The given column graph illustrates information about the percentages of people living in urban areas in the whole world, Africa,Asia,Latin, America between 1950 and 2000 with predictions for 2030.
Overall, the percentage of urban population increased in all regions from 1950 to 2000 and it is expected to continue rising by 2030.Latin America had the highest level of urbanisation throughout the period,while the Africa had the lowest figure in the begin of period.
In 1950, around 30% of the world s population lived in urban areas. This figure rose approximately 48% in 2000 and is predicted to reach 60% by 2030.A similar trend can be seen in Africa and Asia.In Africa the percentage increased from abour 11% in 1950 to 38% in 2000, and this figure can rose to 50% in 2030.In the same way Asia experiencead growth from 13% to 38% with prediction of around 56% by the end of period.
Latin America had the highest during the whole period. It started at about 42% in 1950 the followed by a significant increase to 70% in 2000.By 2030 it is predicted to reach 80%,which is much higher than other regions
