Band 9: The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.The graph below shows average world GDP in six regions of the world during the first decade of the 21st century. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart illustrates the average contribution to the world’s GDP across six regions: Africa, America, South East Asia, Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Western Pacific.

Overall, America contributes by far the largest share to global GDP, while South East Asia records the lowest figure. The remaining regions demonstrate moderate contributions, with Europe ranking second.

In detail, America accounts for approximately 14% of the world’s GDP, which is significantly higher than all other regions shown. Europe follows with around 9-10%, making it the second-largest contributor. The Western Pacific also plays a notable role, contributing roughly 7%.

By contrast, Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean contribute relatively smaller proportions, at about 5% and just under 5% respectively. South East Asia has the smallest share, at only around 4%, indicating a comparatively limited impact on global economic output.

In conclusion, the chart highlights a clear disparity in regional contributions to global GDP, with America dominating, while several other regions lag behind at much lower levels.