Investment climate; transfer of knowledge international comparison

These tables give an overview of transfers of knowledge in several countries. Transfer of knowledge refers to immigrants and expatriates subdivided into highly educated and less educated. The transfer of highly educated migrants gives an indication of the level of international exchange of knowledge. An increase in the number of (foreign) highly educated workers in a country has a positive influence on the investment climate and increase the attraction on innovative activity. Note: Similar definitions are used to compare the presented figures internationally. The definitions sometimes differ from definitions used by Statistics Netherlands. The figures in this table could differ from Dutch figures presented elsewhere on the website of Statistics Netherlands. Data available for 2000-2002. The figures are a combination of censuses carried out in 2000, 2001 or 2002. Status of the figures: The external source of these data does not supply adjusted figures on preceding Periods. The figures are final. Changes as of 08-10-2009: No changes. When will new figures be published? The external source of these data does not supply new figures for these indicators. The figures are final.