The graph compares four different transportation methods in the UK based on the quantities of goods between 1974
and 2002.
Overall, road transport remained the highest throughout the period, whilst pipeline consistently recorded the lowest
figures. In contrast, water transport, together with rail transport, experienced ups and downs over the period, but in
the end, they reached figures almost the same as their starting points.
Owing to the development of the road network, road transport was the most common method and recorded the
highest figure in modes of transportation in the UK. Specifically, in 1974, road transport represented nearly 70 million
tonnes. Over the next few years, the figure steadily rose. It exceeded 80 million tonnes in the 1990s and reached 100
million by 2002. Pipeline transport also increased gradually, from 5 million tonnes in 1974 to over 20 million tonnes by
2002. This shows that the need for liquid and gaseous products has been on the rise in the UK.
Water transport started around 40 million tonnes in 1974 and rose significantly to 65 million tonnes by 1980, marking
its peak. After that, it fell to around 50 million in 1998, before recovering to nearly 63 million by 2002. Rail transport
initially dropped from 40 million in 1974 to 30 million in 1995, but rose again to near 40 million by the end of the
period.
The pie chart gives information about the share of different reasons why people moved to and left the United Kingdom
in 2007.
Overall, the charts reveal that the main reason people immigrated to and emigrated from the UK was employment.
While formal study represented a substantial share of immigration, it accounted for only a negligible proportion of
emigration. In addition, accompanying others and unstated reasons also made up a considerable percentage of both
movements.
In 2007, the main cause of motivation for people immigrating to the UK, comprising 30%, was to start a definite job,
while a formal study was the second most common factor at 26% of respondents. Other reasons were cited, including
looking for a job, joining or accompanying someone and not having any reason, accounting for 12%, 15% and 6%,
respectively. Only a relatively small proportion accounted for 6% gave no specific reason for migration. This indicates
that the demand for employment and study of individuals in the UK is particularly strong
According to the emigration, the proportion of a definite job is still the most popular motive to leave the UK, making
up 29%, while 22% of survey participants reported leaving to seek employment. In addition, 18% of people did not
state a reason, and 14% left to join or accompany someone. In contrast, only 4% of emigrants cited study as their
reason for leaving the UK.