IELTS Table ( Column graph)

Table in IELTS

A table chart is nothing but another way to present information. The table contains words, numbers, or a combination of both displayed in boxes or columns. It illustrates a set of facts and the association between them.

Moreover, there can be a single table or a combination of two. It can even be a combination of another diagram such as a line chart, bar chart, or pie chart. 

You should need to do as shown:

·         Describe the information presented in a table

·         Compare and contrast

·         Report on an impersonal topic without giving your opinion

·         Use appropriate language to the table description

 

Sample 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below gives information about rail transport in four countries in 2007.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

The supplied table gives data on underground railway system in six metropolitan cities namely: London, Paris, Tokyo, Washington DC, Kyoto and Los Angeles.

As is observed, London railway system is the oldest among six and has the longest rail route and the most recent railway system in Los Angeles having a small route and fewer passengers using the railway system each year.

London railway system was opened in 1863 and has a total of 394 km. route. Paris railway system was started in 1900 and has 199 km. route but has a far larger passenger (1191 million per year) than the London railway (775 million passengers per year). Again, Tokyo railway has the largest passengers using the system and this railway station was started in the year 1927.

Two most recent railway stations are Kyoto and Los Angeles those started in the year 1981 and 2001 consecutively and have 11 and 28 km. of routes only. The 11 km. route of Kyoto railway station is the smallest route among the mentioned six cities.  

Sample 2

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.\ The table below gives information about past and projected population figures in various countries for different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

 

The given table illustrates information about demographic statistics in four countries, namely Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States, between the year 1990 and 2050.

 Overall, all four countries saw an upward trend despite New Zealand grew at less lower rate. Every country is forecasted to higher rate of population growth over the period.

 

It is clear from the chart that United states have highest proportion of population till 2000.The rate of population at starting was 249.9 million and 275.1 million in 2000.it is predicted that it will remained highest with 349 million in 2050.The country with lowest projection growth rate in new Zealand with 3.4 million in 1990 and will reach to 4.7 million in 2050.

Furthermore, the number of population in Canada was 26.6 million in starting and it was just above one third million in 2000.It will rise to 39 million in 2050 whereas in Australia, The rate of population was 17.1 million in 1990 and gradually it increased in each years. The growth of population was 26 million in the year 2050.

(176 words)

 

Sample 3

 

The tables provide data about male and female rates of full-time and part-time working in three European countries in 2002 and compares them to the European average.

Overall, it can be seen that men worked longer hours in both full and part-time in Greece and the UK, while the Netherlands had some differences.

Greek men and women worked the longest full-time hours, with figures of 42.5 hours for men and 39.9 for women. On the other hand, UK male full-time workers only worked 37.5 hours and females only 37, which were the lowest figures in full-time work. Men and women from the Netherlands both worked equally long hours (38.0), while the European average was 40.4 for men and 39.2 for women.

 

For part-time work, Greece was again at the top at 30 hours for men and 29.3 for women. UK women once more worked the least number of hours at 28, although UK men (29) worked more hours than men from the Netherlands (28.3). In fact, Dutch women worked 29.2 hours in part-time work, which was the only category where men were higher than women. Finally, the European average was noticeably higher than any of the individual countries, recording percentages of 34 for women and 32 for men.

 (208 words)

 

Sample 4

 

The table shows the percentage of journeys made by different forms of transport in four countries, The bar graph shows the results of a survey into car use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The table helps compare modes of transport used in four countries: Canada, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.
As evident from the table, cars are the most frequently used transport form in all four countries.

However, the proportion of journeys made by this vehicle ranges from a low of 47% in the Netherlands to a high of 90% in Canada. Unsurprisingly, Netherlands has a high proportion of trips made by bicycle, accounting for 26% and on foot, which is 18%. Germany is the country with the highest rate of public transport use, where approximately one in five journeys is made by public transport.

The bar chart also depicts helpful information in understanding the high use of the car in Canada. The most commonly quoted reason is the absence of any other alternative (38%). Although 22% of people said it is more convenient to travel through a car, the other listed factors illustrate needs more than preferences, e.g. working night shift.
 

Sample 5

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below gives information about rail transport in four countries in 2007.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

The given table data shows the railway route, passenger number and cargo goods carried in Malaysia, Canada, China and UAE in the year 2007.

As is observed from the data, Chinese people used the railway system more than the people of other countries but the cargoes carried more goods in Canada among the given countries.

According to the data, 27 million people used rail transports (excluding metro) in China compared to the just 5-6 million railway users in UAE and Malaysia. Only 0.3 million Canadian people used railway transportations in 2007, which was least among the given four countries. The distance passed by passengers who used railway in these four countries was similar to the data provided for the railway passengers in these four countries for the year 2007. Around two thousand km were passed by Chinese people compared to the less than eight hundred km in UAE and Malaysia. As only 0.3 million Canadian people used railway in 2007, the distance passed by each passenger was only 80 km which was the least among the figure given for four countries.

Interestingly, the cargos that transported goods carried the highest amount in Canada (over 28 tonnes) though the passengers used railway system lesser than other countries. On an average, all of the given four countries had an average of 21- 28 billion tonnes goods carried through the railway system. In summary, Chinese people used the railway more than the people of other country and cargo carried more goods in Canada among the given countries.

Sample 6

 

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table shows the worldwide market share of the mobile phone market for manufactures in the years 2005 and 2006.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

Worldwide Mobile phone Sales in 2005 & 2006 (% share of market)

Company	2005 % Market share	2006 % Market share
Nokia	32.5	35
Motorola	17.7	21.1
Samsung	12.7	11.8
Sony Ericsson	6.3	7.4
L.G	6.7	6.3
BenQ Mobile	4.9	2.4
Others	19.2	16.2
TOTAL	100.0	100.0

 

The table data demonstrates the global market share in 2005 and 2006 with respect to leading mobile manufacturers. At a glance, in 2005 and 2006, Nokia had the highest global market share of mobile phones. 

As it is evident, the market shares of Nokia, Motorola and Sony Ericsson had an upsurge in 2006 in comparison to their respective shares in the previous years.

As per the presentation, Nokia had the largest share, nearly one-third of the total, in 2005. In the succeeding year, the brand saw an increase of 2.5%. Motorola had about the second highest market share in 2005, just a bit over 17%. In the following year, this share increased roughly by 4%. Samsung managed to maintain its third position, despite a decrease to 11.8% in 2006 in comparison to the 12.7% in the previous year.
 
Talking about the other brands, Sony Ericsson and LG had a bit more than 6% market share in 2005. In the subsequent year, while Sony Ericsson had an increase by 1%, LG had to bear a decrease. BenQ Mobile had the lowest market share, and their shares also dropped to half in 2006 in comparison to 2005. The combined market shares of all the other manufacturers was more than 19% in 2005 but decreased to slightly over 16%, keeping in mind that Nokia, Motorola and Sony Ericsson secured a significant part.

Sample 7

The table below highlights data on the number of travelers using three major German airports between 2007 and 2012.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Airport visitors, 2007-2012 (millions of travelers per year)

The table shows information about how many people visited Germany through three major airports.
Over five years, there was a fluctuant trend in the number of travellers who travelled via Dusseldorf, while the other two airports saw an upward trend. Another interesting point is that Frankfurt airport was the most popular in the end.
Looking at the details, the number of passengers at Dusseldorf started at 27.2 million in 2007 and then increased remarkably to reach the highest point of 48.2 million in 2009. In 2011, the figure dipped to 33.2 million. In 2012, there was a slight growth to 45.6 million. On the other hand, Frankfort began at 36.5 million in 98; after that, it rose remarkably for the next three years, to 47.3 million. In 2012, Frankfort hit the peak point at 69.3 million passengers.
However, if we look at Berlin Tegel airport, it started at the lowest point of 17.3 million travellers in the first year. After this point, the trend increased significantly to 43.3 million passengers.

Sample 8

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

» Write at least 150 words.

Percentage of national consumer expenditure by category – 2002

The table data represents the amount spent by consumers in Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Turkey in three categories in the year 2002. 

As is presented in the table data, People of those countries spent more on foods and tobaccos than they did for dresses, education and entertainments.

According to the given data, Turk people spent the highest percentage of foods and tobaccos amounting one-third of their total expenses on consumer products. Irish people spent more than 28% on this category while people of Italy, Spain and Sweden spent just over 15% for foods and tobaccos. For clothing and footwear, the people of these five countries spent around 5% to 9% of which Italian spent the highest percentage (9%).

Interestingly the expenditure in leisure activities and education was much less than the amount spent on food, tobacco and dresses. The highest amount spent on education and entertainment was done by Turkish people (4.35%) and the least amount spent by was in Spain (1.98%). No nation among the given five spent more than 5% in education and leisure activities according to the given data. 

Or,

The given table represents amount spent by consumers in five different countries on different categories of items in the year 2002.

As is presented in chart people of Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and finally Turkey consumed specific amount on different items respectively as mentioned different items like food and tobacco whereas clothing and footwear and finally leisure and education.

Let’s analyse the data given table in detail. As is observed, Turkey consumed excessive amount on food and tobacco which constitutes the highest percentage of 32.14%. Whereas Ireland was the second top country which consumed significant high amount on food and tobacco (28.9%) while Italy, Spain and Sweden spent higher than 15% respectively.

On the other hand, all countries consumed fewer amounts on clothing and footwear. As is observed, 9% was the highest amount consumed on clothes & footwear by Italy consumers whereas Ireland, Spain, Sweden and finally Turkey expenditures were less than 5%. Interestingly Turkey gave priority to leisure and education and spent significantly higher (4.35%) while at the same time Irish did not take interest in leisure and education and spent only 2.21%.