The given graph illustrates the proportion of worldwide production generated by Asia, Europe, and other continents around the world in distinct years.
Overall, the percentages of Asia and the rest of the world’s output experienced a downturn, while that of Europe’s production increased throughout the period.
Looking at the years 1840 and 2000. In 1840, the proportion of other continents’ output was by far highest, hitting a peak of 50%, followed by Asia (40%) and Europe, which only accounted for one-fifth of that of the rest of the world, recording the lowest proportion in all categories. In the year 2000, It was other continents that remained dominant (about 45%). However, while the lowest was true for Asia (just under 30%), overtaken by Europe, and it became the second place in the producing field.
Regarding the years 1880, 1920, and 1960, Europe witnessed a proliferation of production output, as it experienced a progressive growth from roughly 25% (1880) to reach the maximum of approximately 40% (1960). Meanwhile, the proportion of Asia’s output recorded a volatility, which was the highest continent in production output in 1880 (about 45%) and climaxed at 50% in 1920 before decreasing to nearly 40% in 1960 to achieve the same level of that of Europe. Furthermore, the figure for the rest of the world declined over that period. Specifically, in 1880 the proportion of others continents was 30%, and saw a fall of roughly 10 percentage points (1920) before increasing modestly to nearly 22% at the end of that period.