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The bar graph shows the total manufacturing production in percentages Asia, Europe, and the rest of the world from the years 1840 to 2000.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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WhyThis is aBar chart — it asks you to compare the most important categories.
SoWe split the points intoOverview(the biggest differences or patterns)andKey features(figures and comparisons worth reporting).
Asia, which began with the largest share, experienced a significant decline followed by a remarkable recovery, while both Europe and the "rest of the world" saw their proportions rise and subsequently fall.
Consequently, global dominance, which Asia held at the start, transferred to Europe in the mid-period before returning to Asia by the end.
In 1840, Asia was the clear leader, responsible for approximately 50% of all manufacturing production.
Europe was the second largest contributor at around 40%, and the rest of the world accounted for the smallest share, at just over 10%.
Following this, Europe’s share grew, peaking at approximately 50% in 1920, before it entered a decline, finishing at roughly 28% in 2000.
Conversely, Asia’s proportion fell sharply to a low of 20% in 1920, but then began a dramatic resurgence, overtaking Europe to become the world leader again by 2000, at about 45%.
The rest of the world's share saw a steady increase to its peak of around 38% in 1960, followed by a slight dip to 32% by 2000.
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In 1840, Asia was the clear leader, responsible for approximately 50% of all manufacturing production.
From essays on this question
Asia, which began with the largest share, experienced a significant decline followed by a remarkable recovery, while both Europe and the "rest of the world" saw their proportions rise and subsequently fall.
Following this, Europe’s share grew, peaking at approximately 50% in 1920, before it entered a decline, finishing at roughly 28% in 2000.
Conversely, Asia’s proportion fell sharply to a low of 20% in 1920, but then began a dramatic resurgence, overtaking Europe to become the world leader again by 2000, at about 45%.
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