The pie charts illustrate the percentage of secondary school students in Adelaide who studied a second language in 2012, 2014, and 2016.
Mandarin was the most popular language throughout the period. In 2012, it accounted for 40% of students, and its popularity steadily increased to 45% in 2014. By 2016, it saw a significant rise, reaching 55%, making it the dominant second language choice.
Japanese followed a similar pattern initially, rising from 25% in 2012 to a peak of 30% in 2014. However, by 2016, its popularity declined back to 25%. Meanwhile, Indonesian remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly over the years. In contrast, Italian and other languages saw a consistent decline, with Italian dropping from 15% in 2012 to just 2% in 2016, while the “Other” category fell from 10% to 3% over the same period.
Overall, Mandarin experienced the most significant growth, while Japanese remained relatively stable. Meanwhile, Italian and other languages saw a noticeable decline in popularity over time.