The given line graph vizualises the proportion of 15-year-olds with low literacy levels in four different countries (Denmark, Austria, Ireland, and Sweden) over a nine-year period between 2000 and 2009.
Overall, it is readily apparent that the percentage of 15-year-olds with low literacy levels from Denmark saw considerable downward trends over the nine years period. On the other hand, Austria, Ireland, and Sweden experienced upward trends. Another interesting point is that the country of Denmark had the lowest proportion at the end of the period among the three different countries.
Looking at the details, as regard Dermark country, the percentage of 15-year-olds with little literacy levels started at approximately 18% in 2000, then decreased at just above 15% in 2009. Additionally, this country had the lowest proportion compared to the three different countries at the end of the period. Conversely, there was a gradual increase in the percentage of 15-year-olds with little literacy levels from Austria at roughly 28% in 2009, and became the highest proportion at the end of the period. Moreover, Ireland experienced unchage in the first three years at around 11%, then increased marginally until 2009 at appoximately 18%, while Sweden started at around 13%, and at the end of the period peaked at the same proportion as Ireland.
