The line graph illustrates the number of residents of countries such as Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore who study abroad. Overall, it is evident that Indonesia and Singapore are experiencing the most significant growth over the period. In contrast, Malaysia and Singapore saw fluctuations throughout the timeline.
In the early period which from 1982 to 1988, all the countries accounted for their own lowest number over the period, with none of them reaching 10. Starting from 1990 onward, all the countries’ numbers started to increase gradually, with Hong Kong having the highest number of students, slightly exceeding Indonesia and Malaysia with around 10 and 12, respectively. Furthermore, in the mid-period from 1992 to 1996, all of the countries showed consistent growth throughout the period, with almost reached up to approximately 20.
In the recent period, all the countries have relatively stable number and have experienced a relatively modest rise. Indonesia particularly has the highest number by over 20. thereby surpassing all other countries in the last period.