The pie graphs illustrate the proportion of school leavers in Australia after completing secondary school in 1980, 1990, and 2000.
Overall the data indicates that in 1980 further education accounted for the largest segment while the unemployed portion recorded the lowest share. Over the period employment represented the largest percentage.
In 1980 further education accounted for the highest segment, indicating 50% of students. Employment recorded around 40%, highlighting the second-highest priority. In 1980 only 10% of students were unemployed.
By contrast employment percentage increased by 10% in 1990, accounting for the largest share. The unemployed segment rose slightly to 12%. Further education, however, decreased significantly by 12%, recorded at 38%.
In 2000 the largest segment was recorded by employment at 55%, increasing by 5%. In contrast further education and the unemployed portion dropped slightly, showing 37% and 8%, respectively.
