The bar chart illustrates the percentage of immigrants to Australia from five different countries—UK, New Zealand, India, Vietnam, and Italy—in the years 1962, 1982, and 2002.
In 1962, Italy had the highest proportion of immigrants, making up approximately 40% of the total, while the UK and Vietnam each accounted for about 10%. New Zealand’s figure was slightly lower at around 8%, and India had the smallest share, below 5%. However, by 1982, there was a significant shift in rankings, with Vietnam becoming the largest contributor at around 25%, while Italy’s figure dropped by half to 20%. Immigration from the UK and India increased to roughly 17% and 15%, respectively, whereas New Zealand was the only country to experience a continuous decline, falling to 5%.
By 2002, immigration figures became more balanced across the countries. The proportions of immigrants from four nations—the UK, Vietnam, India, and Italy—ranged between 12% and 15%, indicating a more even distribution. Meanwhile, New Zealand continued to have the lowest share at around 5%, maintaining its downward trend over the period.