The bar chart presents information about the number of immigrants from six different regions, specifically Australia in 1987 and after a decade.
Overall, it is evident that immigrants from Oceania, Asia, and the Middle East and Africa saw an increase over the decade, while those from Europe, North and South America, and the Rest of Asia experienced a decline. Notably, Europe had the highest number of immigrants during this period.
In particular, both Oceania and Asia exhibited a similar upward trend. In the initial year, the number of immigrants from these regions was around 15, which ultimately rose to over 20 and just below 25. Additionally, Asia became the second most popular region for immigrants, especially when compared to the Middle East, Africa, and the Rest of Asia, which had the lowest numbers of immigrants throughout the decade.
For instance, Europe and North and South America experienced a dramatic drop in immigration numbers, falling from 30 and 22 in 1987 to 25 and 14 in 1997, respectively. However, Europe remained the dominant region from which most immigrants originated.