The given two tables cover the period from 2002 to 2003, outlining how many international students studied in Canada and the USA by country of origin. Overall, the number of all international students in Canada increased, with China exhibiting a considerable change. As for the USA, those who came from China and Canada witnessed marginal growth. By contrast, Indian students experienced a downward trend.
Regarding Canada, Chinese students initially accounted for the highest number (5,400). By 2003, their number significantly rose to 7,850, representing a change of 45%. Meanwhile, the number of those who came from the USA and India started at 5,000 and 2,100, respectively. In 2003, their figure slightly climbed to 5,450 and 2,835, showing a shift of 9% and 35%, correspondingly. Notably, these changes contributed to the growth of total number, rising from 59,870 to 70,004 (+17%).
Turning to the USA, India had the largest figure, constituting 200,000 in 2002. Furthermore, China ranked second (110,000), distantly followed by Canada (31,000). After a year, the number of Chinese and Canadian students merely went up to 116,600 (+6%) and 33,170 (+7%). In contrast, Indian students underwent a significant dip to 182,000 (-9%). Despite varying degrees, total number increased from 581,600 to 592,230 (+2%).