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The bar chart below shows about the average children born per woman in 5 countries in 1970 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Write at least 150 words.
Model Answer
The given column graph illustrates the birth rate in 5 countries namely India, Thailand, Mexico, Spain and Somalia. It is clear from the graph that in Somalia the number of births per woman increased over time, whereas in all other given countries, either the birth rate remained the same or decreased over a period of three decades.
In 1970, India superseded all the given countries by having 5.2 births per woman. It was closely followed by Thailand at 4.8 births per woman. Mexico, Spain and Somalia had between 2.8 and 3.1 births per woman.
In 2000, Somalia took the lead and had the highest number of childbirths per woman (3.6 approximately). India and Mexico both had around 3 births per woman. Spain and Thailand had between 1 and 2 childbirths per woman.
Overall, in Mexico the birth rate did not change over time. India, Thailand and Spain showed a significant downward trend in the birth rate. Somalia showed an upward trend in the number of children born per woman.