Growth of urban population in certain parts of the world including the prediction of the future

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 - Bar Graph

20:00

IELTS Writing Task 1 Question

The chart below gives information about the growth of urban population in certain parts of the world including the prediction of the future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

Population of towns and cities - percentage of total

Common Questions for the Bar Graph

1. Graph Type: Column Graph

2.Title: Growth of Urban Population in Different Regions (1950-2030)

3.Units of Measurement : Percentage of total population

4.Who: Urban population in Africa, Asia, Latin America/Caribbean, and the whole world

5. When:1950, 2000, and predictions for 2030

6. Where: Africa, Asia, Latin America/Caribbean, and globally

7. Topic: Trends in urban population growth over time

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

Comparison 1 : Urban Population in 1950

Details:

1. Latin America and the Caribbean had the highest urban population at 42%.

2. Asia and Africa had significantly lower urban populations at 14% and 12%, respectively.

3. Globally, approximately one-third of the population was urban.

Comparison 2: Urban Population in 2000

Details:

1. Both Africa and Asia experienced a substantial increase, with urban populations rising to about 38%.

2. In Latin America and the Caribbean, over two-thirds (around 67%) of the population resides in urban areas.

3. The global urban population was nearly equal to the rural population, showing a balance

Comparison 3 : Predictions for 2030

Details:

1. Urban populations are expected to rise by 10-15% across all regions.

2. Latin America and the Caribbean are projected to have around 80% of their population living in cities.

3. The global urban population is estimated to reach 60%.

Sample Answer

The column graph illustrates the growth of urban populations in Africa, Asia, Latin America/Caribbean, and worldwide from 1950 to 2000, along with predictions for 2030.

Overall, the data reveal significant increases in urban populations across all regions, with expectations for continued growth.

In 1950, Latin America and the Caribbean had the largest urban population at 42%, while Asia and Africa lagged behind, with only 14% and 12% urban residents, respectively. At that time, the global urban population was around one-third of the total population. By 2000, Africa and Asia had nearly tripled their urban populations, reaching approximately 38%. In contrast, Latin America and the Caribbean saw over two-thirds of their population living in cities. Globally, the urban population became almost equal to the rural population.

In 2030, urban populations are expected to grow by 10-15% in all regions. Specifically, around 80% of people in Latin America and the Caribbean are anticipated to reside in urban areas, while the global urban population is projected to rise to 60%.

Top 25 Vocabularies

Vocabulary (type)	Type	Meaning	Synonyms	Examples
Depict (v.)	Verb	To show or represent	Portray, illustrate, represent	“The graph depicts the increase in urban population.”
Constitute (v.)	Verb	To make up or form	Comprise, form, account for	“Latin America constituted 42% of the urban population in 1950.”
Escalate (v.)	Verb	To increase rapidly	Rise, intensify, increase	“Urban populations escalated in all regions.”
Projections (n.)	Noun	Estimates or forecasts of future events	Predictions, forecasts, estimates	“Predictions for 2030 indicate significant urban growth.”
Anticipate (v.)	Verb	To expect or predict	Expect, foresee, project	“It is anticipated that urban populations will continue to grow.”
Growth	Noun	An increase in size, number, or amount	Expansion, rise, increase	“The growth of urban populations is significant.”
Urban	Adjective	Relating to cities or towns	Metropolitan, civic, city-based	“Urban populations expanded rapidly from 1950 to 2000.”
Region	Noun	A specific geographical area	Area, zone, territory	“Africa and Asia were the regions with the lowest urban population in 1950.”
Lag	Verb	To fall behind in progress	Delay, trail, fall behind	“Asia and Africa lagged behind in urban development.”
Reside	Verb	To live or dwell in a place	Inhabit, dwell, occupy	“Around 80% are anticipated to reside in urban areas by 2030.”
Approximately	Adverb	Close to but not exactly	About, roughly, nearly	“By 2000, urban populations in Africa reached approximately 38%.”
Contrast	Noun/Verb	A clear difference between two things	Difference, disparity	“There was a contrast between urban populations in 1950 and 2000.”
Significant	Adjective	Of considerable importance or size	Notable, substantial, major	“Significant increases in urban populations are expected.”
Tripled	Verb	Increased threefold	Trebled, increased three times	“Africa and Asia nearly tripled their urban populations by 2000.”
Respective	Adjective	Belonging to each of several things	Own, particular, individual	“Asia and Africa’s respective urban populations were 14% and 12% in 1950.”
Predicted	Verb	Expected or estimated for the future	Foreseen, projected, anticipated	“Urban populations are predicted to rise further.”
Surpass	Verb	To exceed or go beyond	Exceed, outdo, overtake	“The global urban population will likely surpass 60% by 2030.”
Expectation	Noun	A belief about what will happen in the future	Anticipation, hope, forecast	“Expectations for continued growth remain high.”
Reside	Verb	To dwell in a specific place	Live, inhabit, settle	“Most of the population will reside in urban areas.”
Steady	Adjective	Regular and continuous	Stable, consistent, constant	“Urbanization shows a steady upward trend.”
Approximately	Adverb	Close to but not exact	Roughly, about, nearly	“Urbanization reached approximately 38% in Africa by 2000.”
Dominant	Adjective	Most powerful or influential	Prevailing, leading, primary	“Urban areas became dominant in global demographics.”
Peak	Noun	The highest point	Apex, summit, zenith	“Urbanization in Latin America peaked at 80% by 2030.”
Accelerate	Verb	To speed up or increase	Expedite, hasten, quicken	“Urban population growth is accelerating globally.”
Equally	Adverb	To the same extent or degree	Uniformly, identically, evenly	“The global urban and rural populations were almost equally distributed in 2000.”

Our Books

Master IELTS Speaking Part 1

Buy Now

IELTS Writing Task 1 Book

Buy Now

IELTS Writing Task 2 Book

Buy Now

Writing Task 1 Question Types



Diagrams

Practice IELTS Other Modules



IELTS Listening

The IELTS Listening test assesses how well you can understand spoken English in various contexts. It lasts about 30 minutes and is divided into four sections with a total of 40 questions. The listening tasks become increasingly difficult as the test progresses.



IELTS Academic Reading

The IELTS Academic Reading section assesses your ability to understand and interpret a variety of texts in academic settings. It is designed to evaluate a range of reading skills, including skimming for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, understanding inferences, and recognizing a writer's opinions and arguments.



IELTS Speaking

The IELTS Speaking test assesses your ability to communicate in English on everyday topics. It lasts 11-14 minutes and consists of three parts: introduction, cue card, and a discussion based on the cue card topic.



IELTS General Reading

IELTS General Reading tests your ability to understand and interpret various types of texts. Here are some key areas and types of content you can expect to encounter in the reading section, along with tips for effective preparation.



IELTS Academic Writing Task 1

In IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, you are presented with a visual representation of information, such as graphs, charts, tables, or diagrams, and you are required to summarize, compare, or explain the data in your own words.



IELTS General Writing Task 1

In IELTS General Writing Task 1, you are required to write a letter based on a given situation. The letter can be formal, semi-formal, or informal, depending on the prompt. Here’s a breakdown of the key components to include in your letter



IELTS Academic Writing Task 2

In IELTS Academic Writing Task 2, you are required to write an essay in response to a question or topic. Here’s a guide to help you understand the essential elements of this task



IELTS Exam Tips

To succeed in the IELTS exam, practice regularly, familiarize yourself with the test format, improve your vocabulary, develop time management skills, and take mock tests to build confidence.



Grammer for IELTS

Grammar is the foundation of effective communication in English. Understanding tense usage, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure enhances clarity and coherence in writing and speaking.



Vocabulary for IELTS

Vocabulary plays a crucial role in the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam, especially in the Speaking and Writing sections. Here’s an overview of why vocabulary is important and how it impacts your performance