The line graph illustrates the number of international students from Germany, China, Brazil, and Nigeria who enrolled at a European university from 2010 to 2020.
Overall, the number of students from all four countries increased over the period, but Chinese students consistently had the highest numbers, while Nigerian students had the lowest. The most significant growth was seen among Brazilian students.
In 2010, approximately 3,000 Chinese students were enrolled, followed by 2,500 from Germany, 1,000 from Brazil, and 800 from Nigeria. Over the next five years, the number of Chinese and German students steadily rose, reaching about 4,000 and 3,000 respectively by 2015. In contrast, Brazilian student numbers surged to 2,500, while Nigerian figures saw only a slight increase.
From 2015 to 2020, the upward trend continued. Chinese students peaked at 5,500, maintaining their lead. Brazilian numbers climbed rapidly to 4,000, overtaking Germany, which reached 3,800. Nigerian students increased moderately, finishing at around 1,500 in 2020.
In summary, while all four countries saw growth in international student numbers, China and Brazil experienced the most notable increases.