The population ratio of females per 100 males in six different areas in 1995 and 2005

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 - Tables

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IELTS Writing Task 1 Question

The table shows the population ratio of females per 100 males in six different areas in 1995 and 2005. (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Central America and Oceania). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Common Questions for the Table

1. Graph Type: Table

2. Title: Female-to-Male Population Ratio in Six Regions (1995 and 2005)

3. What are the units of measurement?: Ratio of females per 100 males

4. Who: Population of six regions (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Central America, and Oceania)

5. When: 1995 and 2005

6. Where: Global regions (as specified)

7. Topic: Trends in female-to-male population ratio over 10 years

Comparison Showing and Trends Any change over time (such as an increase or a decrease) is a trend.

Comparison 1 : Decrease in Female-to-Male Ratios

Details:

1. North America: Declined significantly from 100.1 in 1995 to 96.9 in 2005.
2. Central America: Dropped from 100 to 97.5.
3. Oceania: Reduced from 103.9 to 99.8.
4. Asia: Experienced a minimal decrease, falling by 0.4 (98.2 to 97.8).

Comparison 2 : Increase in Female-to-Male Ratios

Details:

1. Europe: Rose from 89.4 in 1995 to 92.8 in 2005.

2. Africa: Increased by 1.4, from 99.6 to 101.0.

Sample Answer

The table compares the ratio of females to males across six regions in 1995 and 2005.

Overall, the female-to-male population ratio varied across regions, with Europe and Africa witnessing growth, while the other four – North America, Central America, Oceania, and Asia regions experienced declines. The largest changes occurred in Oceania and North America, while Asia saw the least variation.

In 1995, North America had a slight surplus of women (100.1 per 100 men), which fell significantly to 96.9 by 2005. Central America and Oceania followed similar trends, declining from 100 to 97.5 and from 103.9 to 99.8, respectively. Asia’s ratio also decreased slightly from 98.2 to 97.8, marking the smallest reduction among the regions.

In contrast, Europe and Africa showed upward trends. Europe’s ratio increased notably from 89.4 in 1995 to 92.8 in 2005, while Africa’s ratio rose modestly by 1.4, reaching 101.0 in 2005.

Top 32 Vocabularies

Vocabulary	Type	Meaning	Synonyms	Examples
Ratio	Noun	The quantitative relation between two amounts	Proportion, Fraction	The ratio of females per 100 males is shown in the table.
Proportion	Noun	A part or share of the whole	Percentage, Share	The proportion of women in North America decreased.
Downward Trend	Noun	A consistent decrease over time	Decline, Reduction	Most regions showed a downward trend in the female-to-male ratio.
Contrast	Noun/verb	A noticeable difference	Difference, Divergence	In contrast, Africa saw an increase in the female ratio.
Witness	Verb	To see or experience a change	Observe, Record	Europe witnessed an increase in the number of women per 100 men.
Increase	Noun/Verb	A rise in quantity or amount	Growth, Gain	The female proportion in Africa experienced an increase.
Decrease	Noun/Verb	A reduction in quantity or amount	Drop, Decline	The ratio in North America decreased significantly.
Experience	Verb	To undergo a change or event	Undergo, Encounter	Central America experienced a decline in the female ratio.
Population	Noun	The number of people in a specific group	Inhabitants, Residents	The population ratio changed across all regions.
Area	Noun	A specific geographical region	Region, Zone	Africa and Europe were the only areas with an increase in ratio.
Demographic	Noun/Adjective	Relating to the structure of populations	Population group, Census	“The table highlights demographic differences between regions.”
Surplus	Noun	An amount greater than what is needed	Excess, Overage	“North America had a slight surplus of women in 1995.”
Modest	Adjective	Small in size or amount	Slight, Minimal	“Africa experienced a modest increase in the ratio.”
Notable	Adjective	Worthy of attention	Significant, Remarkable	“Europe showed a notable increase in its female-to-male ratio.”
Variation	Noun	A change or difference in condition or amount	Difference, Fluctuation	“Asia saw the least variation in the ratio.”
Decline	Noun/Verb	A decrease or reduction	Drop, Reduction	“Central America experienced a decline in the ratio.”
Upward Trend	Noun	A consistent increase over time	Growth, Increase	“Europe and Africa displayed an upward trend in the ratio.”
Region	Noun	A specific area or division	Area, Zone	“The data compares six global regions.”
Consistent	Adjective	Showing steady and reliable patterns	Stable, Regular	“Africa showed consistent growth in the female ratio.”
Marked	Adjective	Clearly noticeable or significant	Pronounced, Evident	“North America had a marked decrease in the ratio by 2005.”
Reduction	Noun	The act of decreasing something	Decrease, Cut	“Asia experienced the smallest reduction in its ratio.”
Proximity	Noun	Nearness in time, space, or relationship	Closeness, Nearness	“Oceania’s proximity to Asia might explain their similar trends.”
Stability	Noun	The state of being stable or unchanging	Balance, Consistency	“Asia’s population ratio remained relatively stable.”
Shift	Noun/Verb	A change in position or trend	Change, Transition	“There was a significant shift in the ratios for North America.”
Distribution	Noun	The way something is spread out or shared	Allocation, Spread	“The distribution of ratios varied across the regions.”
Fluctuation	Noun	Irregular changes in amount or level	Variation, Instability	“Oceania experienced greater fluctuations in the ratio.”
Prominent	Adjective	Noticeable or important	Significant, Distinct	“The changes in Oceania were particularly prominent.”
Ratio Analysis	Noun	The examination of numerical relationships	Data comparison, Evaluation	“The ratio analysis reveals trends over a 10-year period.”
Marginal	Adjective	Small or minor in significance	Insignificant, Minimal	“Asia showed a marginal decrease in the female ratio.”
Surge	Noun/Verb	A sudden and large increase	Rise, Growth	“Africa experienced a surge in its female ratio.”
Prevalence	Noun	The state of being widespread	Dominance, Commonality	“The prevalence of female surplus varied across regions.”
Comparable	Adjective	Able to be compared	Similar, Equivalent	“The ratios in Europe and North America are comparable in 1995.”

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