The bar graph illustrates the proportion of residents living in cities across different continents during the years 1950, 2007, and 2030.
Overall, there is an upward trend observed in all six continents, though to varying degrees.
North America has the highest population percentage in all three years, rising annually from 64% in 1950 to 79% in 2030. Conversely, Africa had the lowest percentage, starting at just 15% in 1950 and reaching 51% by 2030.
Latin America and the Caribbean also experienced significant growth, increasing from 41% in 1950 to 84% in 2030, surpassing the other continents. The remaining continents demonstrated a similar upward trend. Asia is notably higher than Africa, increasing to 54%.
Europe’s growth is almost parallel to that of Latin America, but slightly lower, rising sharply from 51% to 76% over the decades. Additionally, the global percentage shows a consistent upward trend, reflecting changes across all continents.
