The given bar chart illustrates the proportion of global manufacturing output from Asia, Europe, and the rest of the world between 1840 and 2000.
Overall, it is clear that three different regions experienced a significant fluctuation. In addition, Asia commanded the lion’s share of the total for nearly the whole period observed, except for 2000.
Looking at the chart in detail, Asia and Europe alone contributed to half of the world’s output. However, in the following 40 years, the total production of Asia and Europe increased significantly, especially in Asia, which accounted for more than 45%, higher than that of the rest of the world. In the year 1920, the figures for Asia reached its peak at 50%, followed by Europe with 30% and the rest of the world with around 20%.
Regarding the remaining sectors, Asia underwent a noticeable decrease, while an opposite change can be seen in the data of the rest of the world from 1920 to 2000. Notably, in 1960, the percentage of Europe’s manufacturing output was the highest, remaining at a similar level with Asia at approximately 40%.