The two tables present comparative data on the number of international students studying in Canada and the United States, categorized by their countries of origin for the years 2002 and 2003.
Overall, it is evident that the United States hosts a significantly larger population of international students than Canada. Furthermore, while both countries experienced an increase in student numbers in 2003, the Indian student population in the United States notably declined during the same period.
In Canada, the influx of Chinese students rose dramatically from 5,400 in 2002 to 7,850 in 2003, marking a substantial increase of 45%. The number of Indian students also saw a robust increase of 35%, with figures rising from 2,100 to 2,835 during the same period. Meanwhile, the United States students accounted for a more modest percentage change of 9%, progressing from 5,000 in 2002 to 5,450 in 2003. Altogether, Canada’s total international student population grew from 59,870 to 70,004, culminating in an overall increase of 17%.
Conversely, the United States registered a mere 2% increase in total international students, with the total rising from 581,600 in 2002 to 592,230 in 2003. The Indian student demographic experienced a notable decline of 9%, decreasing from 200,000 in 2002 to 182,000 in 2003. In contrast, the number of Chinese students studying in the U.S. witnessed a more modest growth of 6%, increasing from 110,000 to 116,600. Additionally, Canadian students in the United States increased by 7%, from 31,000 in 2002 to 33,170 in 2003.