The bar chart illustrates the number of students from five different countries—India, China, Nepal, Vietnam, and Malaysia—who pursued higher education in Australia in the years 2010 and 2020.
Overall, it is clear that the number of international students from all five countries increased over the ten-year period. Additionally, China consistently had the highest number of students, while Malaysia remained the lowest in both years.
In 2010, China had the largest student population in Australia, with around 12,000 students, followed closely by India at approximately 10,000. Nepal came next with 6,000 students, while Vietnam and Malaysia had comparatively fewer students, standing at 5,000 and 4,000 respectively. By 2020, significant growth was observed, particularly in China and India.
In 2020, the number of Chinese students rose sharply to 30,000, maintaining their lead. Indian student numbers also more than doubled, reaching 25,000. Nepalese students increased to 12,000, while Vietnam and Malaysia experienced moderate growth, rising to 9,000 and 6,000 respectively. This indicates a consistent upward trend across all countries, although the gap between the top and bottom contributors remained significant.