Band 8+: The line graph below shows the percentage of people using the Internet in five regions of the world between 2000 and 2020. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

The line graph illustrates the percentage of people who used the Internet across five world regions between 2000 and 2020.

Overall, Internet usage increased in all regions during the given period, with North America maintaining the highest usage rate throughout, while Africa had the lowest. The most dramatic growth occurred in Asia and Latin America.

In 2000, North America had the highest Internet penetration at approximately 4%, followed by Latin America at around 3%. Asia and Africa started at under 1%. Over the next decade, all regions experienced steady growth, but the gap between them remained visible.

By 2010, North America’s usage reached over 6%, with Latin America close behind at around 5%. Internet access in Asia rose to roughly 3%, while Africa’s growth was slower, reaching just over 1%.

By 2020, North America peaked at nearly 10%, while Latin America and Asia climbed to about 9% and 7%, respectively. Africa, although still the lowest, improved steadily to nearly 4%.