Band 7+: The bar chart shows the percentage of adult male smokers in seven countries along with the world average in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The bar chart delineates information regarding the share of adults smoking from seven countries and the world average in 2000 and 2015.

Overall, it is evident from the chart that the percentages of smokers from seven countries and the world average decreased from the years between 2000 and 2015, except Egypt and Lebanon.

Looking at the details, the shares of smokers in Armenia and Bangladesh are the highest, accounting for approximately 65% and just over 60%, respectively. The former showed a significant decline to just over 50%, while the latter dropped to just under 40%. There is

no remarkable disparity between the proportions of smokers in Cuba between 2000 and 2015, whereas the world average declined noticeably by 10% (from nearly 42% to 32%).

It can also be seen that the percentage of smokers in Mexico and Australia witnessed a fall of approximately 11% in 2015. The opposite is true for that of Egypt and Lebanon, which increased from nearly 35% to just under 50% and approximately 45%, respectively.