The diagram illustrates the participation in evening courses at an adult education center in 2009, outlining the number of male and female attendees across four subjects and the age distribution of all participants.
Overall, women outnumbered men in most courses, particularly in language and drama, while sculpture was the only subject with more male attendees. In terms of age, the majority of participants were aged 50 and above, with very few under 20.
Initially, language courses attracted the highest number of women, with 40 female attendees compared to 20 men. Painting was also popular, with 30 women and 25 men enrolled. Drama followed a similar pattern, with 20 women and 10 men. Sculpture was the only course where male participation exceeded female, with 10 men and just 5 women attending.
Regarding age distribution, the pie chart shows that 42% of participants were aged 50 and above, making this the largest group. Those aged 40-49 accounted for 26%, while 30-39-year-olds made up 16%. The 20-29 age group represented 11%, and only 5% of attendees were under 20. This indicates that evening courses were predominantly attended by older adults.
The data highlights a clear gender preference in course selection and a strong inclination toward adult education among older age groups, particularly those over 50.