Table 1 The first-ranked reason for staying abroad as ranked by 74 expatriate Libyan doctors.

Educational: Pursue further education and research

37

50

Economic: Seek better income and life standard

23

31

Personal and other reasons:

14

19

   • Poor working conditions in Libya, lack of job satisfaction, and more stability abroad

5

7

   • Personal and family reasons

4

5

   • Political reasons

2

3

   • Religious reasons

2

3

   • Better education for children

1

1