Bài mẫu IELTS Writing Task 1: The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in different parts of the world.

The bar chart shows the percentage of people living in urban areas in six parts of the world in 1950 and 2007, and the predictions for 2050.

Overall, the percentage of the urban population increased in all regions and is expected to continue increasing. North America had the highest percentage, while Africa and Asia had the lowest.

In 1950, North America and Oceania had the highest percentages of people living in cities, at 64% and 62%. Europe had 51% and Latin America and the Caribbean had 42%. In Africa and Asia, only 15% and 17% of people lived in urban areas.

In 2007, all regions had higher percentages. Latin America increased a lot to 76%, and Europe rose to 72%. Africa and Asia also increased to 37% and 41%. By 2050, the figures are expected to be even higher. North America will reach 90% and Latin America will be 89%. Africa and Asia will increase to 62% and 66%, which is the biggest growth, while Oceania will only rise a little to 76%.