The illustrated graph depicts the percentage of the population with access to higher education in four different countries: China, the USA, India, and Russia. The timeline begins in 1990, with India having the lowest access to higher education, followed by China and Russia. The USA ranks first, with 60 percent access at the start of the timeline.
As we move into the early 2000s, we observe a steady incline in higher education access for both India and China, with their percentages peaking around 90, surpassing the other countries in this progression. In contrast, the trend for the USA shows a consistent but slow increase over the years.
Russia, on the other hand, experienced a significant decline in the 2000s but has been gradually recovering in the following years. This decline may be attributed to various political or internal issues.
Interestingly, the graph highlights how India and China have managed to outpace developed countries like the USA in terms of access to higher education. Despite the lingering effects of post-colonial challenges, India has successfully upheld rapid developments in education.
Overall, it is evident that India and China have made substantial progress in increasing access to higher education, while the USA has seen a steady rise and Russia is in the process of recovering from a decline.