The bar chart and table show information about students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012

 

The bar chart and table show information about students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The presented bar chart and table depict the number and proportion of international students studying in four English-speaking countries in the years 2004 and 2012. 

Overall, it is evident that most countries experienced an upward trend in both the quantity and percentage of foreign students during the period under consideration.

Regarding the number of students, the United States registered the highest number of overseas students, with a rise from approximately 179,000 in 2004 to about 245,000 in 2012. Similarly, Australia and the UK observed a substantial increase, with numbers increasing from approximately 120,000 to almost 200,000. In contrast, Canada recorded a significantly lower number of foreign students than the other countries, with about 41,000 in 2004 and roughly 61,000 in 2012.

Turning to the percentage of foreign students, all countries except the USA observed an increase in their proportions. In 2012, Australia had the highest proportion of foreign students at 24% of the total student population. In comparison, the USA had the lowest percentage of foreign students among the four countries, remaining stable at 2%.