The line graph compares the number of male and female students studying IT at university over a period of 3 decades.
Overall, the number of students of both genders studying IT at university significantly increased, while the number of female IT learners at university faced declines over a period of 2 decades.
In 1985, the number of male IT students reached 5000, which was significantly higher than the number of female students. Although in 1995, there were minor fluctuations around 13,000, later, in 2000, the number of male students increased by 2000. Despite the fluctuations, the number of male students continued to increase significantly. Indeed, in 2000, a steady rise was observed, and the number reached 20,000. Moreover, over the next 2 decades, a high growth rate was observed compared to previous years, rising from around 25,000 to 35,000. Finally, in 2015, the number of male students reached a peak of 40,000, compared to 1985, when the number had increased 8 times.
The number of female IT students studying at university started from zero. However, in 1990, small fluctuations were observed at 2000 students. In 1995, the number sharply increased to 10,000 students, but in the following two decades, it reached 15,000 and 20,000. By the end of 2005, there was some inconsistency in the line graph, with fluctuations where the number sometimes rose and sometimes fell. Moreover, in 2010, the number of female students peaked at 32,000. Finally, from 2010 to 2015, a decline was observed, and the number fell to 28,000.
According to the line graph, the number of students of both genders studying IT started almost at the same level. Moreover, the figures for male and female students followed a similar trend. However, female students ultimately faced a decline.