Band 7+: The graph below shows the percentage of part-time workers in each country of the United Kingdom in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar graph compares the percentages of people who are part-time employed, in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, during 1980 and 2010.

Overall, the rate of part-time workers increased over the period in most of The United Kingdom. Moreover, Wales accounted for the biggest portions in both years, while Northern Ireland and Scotland were the smallest in 2010 and 1980 respectively.

The percentage of part-time employees in three of the countries surged in the 30 years. However, in Northern Ireland, it faced a decline, dropping to below 15% in 2010. This figure is marked as the lowest in the year, while the highest was in Wales at around 35%. The Welsh also dominated in the percentages of those who are working part-time in 1980, at just over 30. The smallest rate in that same year was recorded in Scotland, at around 10%.

England’s underemployment rates increased by more than 5% in the given period, going from 25% in 1980 to over 30% in 2010, making these percentages the second biggest in both years.