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while
other reasons constituted 25% of departures (making them the second-largest category for emigrants) compared to 15% of arrivals, the "no reason stated" category registered the lowest figures in both charts, at 7% and 4% respectively.Linking Words