The bar graph delineates the percentages of female school-leavers pursuing higher education in five distinct countries over a span of 35 years, commencing in 1970.
Overall, it is notable that Canada recorded the highest figure, while Japan lagged behind considerably. Strikingly, all countries demonstrated an upward trend albeit varying degrees in question.
Looking at countries with substantial shares, Canada dominated the chart, reaching an all-time high of 60% in both given years. Likewise, the UK demonstrated an identical share. Although initially it accounted for just above 30%, it climbed sharply, standing at 60% in 2005. The same case can be observed in the USA, where the proportion of women entering higher institutions increased over time, from 40% to roughly 60%.
Focusing on the remaining country – Germany – there was a slight discrepancy over the years. In 1970 the figure was 50%, while in 2005 it rose gradually by 10%. By stark contrast, Japan, which comprised the smallest share, was responsible for nearly 20% in 1970. In the following years, the share of women applying for higher education in Japan doubled to 40%.