In 2012, 143 800 immigrants entered Switzerland with the intention of long-term stay in the country (close to the 2011 level). More than 72% of the inflow comprised EU/EEA citizens, whose share increased by 2 percentage points compared with 2011. The top countries of origin among immigrants in 2012 were Germany and Portugal, whose nationals comprised 19% and 13% respectively of the inflow. The share of Portuguese nationals increased from the previous year. Immigration by Italian nationals has also been on the rise since 2007. Among EU/EEA nationals, the main reason for immigration was employment (63.5%), while for third-country nationals it was mainly for family reunification purposes (52.4%). In 2013, total inflows increased by 8%, to 155 400.