The given bar chart demonstrates the percentage of female school-leavers into higher education in five contries changes between 1980 and 2015.
Overall, the figures in four countries increased, whereas Australia showed no change in propotion during the period and largest increases in the UK and the USA.
In 1980, Australia had the highest proportion of female school-leavers entering higher education at just under 60%, while South Korea recorded the lowest figure as approximately 20%. France stood at 50%. However, the USA and the UK had similar percentages, at nearly 40%.
The next results in 2015. Australia showed no change, with the figure remaining stable. The UK and the USA experienced the biggest increases, reaching around 60%.France also uplifted to well under 60%. South Korea had the worth numbers than other countries, although figure increased slightly to about 30%. By 2015, the figures had increased in four countries, reaching higher levels than in 1980
