The bar chart illustrates the global production output from Asia, Europe, and the rest of the world in five different years: 1840, 1880, 1920, 1960, and 2000.
Overall, Asia initially had the highest production output in 1840 but experienced a significant decline by 1920, while Europe’s share increased during the same period. However, in the later years, Asia regained its dominance, whereas Europe’s output declined. Meanwhile, the rest of the world steadily grew over time.
In 1840, Asia contributed the most to global production, accounting for around 50%, followed by Europe at approximately 40%. The rest of the world had the smallest share, with a value below 10%. By 1880, Europe overtook Asia, reaching nearly 45%, while Asia’s share dropped to around 30%. The rest of the world’s contribution increased slightly to about 20%.
By 1920, Europe’s production peaked at roughly 50%, while Asia’s share fell below 20%. The rest of the world’s output continued growing, reaching nearly 30%. However, in 1960, Europe’s production declined to around 40%, while Asia showed some recovery at about 25%. The rest of the world saw further growth, almost equaling Europe’s share.
By 2000, Asia had regained its leading position, accounting for more than 45% of global production. In contrast, Europe’s share had dropped significantly to around 25%. The rest of the world maintained steady growth, reaching nearly 30%.