Band 8+: The given graph shows the past and projected figures of government spending as a percentage of GDP for the years 2000 to 2025 in three areas. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The illustration compares the government’s allocation of GDP (in percentage) in three areas from 2000 to 2025.

Overall, while health represented a stable rise, education experienced a steady decline. In comparison, roads and railways showed significant fluctuations.

In detail, beginning with 5% in 2000, education dropped to nearly 4.5% in 2005, followed by further decrease to below 4.5% in 2010. However, in 2015, this figure reached 4% and slowly fell to less than 4% in 2025.

In contrast, starting at 4% in 2000, health dramatically rose to approximately 5.5% 2005, continuing its escalation to 6% in 2010. After that, it steadily increased to about 6.5% in 2015 and 7% in 2020, reaching its peak at around 7.5% in 2025.

Meanwhile, beginning with 4% in 2000, roads and railways slightly rose to roughly 4.5% in 2005. However, it demonstrated a sharp drop to 3% in 2010, followed by a significant increase to 4% in 2020. Nonetheless, the graph diminished to less than 4% in 2025.