The graph below shows the percentage of part-time workers in each country of the United Kingdom in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words – Writing task 1 – ielts 7 band essay

Introduction

The bar graph compares 1980 and 2010 data on the proportion of workers in part-time positions in the nations that make up the United Kingdom. From 1980 to 2010, the number of part-time employees increased somewhat throughout, except for Northern Ireland. The graph also demonstrates that Scotland and Northern Ireland have significantly fewer part-time workers than England and Wales.

Body paragraph 1

In England in 1980, 25% of the population had a part-time job. Wales has the highest proportion of part-time workers, at almost 33%, compared to any other nation. In 2010 there was a rise in the proportion of part-time workers in both nations. The percentage increased to above 30% in England and to slightly over 35% in Wales.

Body paragraph 2

Scotland, with slightly over 10%, has the lowest percentage of part-time workers. Yet in 2010, this increased significantly to about 20%, a significant rise. Last but not least, Northern Ireland was the only nation where the proportion of part-time workers was declining. 15% of the population there worked part-time in 1980.

Conclusion

In 2010, this fell by a few percentage points. In conclusion, there was a modest increase between 1980 and 2010 in England, Scotland, and Wales. However, there was a slight decline in the number of part- time workers in Northern Ireland.