The given graph illustrates the proportion of production worldwide 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 thro ughout the period.
Looking at the years 1840 and 2000. In 1840, the proportion of other continents’ output was by far th e highest, hitting a peak of 50%, followed by Asia (40%) and Europe, which only accounted for one-fifth of that for the rest of the world, re sponsible for the lowest c ontinent in production out put. In the year 2000, it was other continents that remained dominant (about 45%). However, while the lowest was true for Asia (just under 30%), Europe overtook Asia to become the second place in th e producing field.
Regarding the years 1880, 1920 and 1960, E urope witnessed a proliferation of production output, as it experienced a progressive growth from roughly 25% in 1880 to reach the maximum of approximately 40% in 1960. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asia’s output recorded a volatility, which was the highest proportion in 1880 (about 45%) and climaxed at 50% in 1920 before decreasing to nearly 40% in 1960, at th e same level with that of Europe. Furthermore, the figure for the rest of the world declined over that period, at 30% and about 22% at 1880 and 1960, respectively.