Band 8+: The line graph shows the percentage of people living in urban areas in three countries (Country A, Country B, and Country C) from 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The line graph compares the proportions of people living in urban areas in three countries (A, B and C) between 2000 and 2020.

Overall, the percentage of urban residents increased steadily in all three countries. Country A had the highest figures throughout the period, while Country C remained the least urbanised, although it experienced substantial growth by 2020.

In 2000, 30% of Country A’s population lived in cities, compared with 20% in Country B and only 10% in Country C. Over the next decade, the upward trend continued for all three. By 2010, Country A had risen sharply to 55%, while Country B reached 40%. Country C also increased, but more slowly, to 25%.

From 2010 onwards, growth remained consistent. In 2015, the urban population climbed to 65% in Country A and 52% in Country B, whereas Country C reached 35%. By 2020, Country A peaked at 75%, Country B grew to 60%, and Country C rose to 45%. Despite this progress, Country C still lagged behind the other two countries at the end of the period.