The bar chart illustrates the distribution of employment among agriculture, services and industry in three countries in 1980 and the projected distribution in 2020.
Overall, employment in the services sector will increase significantly across the three countries, while it is predicted that agriculture will decline. Meanwhile, employment in industry will change in each country.
In terms of the services sector, In Country A, the percentage of workers in services is projected to rise from about 45% in 1980 to around 55% in 2020. Similarly, Country B will see an increase from about 25% to just over 40%. Country C is predicted to experience the most significant growth, with the figure climbing from around 70% to nearly 80%.
Regarding agriculture, In Country A, the proportion of workers employed in agriculture is predicted to decrease from approximately 20% in 1980 to about 10% in 2020. Country B will also experience a decline, with the figure falling from roughly 55% to around 45%. Similarly, Country C is expected to continue having the smallest agricultural workforce, decreasing slightly from about 5% in 1980 to just over 2% in 2020.
Regarding industry, In Country A, employment in this sector is projected to go down from 30% in 1980 to under 30% in 2020. By contrast, Country B will show an increase, rising from 20% in 1980 to over 40% in 2020. However, Country C is predicted to experience a decline in industrial employment, falling from around 35% to about 25%.