The bar chart compares the number of international students in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012, while the table shows their proportions of total enrolments.
Overall, all countries experienced growth in absolute numbers, with the USA remaining the leading destination. In contrast, Australia had by far the highest share of foreign students, and this proportion increased further over time.
In 2004, the USA hosted about 180,000 overseas students, rising markedly to roughly 240,000 in 2012. The UK and Australia started at similar levels (around 120,000 each), but both saw substantial increases, reaching approximately 200,000 and 190,000 respectively. Canada had the smallest figures, climbing modestly from about 50,000 to 70,000.
Regarding percentages, the USA’s figure was stable at 2% in both years. By comparison, the UK rose from 9% to 13%, while Australia, already highest at 19%, grew to 24%. Canada also saw a slight increase, from 5% to 7%.
