Band 6+: The pie charts below give information about world population in 1900 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The given pie charts represent the world population in two different years.

Overall, the world population in 2000 is higher than 1900. Asia covered half of the world population in both years.

In 1900, Asia had the highest percentage of world population at 60%, in comparison to Latin America, which was the lowest figure in 1900. However, Europe (including Russia) covered 25% of world population in 1900. North America and Africa proportion stood up at 5% and 4% respectively. Other continents had a percentage of 3% in 1900.

In 2000, Asia Pacific (including former soviet Asia) slightly decreased to 54%. From 1900 to 2000, Europe (including Russia) sharply dropped to 14%. While North America and other continents plateaued at 5% and 3% respectively. Latin America and Caribbean moderately grew to 8%. In the same manner, Africa climbed steadily to 10%. Middle East and North Africa were both at 6% of world population in 2000.