The line graph presents information about the percentage of students in universities in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand from 1961 to 2011. Overall, despite some fluctuations, the proportions of students increased in all four countries over a fifty-year period. Thailand and Singapore had the highest proportions by the end of the period, while Malaysia and the Philippines remained comparatively lower.
In Thailand, the proportion stood at about 24% in 1961 before declining slightly to around 21% in 1971. It then rose marginally in 1981, fell again to approximately 20% in 1991, and increased sharply thereafter. By 2001, the figure had climbed to roughly 30%, and it peaked at just over 40% in 2011, making it the highest among the four nations.
Singapore began lower at around 15% in 1961. It then rose sharply to 30% in 1971, before dropping in 1981 to 25%. After reaching approximately 36% in 1991 and experiencing a slight decrease in 2001, it increased again to almost 40% in 2011.
Regarding the Philippines, it started at around 7% in 1961 and showed gradual growth to about 8% in 1971. It then rose steadily to approximately 10% in 1981 and reached 15% in 1991. From 1991 to 2011, it increased gradually to about 17% and continued to rise steadily, reaching nearly 20% by the end of the period.
Similarly, Malaysia began at around 2% in 1961. It surged significantly to about 10% in 1971. From 1971 to 1991 it continued to increase, reaching 15% and remained relatively stable throughout the period.