Band 9: The line graph below illustrates the number of international students in three different countries—Australia, Canada, and Germany—from 2000 to 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph illustrates the number of international students in Australia, Canada, and Germany between 2000 and 2020.

Overall, all three countries experienced an increase in the number of international students over the given period. However, Australia saw the most significant growth, while Germany had the slowest rise.

In 2000, Australia had the highest number of international students at 100,000, followed by Germany with around 60,000 and Canada with 50,000. Over the next decade, Australia’s numbers surged dramatically to approximately 300,000 in 2010. Meanwhile, Canada and Germany experienced steady but slower growth, both reaching around 120,000 students by the same year.

Between 2010 and 2020, Australia continued its rapid upward trend, peaking at nearly 500,000 students by the end of the period. Canada also saw a consistent increase, reaching 250,000 students in 2020. In contrast, Germany’s growth remained more gradual, rising to just under 200,000 by the end of the period.

In summary, while all three countries attracted more international students over time, Australia experienced the steepest increase, whereas Canada and Germany saw more moderate growth.