Table 1
Reasons for migration from Estonia to Finland, % mentioned as very important.
| GETTING A JOB | BETTER SALARY | CAREER ADVANCEMENT | BETTER SOCIAL BENEFITS | PENSION IN FINLAND | STUDIES | FAMILY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher middle class | 63 | 52 | 30 | 42 | 36 | 29 | 65 |
| Lower middle class | 61 | 59 | 28 | 46 | 38 | 30 | 64 |
| Working class | 72 | 73 | 30 | 52 | 50 | 24 | 44 |
| Total | 66 | 63 | 29 | 47 | 42 | 28 | 57 |
Source: Author calculations based on the survey ‘Estonians in Finland 2019.’
Table 2
Reasons to stay in Finland, % mentioned as very important.
| BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORK ADVANCEMENT IN FINLAND/BETTER JOB | ECONOMIC SECURITY | SOCIAL SECURITY | FAMILY CONNECTIONS | PEACEFUL LIFESTYLE | FINLAND IS A NEW HOMELAND | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher middle class | 52 | 58 | 36 | 34 | 38 | 16 |
| Lower middle class | 37 | 50 | 38 | 31 | 37 | 21 |
| Working class | 66 | 52 | 36 | 19 | 36 | 10 |
| Total | 61 | 53 | 37 | 26 | 36 | 14 |
Source: Author calculations based on the survey ‘Estonians in Finland 2019.’